Historical Markers and War Memorials in Harrison County, Indiana
Corydon is the county seat for Harrison County
Adjacent to Harrison County, Indiana
Crawford County(18) ► Floyd County(67) ► Washington County(17) ► Hardin County, Kentucky(93) ► Jefferson County, Kentucky(362) ► Meade County, Kentucky(16) ►
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Renovated in the late 1900’s and is presently being kept mowed in the loving memory of the following school mates who departed much too early in their lives: Kenneth R. Gerdon, Sherley M. Snyder Watson, Chester Gene Gerdon.
May they rest in . . . — — Map (db m126307) HM
1809 - This corner was the site of the log residence of Harrison County's first clerk, George F. Pope.
1811 - Harrison County bought the property to use as a temporary courthouse until the completion of a stone courthouse on the public square . . . — — Map (db m242210) HM
Corydon is home to the Harrison County Fairgrounds, which boasts that it holds the oldest continuous county fair in Indiana. Edward Smith, the first settler of Corydon, built a log cabin close to a spring branch, and that spring has remained an . . . — — Map (db m126303) HM
Civil War cannon has been dedicated to the memory of Arville L. Funk: historian, author, lawyer, teacher, civic and church leader This six-pound field gun is similar to those used by General John Hunt Morgan’s Raiders and the Harrison County Home . . . — — Map (db m9687) HM
On July 9, 1863, along this wooded ridge - - - from the “Laconta” Road extending across the “Mauckport” Pike to the old “New Amsterdam” Road - - - occurred the only Civil War battle in Indiana. It was between Gen. . . . — — Map (db m9721) HM
A force of about 400, Indiana militia and citizen volunteers commanded by Col. Lewis Jordan, engaged John Hunt Morgan's raiders, 2,400 cavalry, along a wooded ridge a mile south of Corydon. The determined Hoosier defense caused General Duke, . . . — — Map (db m9636) HM
In loving memory
David J. Dukes, M.D.
July 16, 1927 — June 15, 1991
Remembered for his love of music, church, sailing, family, and his fellow man.
The bell predates the Civil War and may have been in the First Methodist Church around . . . — — Map (db m9686) HM
This Italianate building was constructed in 1899 by Charles L. Dick and was home to The Hub, a store operated by C.P. Trotter & Company. The Hub billed itself as "one of the largest and best equipped stores in Corydon." The store sold a variety of . . . — — Map (db m241759) HM
The Visitors Center is built on the site of the Strother M. Stockslager house which was built in the 1850s. The large and rambling house had eleven outside doors. Stockslager was a U.S. Congressman from 1881 to 1885 and served as Land Commissioner. . . . — — Map (db m241772) HM
Corydon’s Constitution Elm stood a few
blocks to the north of Indiana’s first capitol.
The huge elm tree, about 50 feet high and
spread over 130 feet, offered cooling shade
from the summer sun. When the framers
of the Indiana Constitution met . . . — — Map (db m137628) HM
This Italianate structure is another Corydon building constructed in 1894 by the Bulleit family. Originally, the Bulleit Building was part of the V.H Bulleit & Sons implement and carriage showroom. Over the years, many businesses were located here. . . . — — Map (db m241753) HM
This Art Deco style garage was opened by the Victor H. Bulleit Company on May 12, 1921. Its architecture is rated outstanding by Indiana Historic Landmarks. The garage was constructed by J. Fred Biggs of Scottsburg who built several other . . . — — Map (db m241754) HM
This uniquely named store is a third generation independent pharmacy founded in 1952 as "William H. Butt Drugs." Thomas Butt, William's son, continued the business as "Butt Rexall Drugs." Katie Butt Beckort, Tom's daughter and current president and . . . — — Map (db m241746) HM
House built by Jacob Kintner, Sr. 1808. Named for giant native red cedars in area. Self-sustaining plantation traded 1849 to Thomas McGrain, Sr. for Louisville property. Sheltered Corydon residents July 1863 during Morgan’s Raid. First marked 1966 . . . — — Map (db m126306) HM
