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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Vermillion County, Indiana

 
Clickable Map of Vermillion 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 Vermillion County, IN (16) Fountain County, IN (52) Parke County, IN (41) Vigo County, IN (64) Warren County, IN (12) Edgar County, IL (18) Vermilion County, IL (64)  VermillionCounty(16) Vermillion County (16)  FountainCounty(52) Fountain County (52)  ParkeCounty(41) Parke County (41)  VigoCounty(64) Vigo County (64)  WarrenCounty(12) Warren County (12)  EdgarCountyIllinois(18) Edgar County (18)  VermilionCounty(64) Vermilion County (64)
Newport is the county seat for Vermillion County
Adjacent to Vermillion County, Indiana
      Fountain County (52)  
      Parke County (41)  
      Vigo County (64)  
      Warren County (12)  
      Edgar County, Illinois (18)  
      Vermilion County, Illinois (64)  
 
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1 Indiana, Vermillion County, Cayuga — American Legion Veterans
May 30, 1996 In recognition of all the American Legion Veterans of Rainbow Post #263 Cayuga, Indiana. Presented by the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #263Map (db m58624) WM
2 Indiana, Vermillion County, Cayuga — 83.1960.1 — Harrison's CrossingNovember 3, 1811
100 yards south, Harrison's Army crossed the Big Vermillion at sunrise, having just built Boyd's Blockhouse, enroute to the Prophet's Town at the mouth of the Tippecanoe to disperse the Indians there assembled.Map (db m3700) HM
3 Indiana, Vermillion County, Cayuga — Honor Roll of Iraq and Afghanistan War Deaths from Indiana
( West Side ) Iraq and Afghanistan War Deaths from Indiana ( Row One ) Steven Faulkenburg ▫ Jeffrey Corban ▫ Jason Profitt ▫ Christopher Monroe ▫ James Brown ▫ Richard Langenbrunner ▫ Michael . . . Map (db m58668) WM
4 Indiana, Vermillion County, Clinton — All Veterans Memorial
In Memory of Those who gave so Much for so ManyMap (db m58604) HM
5 Indiana, Vermillion County, Clinton — Civil War Soldiers Buried at Clinton Indiana
In Memoriam 1861 —— 1865 Clinton’s Tribute to the Soldier Dead buried within these grounds ( Base Section ) Soldiers MonumentMap (db m58603) HM
6 Indiana, Vermillion County, Clinton — 83.2018.1 — Henry Dana Washburn1832-1871
Soldier, congressman, and explorer Henry D. Washburn settled in Vermillion County circa 1850. He taught school, practiced law, and held county office. In the Civil War, he rose to rank of colonel of 18th Indiana Volunteer Infantry and later . . . Map (db m226119) HM
7 Indiana, Vermillion County, Dana — Ernie Pyle Home
Ernie Pyle State Historic SiteMap (db m8904) HM
8 Indiana, Vermillion County, Dana — Replica of Ernie Pyle MonumentErnie Pyle Road-Side Park
At this spot the 77th Infantry Division lost a Buddy. Ernie Pyle 18 April, 1945 This is a replica of the original built at Ie Shima by the 1118 Engineer Combat Group United States Army.Map (db m8900) HM
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9 Indiana, Vermillion County, Eugene — 83.1995.2 — Eugene Covered Bridge
County commissioners ordered (1873) to replace unsafe bridge over Big Vermillion River at Eugene. Built 1873 by Joseph J. Daniels, Rockville: Burr truss design, 180 foot span, using existing abutments. Closed to vehicle traffic, 1974. Listed in . . . Map (db m3701) HM
10 Indiana, Vermillion County, Hillsdale — 83.1997.1 — The Hillsdale Steps
Hillsdale platted 1872. Railroads were instrumental in town's development. Businesses located near depot at base of hill; residential areas were built on side and top of hill. Concrete steps were constructed 1903 by John H. Self to facilitate access . . . Map (db m3681) HM
11 Indiana, Vermillion County, Newport — 83.1995.1 — Newport Covered Bridge
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
12 Indiana, Vermillion County, Newport — Newport Hill Climb
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
13 Indiana, Vermillion County, Newport — Vermillion County Courthouse
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
14 Indiana, Vermillion County, Newport — Vermillion County Indiana - - War Memorial
Dedicated to all veterans during war and peace time. (Lower - Middle: panel): 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
15 Indiana, Vermillion County, Newport — 83.2001.1 — Vermillion County Jail
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
16 Indiana, Vermillion County, Universal — Universal World War II Honor Roll
(Front of Memorial) In Appreciation of Everyone from this Community who served during World War II ( Row One ) Billy Samson ▫ Albert Koma ▫ Jack Lewis ▫ John Hardie ▫ Jesse Allen ▫ Thomas . . . Map (db m58452) WM
 
 
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Mar. 28, 2024