Auburn in DeKalb County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site Of Wesley Park's Home
Photographed By Kern Butler, October 11, 2012
1. Site Of Wesley Park's Home Marker
Inscription.
Site Of Wesley Park's Home. . On this site stood the log home of Wesley Park, co-founder with John Howe of the City of Auburn in 1836. Park's cabin was an important social and government center, serving as a tavern, resting place, and courthouse for early settlers and westbound travelers. In 1841, after a fire destroyed the cabin, Park arranged for the construction of a two story frame dwelling at the same site. In the early 20th century, that home was moved to the northwest corner of Union and Second streets, where it remains today. Park moved to Missouri following his service in the Civil War. He never lived to see the community he helped establish grow and flourish and become known around the world for the carriages and automobiles it would produce.
On this site stood the log home of Wesley Park, co-founder with John Howe of the City of Auburn in 1836.
Park's cabin was an important social and government
center, serving as a tavern, resting place, and courthouse for early settlers and westbound travelers. In 1841, after a fire destroyed the cabin, Park arranged for the construction of a two story frame dwelling at the same site. In the early 20th century, that home was moved to the northwest corner of Union and Second streets, where it remains today. Park moved to Missouri following his service in the
Civil War. He never lived to see the community he
helped establish grow and flourish and become known around the world for the carriages and automobiles it would produce.
Erected 2012 by Dr. Donald and Nancy Derrow.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 41° 22.083′ N, 85° 3.278′ W. Marker is in Auburn, Indiana, in DeKalb County. Marker is at the intersection of North Cedar Street and Fourth Street, on the right when traveling north on North Cedar Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 North Cedar Street,, Auburn IN 46706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Downtown Auburn Historic District (about 300 feet away,
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2012, by Kern Butler of Auburn, Indiana. This page has been viewed 914 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2012, by Kern Butler of Auburn, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