First burials date back to founding of Corydon 1808. Col. Thomas L. Posey, a public minded citizen, donated the original ground to the Town of Corydon for burial purposes. The Farquar family added a small addition and the remainder of the cemetery . . . — — Map (db m9718) HM
In Corydon, the name "Conrad" is synonymous with the word "music." The bandstand on Corydon's town square is named after Hurley Conrad, a respected musician who joined Conrad Music in 1919. Hurley was the younger son of Charles W. Conrad, who . . . — — Map (db m241771) HM
Constitution Elm
On this spot, beneath the shade of the elm
the Constitution of Indiana
was framed in
June, 1816 This tree lived until 1925, attaining a height
of fifty feet. A trunk diameter of five feet
and a spread of one hundred . . . — — Map (db m137509) HM
Plaque A At the dawn of the 1800’s,
Territorial Governor William Henry
Harrison rode horseback through
this valley and grew to admire the
serenity of its hills and streams,
and the intrepid determination of
its pioneer settlers. A . . . — — Map (db m137575) HM
In the home of Reuben W. Nelson two blocks east of here, eleven Master Masons representing the nine lodges of Indiana assembled Dec. 3, 1817 and called a meeting at Madison to organize a Grand Lodge. — — Map (db m9616) HM
The "Corydon Republican," a family newspaper with many neighborhood correspondents, operated out of this building for almost six decades. The newspaper moved from the second floor of the Griffin Building to this location in 1912. George Self . . . — — Map (db m241768) HM
The Corydon State Bank opened in March 1922 following the failure of the Corydon National Bank. The bank was granted its charter with an authorized capital of $50,000. Prior to the bank opening, there was a harness shop and grocery at this location. . . . — — Map (db m241736) HM
Site of the first Methodist church, Corydon. Lot purchased from Isaiah Boone, son of Squire Boone, in 1826. Earlier, Corydon was a station on Silver Creed Methodist Circuit. Services were held in Corydon as early as 1816. — — Map (db m9716) HM
This building was constructed in 1903-04 by Oscar Wright for use as the Corydon Post Office. The sandstone was quarried from the Pilot Knob Quarry west of Corydon. An outside stairway led to the second floor where dentist Dr. Thomas VanHook . . . — — Map (db m241745) HM
This building was constructed by George Armstrong after the disastrous fire of 1892 which destroyed most of this block. Armstrong died shortly after establishing a grocery here, and Alex Miller then acquired the business. At the turn of the . . . — — Map (db m241758) HM
(Center Panel):
Dedicated
in
Everlasting Tribute
to
World War II
Veterans
of
Harrison County
and
to the Enduring
Memory of our
Hallowed Dead
Lest we forget, they died
that we may live
(Immediate Left of Center . . . — — Map (db m79524) WM
On July 9, 1863, Colonel Lewis Jordan, Commander of the 5th Regiment, Indiana Legion units (Home Guard) had established a defensive position south of Corydon by 12:30 p.m., General Morgan’s cavalry forces successfully outflanked Jordan's position. . . . — — Map (db m126277) HM
The Leora Brown School is one of Indiana's oldest standing black elementary/secondary schools. It was built in 1891 at a cost of $1100.00 and bore the name Corydon Colored School. It had no water or electricity, and students shared a room, divided . . . — — Map (db m207090) HM
This building was constructed by F.A. Bulleit (1876-1935) in 1895. Various businesses located here including a pool room, bowling alley, skating rink and a pub. The Dream Theatre moved here in October 1930 from its original location in the . . . — — Map (db m241740) HM
This bank building was built circa 1895. The First National Bank was established here in April 1903 by several leading citizens with William Ridley serving as the first president. Its motto was "The bank that stands for the people." It was sold to . . . — — Map (db m241741) HM
