Gosport in Owen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Ten O'Clock Line
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 30, 2013
1. The Ten O'Clock Line Marker
History
Northern boundary of the Indiana Territory established by the 1809 Treaty of Fort Wayne between Gov. W.H. Harrison and the Indian tribes, Miami Chief Little Turtle presiding. The line followed the shadow of an upright spear at 10:00 A.M. Historic Gosport is the only town directly on the line.
Sculpture
The monument was designed and sculptured by noted Owen County artist and sculptor F.L. Hollis, on land made available by the David Gray family, descendants of Ephraim Goss, first settler in Gosport (Goss's Port) in 1818.
Erected by Gosport Lion's Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 39° 21.29′ N, 86° 40.061′ W. Marker is in Gosport, Indiana, in Owen County. Marker is at the intersection of State Road 67 and N. 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on State Road 67. Marker is located at a roadside park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gosport IN 47433, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Camp Hughes (here, next to this marker); Ferry Bridge (approx. 1.6 miles away); Stinesville Limestone Industry
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Also see . . . Treaty of Fort Wayne (1809) - Wikipedia entry. The Treaty of Fort Wayne is also known as the 10 0'Clock Line Treaty. (Submitted on November 5, 2013.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 30, 2013
2. The Ten O'Clock Line Marker and Sculpture
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 30, 2013
3. Sculpture by F.L. Hollis
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,289 times since then and 195 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
