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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Clay County

 
Clickable Map of Clay County, Indiana and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Clay County, IN (9) Greene County, IN (6) Owen County, IN (14) Parke County, IN (51) Putnam County, IN (39) Sullivan County, IN (12) Vigo County, IN (67)  ClayCounty(9) Clay County (9)  GreeneCounty(6) Greene County (6)  OwenCounty(14) Owen County (14)  ParkeCounty(51) Parke County (51)  PutnamCounty(39) Putnam County (39)  SullivanCounty(12) Sullivan County (12)  VigoCounty(67) Vigo County (67)
Brazil is the county seat for Clay County
Adjacent to Clay County, Indiana
Greene County (6)  
Owen County (14)  
Parke County (51)  
Putnam County (39)  
Sullivan County (12)  
Vigo County (67)  
 
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1 Indiana, Clay County, Brazil — Civil War Cannons Rededicated - Restoration — Brazil - Clay County, Indiana
These Civil War Cannons were rededicated after restoration by the American Legion Post #2 Brazil, Indiana on May 30th, 1998 by Commander Thomas W. OwenMap (db m18910) WM
2 Indiana, Clay County, Brazil — 11.2001.1 — Clay County (Indiana) Courthouse
County formed by Indiana General Assembly 1825; named for national statesman Henry Clay. First county seat at Bowling Green; had three courthouses: first built 1827 was two-story log structure; second and third built 1839-1840 and 1852-1853 were . . . Map (db m18883) HM
3 Indiana, Clay County, Brazil — Elizabeth Eaglesfield
Pioneering lawyer and entrepreneur Elizabeth 'Bessie' Eaglesfield was born in Clay County in 1853. Indiana's constitution denied women suffrage while also requiring attorneys to be voters. Nevertheless, she gained admittance to the bar in 1875 . . . Map (db m309028) HM
4 Indiana, Clay County, Brazil — 11.2022.1 — James R. "Jimmy" Hoffa
Jimmy Hoffa was born in Brazil, Indiana in 1913. His family struggled with poverty, inspiring him to become an organized labor leader during the Great Depression. He became active in the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in the 1930s and served . . . Map (db m238479) HM
5 Indiana, Clay County, Brazil — Memorial Building — Clay County (Indiana) Honor Roll — Reported permanently removed
. . . Map (db m201252) WM
6 Indiana, Clay County, Brazil — Vietnam War Memorial — Clay County / Brazil, Indiana
(On Stone Bench) To Keep forever living the freedom for which they served we dedicate this symbol to those men and women who served in Vietnam. (Left - Bronze Plaque) Dedicated to the memory of these men who gave . . . Map (db m18912) WM
7 Indiana, Clay County, Brazil — You Are Here — Historic National Road / Make History, Drive It — The Road That Built the Nation —
Brazil, just like her sister US 40 communities, prospered due to its location on the National Road. With the 1926 designation of the National Road as US 40, Brazil instantly became linked with the rest of the nation. Almost every raw material, . . . Map (db m233271) HM
8 Indiana, Clay County, Harmony — The Great Dane Dog
The symbol of our company since 1931, the Great Dane Dog is the most elegant and distinguished of the giant type dog. A true great dane breed is spirited and courageous, yet always friendly and dependable. These special attributes coupled with . . . Map (db m259934) HM
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9 Indiana, Clay County, Jasonville — Indiana State Parks — 1916 2016
Honoring a century of conservation and outdoor recreation. Celebrating unique, cherished places where future generations can experience nature and history. Shakamak established 1929. Governor Michael R. Pence Lt. Governor Eric J. . . . Map (db m285580) HM
 
 
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Sep. 5, 2026