Corydon became the first state capital of Indiana in 1816. The first constitution was drawn up and the first sessions of the state legislature and supreme court convened here. — — Map (db m198385) HM
Built 1817. Housed offices of State Treasurer and Auditor until Fall of 1824. The cellar was the Treasury vault. Building used by Harrison County Seminary, 1829-51. Since 1871, home of Amzi Brewster heirs. — — Map (db m241644) HM
French Royal Flag 1370 - 1600
French Merchant Flag 1661 - 1790
Royal Flag & Ensign Of France Circa 1679
British Red Ensign 1663 - 1707
Union Flag Of Great Britian 1707 - 1801
Continental Colors Or Grand Union Flag 1776 - 1777
Fifteen . . . — — Map (db m242209) HM
Born Jan. 30, 1930 at Louisville, Ky. Died-Sept 13, 2003 at Chicago, Ill. Boy Scouts of America-Eagle Scout
1946-Named "All American Boy" by Jack Armstrong Magazine
1948-Senior Class President, Class of '48, Corydon High School . . . — — Map (db m242204) HM
Home of Governor William Hendricks 1822-1825 while he was Governor of Indiana. Front room was Governor's Headquarters. Hendricks was also Secretary of Constitutional Convention. House wa built 1817 by Davis Floyd, Territorial Auditor and Treasurer . . . — — Map (db m9711) HM
This building, constructed in 1868, was the home to the Griffin & McGrain Dry Goods Store, for almost twenty years (1868 to 1887). The store, established by brothers-in-law Patrick Griffin (1831-1917) and Thomas McGrain Jr (1835-1908), was more like . . . — — Map (db m241763) HM
Harbin Applegate constructed the building in 1865. The Griffin & McGrain Dry Goods Store operated here until they moved to the corner of Beaver and Elm Streets. Patrick Griffin established Griffin's Dry Goods Store here in 1897. In 1924 the north . . . — — Map (db m241762) HM
Organized 1808 from parts of Knox and Clark Counties. Named in honor of William Henry Harrison who owned land within the County and was Territorial Governor and later ninth President of U.S.
Fourth County formed in Indiana Territory. Original . . . — — Map (db m9750) HM
Oldest continuous County Fair existing in Indiana. First fair held Sept. 11 - 14, 1860. Citizens met jan. 1860, organized Harrison County Agricultural Society, adopted constitution which with amendments governs yet today. Ground purchased Mar. 1860 . . . — — Map (db m9634) HM
First Log Jail erected 1809. Spier Spencer, First Sheriff, was killed 1811 commanding the Harrison County Yellow Jackets in the Battle of Tippecanoe.
During first twelve years, Harrison County had a whipping post where justice was meted out by . . . — — Map (db m9628) HM
This Neo-Classical building, with the north section constructed in 1910 by the Corydon National Bank, has been rated outstanding by the Historic Landmarks Foundation. After the bank folded in 1922, the Old Capital Bank & Trust Company purchased the . . . — — Map (db m241737) HM
Civil War veteran Cortez Miller (1843-1914) constructed these two storefronts in 1882 for his grocery and the Riely Men's Furnishings and Footwear Store. The grocery was located in the north part and Riely's was in the south section. The Independent . . . — — Map (db m241764) HM
Marker Front
In Honor of
The men from
Harrison County
killed or died of wounds at the
Battle of Tippecanoe
Nov. 7, 1811
and
War of 1812
Marker's Left Side
Capt. Spier Spencer’s Co.
Mounted Rifleman . . . — — Map (db m9751) HM
The Capital of Indiana Territory was moved to Corydon from Vincennes, 1813.
This building became first State Capitol, 1816.
Offices were moved to Indianapolis in 1825. — — Map (db m9626) HM
J.J. Bulleit (1844-1926) built this large two-story brick building in 1912 and operated his hardware store here for several years. The spacious second floor contained three offices on the west end, with most of the floor used for recreational . . . — — Map (db m241757) HM
Shields, born 1769 in Virginia, served as a private for the entire Lewis and Clark Expedition from October 19, 1803 until October 10, 1806; one of its "Nine Young Men from Kentucky," he was a skilled gunsmith and blacksmith.
