Vernon in Jennings County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jonathan Jennings

1784 - 1834

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

1. Jonathan Jennings Marker

Inscription.
Jennings County, formed 1816, named in honor of Jonathan Jennings: territorial delegate to Congress, 1809-1816; president of Indiana Constitutional Convention, 1816; first governor of state, 1816-1822; member of United States House of Representatives, 1822-1831. The only Jennings County in the United States.

Erected 1995 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Jennings County Community donations; B.S.A. Troop 532 Eagle Project by Charles Edward Dale Bentz. (Marker Number 40.1995.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 38° 59.08′ N, 85° 36.501′ W. Marker is in Vernon, Indiana, in Jennings County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street (State Road 7) and Perry Street, on the left when traveling east on Jackson Street. Located on the South/East lawn of the Jennings County Courthouse in Vernon, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 North Pike Street, Vernon IN 47282, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Survey Markers Set (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan's Raid (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Vernon Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Morgan's Raid (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morgan is Forced to Turn Back, (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jennings County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Muscatatuck Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Walnut Grove One-room School 1913 (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vernon.

Also see . . .
1. Jonathan Jennings. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress website entry (Submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

2. Jonathan Jennings. The Indiana History Blog entry (Submitted on September 13, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. Only Jennings County in the United States

Obverse Side - - Jonathan Jennings Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

2. Obverse Side - - Jonathan Jennings Marker

Looking West - - Jonathan Jennings Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

3. Looking West - - Jonathan Jennings Marker

Looking North/East - - Jonathan Jennings Marker image. Click for full size.

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4. Looking North/East - - Jonathan Jennings Marker

East Side - - Jennings County Courthouse - Vernon, Indiana image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

5. East Side - - Jennings County Courthouse - Vernon, Indiana

West Side - - Jennings County Courthouse - Vernon, Indiana image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

6. West Side - - Jennings County Courthouse - Vernon, Indiana

Community Time Capsule - - (On West Lawn of Courthouse.) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

7. Community Time Capsule - - (On West Lawn of Courthouse.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 689 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 8, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.