Rensselaer in Jasper County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

James Van Rensselaer

1784 - 1847

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 28, 2009

1. James Van Rensselaer Marker

Inscription. Founder of the town of
Rensselaer, Ind.
Came to Jasper Co., Ind.
1836

Erected 1976 by General Van Rensselaer Chapter, D.A.R., and First Presbyterian Church.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 40° 56.28′ N, 87° 9.14′ W. Marker is in Rensselaer, Indiana, in Jasper County. Marker is at the intersection of Angelica Street and Cullen Street (State Road 114), on the right when traveling east on Angelica Street. Marker is on the north grounds of First Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 N Cullen Street, Rensselaer IN 47978, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Trinity United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Jasper County Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rensselaer Power Plant (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jasper County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Memorial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jasper County World War Memorial (approx.

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0.2 miles away); James Frederick Hanley (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Cabin in Rensselaer (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rensselaer.

Also see . . .
1. Rennselaer, Indiana. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. James Van Rensselaer. Rensselaer Central Schools website entry (Submitted on February 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

3. First Presbyterian Church. Church website homepage (Submitted on February 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 28, 2009

2. James Van Rensselaer Marker

First Presbyterian Church in background.

First Presbyterian Church from Cullen Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 28, 2009

3. First Presbyterian Church from Cullen Street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,063 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.