The Corps of . . . — — Map (db m9642) HM
This building was constructed circa 1892 when David Jordan established a harness and saddle shop in the north half of this building. Jordan also carried Dr. Daniel's Horse and Dog Remedies which the 1906 Harrison County Atlas described as "none . . . — — Map (db m241760) HM
Facility built 1891 as elementary and secondary school for African Americans. Originally known as Corydon Colored School; first graduation was on May 14, 1897.
Renamed 1987 for Leora Brown Farrow, a teacher at the school, 1924 - 1950. . . . — — Map (db m9627) HM
Born-Aug, 18, 1864 at Corydon, Ind. Died Feb. 16, 1943 at Corydon, Ind.
1895-Began the practice of law
Elected Harrison County Surveyor and Recorder
1897-Married Lillian Keller O'Bannon
Father of Robert P. O'Bannon, Lillian E. (O'Bannon) . . . — — Map (db m242206) HM
This large two-story frame building was built circa 1890 with two rooms on the first floor and two apartments on the second. Mr. A. B. Linder (1857-1932) operated a jewelry store and his wife, Lulu, ran a millinery shop. The first Corydon Jay C Food . . . — — Map (db m241749) HM
This building, constructed in 1940 by Jennie May, was rebuilt after a fire in July of 1942. The building is on the site of the home of John Tipton, a prominent member of the "Harrison County Yellow Jackets" which fought at the Battle of Tippecanoe . . . — — Map (db m241750) HM
Constructed in 1881, Alex Miller (1853-1927) lived here while he operated his grocery store next door. Later, Frank Shireman (1878-1959) lived in the house and operated a music store next door for many years. The Collections of the Home Place, a . . . — — Map (db m241770) HM
(Confederate Side of Marker):
Morgan's Confederate Dead
Pvt. Greene Bottomer
Pvt. John Dunn Pvt. Albert Womack Eight Unknown Dead Forty Wounded
(On Marker Base): Park Ground Donated by C. B. Hays Family
(Northern Side . . . — — Map (db m9683) HM
Rev. George Forster preached to Lutherans in Harrison County as early as 1805. Mt. Solomon Church was organized in 1810 four miles southwest of this spot and is credited as being the first Lutheran Church established in Indiana. — — Map (db m207095) HM
This building was constructed in 1842 by Dr. John Slemons for use as his residence and office. The Corydon Democrat, a weekly newspaper established in 1856, has been published by O'Bannon Publishing since 1907. In 1911, Lewis O'Bannon bought the . . . — — Map (db m241735) HM
Old Capital Bank & Trust Company was organized in March, 1922 and began operation at 202 N. Elm Street, across the Square.
Bank later purchased this bilding at public auction for $35,000 and opened March 31, 1923. The Neo-Classical structure, . . . — — Map (db m9717) HM
This building was constructed in October 1926 for the Old Capital Restaurant which was operated by Tom Brandenburg (1888-1957) and his sister, Miss Dora Hull (1878-1966). In May of 1945, Herbert Habermel bought the building and opened a drug store. . . . — — Map (db m241747) HM
This building was constructed by Will J. Bulleit for the Corydon Post Office in 1925. The post office moved from East Chestnut Street and remained here until 1960 when it relocated to a new building adjacent to Conrad Music on Elm Street. J.L. Rowe . . . — — Map (db m241755) HM
Front side
Born in Maryland early 1810's. Bought land in Corydon, May 1849. In November 1857, Kentuckians arrested Wright and two white men, Charles and David Bell; they were indicted and jailed in Kentucky for aiding escape of fugitive . . . — — Map (db m9615) HM
At the turn of the twentieth century, Alex Miller (1858-1927) moved his grocery from the southeast corner of Beaver and Capitol Avenue into the storefront on the north end. Miller's grocery had the distinction of providing Corydon's first soda . . . — — Map (db m241769) HM
Polly Strong was born into slavery circa 1796 in the Northwest Territory. Vincennes innkeeper Hyacinthe Lasselle purchased her circa 1806. Although the 1816 Indiana Constitution prohibited slavery and involuntary servitude, in 1820, Strong and . . . — — Map (db m238487) HM
Built 1817 - - Home of Col. Thomas Posey, son of Gov. Posey. Col. Posey (1792 - 1863) served as Treasurer of Harrison County; Cashier of Corydon Branch of the Bank of Vincennes; U.S. Military Pension Agent in Indiana; Adjutant General of Indiana; . . . — — Map (db m241643) HM
Organized under Louisville Presbytery, Synod of Kentucky, January 1819 by Rev. John Finley Crowe who later founded Hanover College. Early Church services were held in homes and in State Capitol prior to building first church 1826. Original church . . . — — Map (db m9713) HM
Dr. William Reader established a drug store here in 1865. Next, in 1874, Riely's Drug Store moved from Elm Street to this location. Their slogan was "Riely Has It," and the slogan rang true with the store's variety of items including cosmetics, . . . — — Map (db m241761) HM
Born - Sept. 10, 1898 at Corydon, Ind. Died June 16, 1987 at Corydon, Ind.
