Terre Haute in Vigo County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ft. Wm. Henry Harrison
1811-1822
Erected 1960 by Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #12 Zachary Taylor series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 30.402′ N, 87° 24.428′ W. Marker was in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. Marker was at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Fort Harrison Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 41. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Terre Haute IN 47805, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. The Unknown Embattled Defenders of Fort Harrison (approx. 0.3 miles away); Burial Ground Fort William Harrison (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Harrison (approx. 0.3 miles away); Charles Gene Abrell (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gold Medal Plaza (approx. 1.1 miles away); Twelve Points (approx. 1.1 miles away); Union Hospital (approx. 1˝ miles away); Confederate Soldiers Buried in this Cemetery (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terre Haute.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 3,493 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 9, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.