Aurora in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Aurora
Aurora was laid out by Jesse L. Holman, trustee for the “Aurora Association for Internal Improvements” in 1819. Judge Holman was an early statesman, preacher, educator, and federal justice.
His son, U.S. Congressman William S. Holman served this district many years and was called “the Watchdog of the Treasury”.
Erected 1976 by Dearborn County Bicentennial Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 39° 3.144′ N, 84° 53.848′ W. Marker is in Aurora, Indiana, in Dearborn County. Marker is on Road 56 south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling north. South Edge of Aurora - in public parking area along the Ohio River at river's edge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aurora IN 47001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First Evangelical United Church of Christ (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Levi Stevens House
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Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 23, 2009
2. Aurora Marker
This is a photo of the marker prior to its restoration.
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 23, 2009
4. View of the Ohio River
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,231 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 1, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on September 2, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3. submitted on July 1, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on September 2, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