Named in honor of Presley Neville O'Bannon
1916-Graduate, Corydon High School
World War I veteran U.S. Army
1921-B.S. degree, Purdue University, West Lafayette, . . . — — Map (db m242205) HM
To long-time Corydon residents, the Shafer Building always will be known as "Jocko's." In 1949, Austin "Jocko" Timberlake (1908-1972) opened Jock's Lunch, which grew to be an iconic spot in Corydon and Harrison County. Affectionately called . . . — — Map (db m241743) HM
The original Hays Building was used by Samuel Wright and three generations of attorneys: Henry C. Hays, C. Blaine Hays Sr., and C. Blaine Hays, Jr. The second floor housed a shoe repair shop by T.J. Hodge and, later, the photography studio of A. . . . — — Map (db m241742) HM
Side one
Free blacks and former slaves organized an African Methodist Episcopal congregation in Corydon by 1843. In 1851, church trustees purchased land in Corydon in order to build a church and for school purposes. In 1878, church . . . — — Map (db m9752) HM
The story of Corydon begins the story of the State of Indiana.
Corydon lies in a valley between Big Indian and Little Indian creeks. The land had been purchased in 1804 by William Henry Harrison, who was then governor of the Indiana Territory. He . . . — — Map (db m207080) HM
Built in 1899, this building was occupied by the W.H. Keller Department Store until 1932. The Kroger Grocery and Baking Company was located here from 1935 until the mid-1950s. Former employees who gained work experience there include James Best, who . . . — — Map (db m241739) HM
This original Liar's Bench was located under a shade tree on the corner of Chestnut and Capital from 1929 to 1986. It was a popular and cool place for the men to congregate. Many generations of stories have been told on this bench, but it was always . . . — — Map (db m9641) HM
The Red Mill, named for its distinctive red color, operated on the corner of Mill Street (now Chestnut Street) and Mulberry Street from 1834 until 1926. The mill, which was four stories high, required multi-levels for the elevators and shafts that . . . — — Map (db m126305) HM
The Site of The Battle Of Corydon entered on The National Register of Historic Places on July 9, 1979 by United States Department of Interior in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic . . . — — Map (db m242683) HM
This building was the location of the Victor H. Bulleit (1848-1916) and Sons implement and carriage showroom. Mrs. Jennie May remodeled the building in 1937 and in 1947 the A&P Grocery moved here from the corner of Capitol and Chestnut Streets. . . . — — Map (db m241752) HM
In 1879, W.H. Keller established a grocery and dry goods store here that quickly became the most popular store in Corydon. The present brick structure, built in 1894, was expanded into the adjacent Dannenfelser Building in 1899. The expansion . . . — — Map (db m241738) HM
Territorial Governor William Henry Harrison, who went on to become the ninth U.S. President, used this cabin as both living quarters and his surveyor office during visits to Corydon. From 1809 to 1819, William Branham operated "Branham's Tavern" at . . . — — Map (db m241773) HM
This 2 ½ Ton artillery piece was captured by American forces on the Western Front in 1918.
Made by the Fried. Krupp Co. Essen, Germany in 1917. The largest arms manufacturer in the world at that time.
