Historical Markers and War Memorials in Newport, Indiana
Newport is the county seat for Vermillion County
Newport is in Vermillion County
Vermillion County(16) ► ADJACENT TO VERMILLION COUNTY Fountain County(52) ► Parke County(41) ► Vigo County(64) ► Warren County(12) ► Edgar County, Illinois(18) ► Vermilion County, Illinois(64) ►
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County commissioners ordered (1885) as link across Little Vermillion River at Newport & Quaker Point Free Gravel Road. Built 1885 by Joseph J. Daniels, Rockville: Burr truss design, 180 foot span, sandstone abutments. Floor replaced, 1984. Listed in . . . — — Map (db m3699) HM
During a brief heyday in the early 20th century, hill climb races captured the imagination of automobile enthusiasts across America. A multitude of auto manufacturers, anxious to prove their cars, enlisted motorsports’ best drivers to compete in . . . — — Map (db m175840) HM
Vermillion County was created by an act of the State Legislature January 2, 1824. On this site the first Courthouse was erected in 1825 at the cost of $345.00. The present structure was built in 1924.
This plaque placed in 1974 in Honor of . . . — — Map (db m3676) HM
Dedicated to all veterans during war and peace time.
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Nothing hurts like being forgotten. Nothing helps like being remembered. For those who fight for it, life has a special flavor the protected never know. . . . — — Map (db m8930) WM
Side One First county jail built 1828 of logs at southwest corner of court-house lawn. Second jail built 1836 of brick. Third jail and sheriff's residence built 1868 of brick in Italianate Style. This 1868 structure became sheriff's . . . — — Map (db m3682) HM