It could fire a 93 lb. high . . . — — Map (db m9679) HM
New Model "96" made in 1916. This Leichte Minenwerfer, "Light Bomb Thrower" was captured by the French Army and presented to the United States Government by the Government of France. It weighed 550 lbs. when in action and could fire a 10 lb. . . . — — Map (db m9709) HM
William C. Albin • Roscoe Bennett • Charles H. Bird • Charles W. Bliss • William McK. Brewer • Pleasant Brown • George Browning • James R. Caughlin • Raymond Chaffin • Charles W. Coombs • Preston L. Davis • Raymond C. Davis • Charles E. Day • Claude . . . — — Map (db m9678) HM
This two-story brick building was built by Emmett Beanblossom in 1911. Originally designed with two storefronts and an upstairs apartment, The Dream Theatre was located in the west downstairs room until 1930 when it moved to 205 North Capitol . . . — — Map (db m241756) HM
In 1882 the four Bulleit brothers (J.J., V.H., A.L. and Paul) moved to Corydon from New Middletown and started a blacksmith shop, hardware store, and a farm implement store on this block. This building was constructed circa 1890 for a hardware store . . . — — Map (db m241751) HM
Recovered from the "Alice Dean" steamer, sunk by Gen. Morgan after crossing the Ohio River July 8, 1863
Chain donated by Nina and Gayland Faith — — Map (db m242686) HM
The first tenants of this building were brothers David and Clarence Jordan, who started a grocery in 1886. Later, C.P. Trotter and Robert Gibson established their dry goods and clothing store here before they moved into an adjacent building in 1893. . . . — — Map (db m241744) HM
Harbin Applegate constructed this building about 1870 and opened a dry goods and grocery business. After Mr. Applegate's death in 1890, Cortez Miller moved his grocery store here from Chestnut Street. Later the south end of the building was home to . . . — — Map (db m241748) HM
On the night of July 8t, 1863, Morgan’s 1st Brigade, commanded by Colonel Basil W. Duke, camped in this area. This brigade, ferried across first, rode northward from Morvin’s Landing, skirmishing along the way with the Indiana Legion. The militiamen . . . — — Map (db m126275) HM
Union General in the Civil War; U.S. District Judge; Postmaster General under President Arthur; Interim U.S. Secretary of Treasury in 1884; U.S. Secretary of State under President Cleveland. Was born in Lanesville in 1832, and lived in Corydon for . . . — — Map (db m207057) HM
Into this cave opening Squire Boone escaped pursuing Indians about 1790. Thereafter he considered the cabe holy ground. At his request, he was buried in this cave in a walnut coffin hewn from native timber by his own hands. At the time of his . . . — — Map (db m205362) HM
Four miles northwest, Squire Boone, wilderness scout, brother of Daniel, settled on Buck Creek in 1804. He built Harrison County's first mill. Squire Boone died in 1815. — — Map (db m126215) HM
On Tuesday, July 7, 1863, the first units of General Morgan’s cavalry command arrived at Brandenburg, Kentucky. Their mission was to capture boats to be used for ferrying Morgan’s two thousand men across the 800-1,000-yard-wide Ohio River into . . . — — Map (db m126274) HM
July 8, 1863. Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and 2,000 cavalrymen crossed the Ohio River into Indiana. They were transported from Brandenburg, Kentucky, on two captured steamboats. For six days, the Raiders rode through Southern Indiana. . . . — — Map (db m126220) HM
Despite naval and militia opposition, General John Hunt Morgan, commanding about 2,200 Confederate cavalrymen, began his Indiana raid by crossing the Ohio at this point, July 8, 1863. — — Map (db m126216) HM
By July 1863, the American Civil War had entered its third brutal summer. In the East, Confederate forces commanded by Robert E. Lee successfully turned back repeated Union attempts to capture the Southern capital at Richmond. General Lee even . . . — — Map (db m126219) HM
On the night of July 9, 1863, Morgan’s cavalrymen camped in the fields in this vicinity. Following an afternoon of looting in Corydon, they reached this point via two parallel roads by early evening. This site is approximately 25 miles from their . . . — — Map (db m126278) HM
