On Wayne Street at E Maumee Street, on the right when traveling north on Wayne Street.
Known as the Drillmaster of
the American Revolution
Appointed by
Gen. George Washington as
Inspector General. He drilled
and disciplined American
troops at Valley Forge 1778.
Active officer through
Yorktown Campaign,
defeating the . . . — — Map (db m196520) HM
On South Public Square at Wayne Street, on the right when traveling north on South Public Square.
Who has been a slave in the State of New York, and who has been a Lecturer for the last twenty-three years, whose characteristics have been so vividly portrayed by Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, as the African Sybil, will deliver a lecture upon the . . . — — Map (db m196518) HM
On Wayne Street (Old U.S. 27) (County Road 127) at Maumee Street (U.S. 20), on the left on Wayne Street (Old U.S. 27).
( East Side - Memorial )
( Stone Etching )
In loving memory of the women of 1861 to 1865
whose courage and heroism at home were a no less
worthy sacrifice upon the alter of Liberty.
( Bronze Plaque )
Steuben County’s Roll of . . . — — Map (db m54113) WM
On East Gale Street at South Martha Street, on the right when traveling west on East Gale Street.
Each date in history has a significant
memory that takes us back to a special
time in history. None more than the start
of the new millennium - the Year 2000 - in Steuben County.
Representatives from many walks of life
came together to . . . — — Map (db m196522) HM
Near South Darling Street at West South Street, on the left when traveling north.
"We will not tire,
We will not falter,
We will not fail!"
President George W. Bush
September, 2001
God Bless America
Land that I love
Stand beside her and guide her
Through the night with a light from
above. . . . — — Map (db m196528) WM
Near South Darling Street south of West South Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated August 12, 1950
in commemoration of the men and women
of Tri-State College for service to
their country in time of war
Erected by
Board of Trustees of Tri-State College
of Angola, Indiana
Raymond B. Willis, Chairman •
Ray . . . — — Map (db m196531) WM
On East Maumee Street (U.S. 20) east of North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1891 for Anna Morse Osborn, this home was sold in 1905 to Congressman Cyrus Cline and his wife Jennie. In 1923, their daughter, Carrie, married Dr. Don Cameron (founder of Cameron Hospitals). Carrie bequeathed the home in 1974 to the . . . — — Map (db m218549) HM
On Fox Lake Road, on the left when traveling south.
Fox Lake Resort, established in the 1920s,
offered Black middle-class families
from Indiana and nearby states a refuge
from Jim Crow discrimination. By 1940,
the Fox Lake Property Owners
Association formed to meet the growing
community's . . . — — Map (db m239275) HM
Near Circle Hill Drive south of East Maumee Street (U.S. 20), in the median.
In memory of our deceased members
Independent Order Of Odd Fellows
Angola Lodge #180 charted November 20, 1856
Developed, owned & operated the "Circle Hill Cemetery" for over 100 years — — Map (db m218554) HM
Near Indiana Route 727 just west of Lane 105 Lake James, on the left when traveling west.
The administration building housed the camp offices, army offices, dispensary (medical clinic), supply room and, later, the infirmary (hospital).
[Caption:]
Administration building in the foreground, 1938. — — Map (db m236156) HM
Near Indiana Route 727 south of Lane 100 Lake James, on the left when traveling west.
Most of the six barracks are in areas that later became overgrown with vegetation. Which two are in what is now open picnic area? — — Map (db m236161) HM
Near Route 727 south of Lane 105 Lake James, on the left when traveling west.
The 18 × 26 bath house was shared by at least 180 men in camp.
Company 556 received its training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. The company was first assigned to Indiana Dunes State Park before moving to Pokagon. — — Map (db m238392) HM
Near State Road 727, 0.8 miles west of Interstate 69.
You are looking at the lower basin of Lake James. The lake is the third largest natural lake in Indiana (1,140 acres). With the middle and upper basins of Lake James, and Snow Lake, the park has water on three sides.
The 120 lakes of . . . — — Map (db m236207) HM
In 1933 when Franklin D. Roosevelt accepted the Presidency of the United States, he initiated through Congress many new programs to help the plight of the nation's economy. The Civilian Conservation Corps was one of these. The C.C.C. was the . . . — — Map (db m226595) HM
Near Indiana Route 727, 0.6 miles west of Lane 100 Lake James, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated by the Department of Conservation State of Indiana to the memory of
Charles Redaway Dryer, F.G.S.A., F,R,G,S
who loved these lakes and hills. In his report on this region to the state geological survey in 1891 . . . — — Map (db m226745) HM
On Indiana Route 727 south of Lane 105 Lake James, on the left when traveling west.
You are standing next to the flagpole site. Looking to the north, toward the current picnic grounds, stood Barrack #1. Notice the trees in the photo. Many of them still stand today. Can you find them? — — Map (db m236157) HM
Near Indiana Route 727 south of Lane 105 Lake James, on the left when traveling west.
The latrine was the outhouse for the camp. It was at four different locations during the lifespan of the camp. Can you find the four different depressions in the ground?
Latrine in background. Background image is CCC sewer . . . — — Map (db m238394) HM
Near Indiana Route 727 south of Lane 105 Lake James, on the left when traveling west.
Look for the concrete slab that was at the kitchen entrance. Large tubs of water for cleaning dishes and utensils were set on this slab. The mess hall, where the boys would eat, was connected to the kitchen. On the south side of the mess hall was . . . — — Map (db m236158) HM
The recreation hall was later named Weaver Hall after the well-liked commanding officer, Captain Weaver. With WWII pending, Captain Weaver left Company 556 to return to active army duty.
Weaver Hall provided:
Bleak Times, Bright Promise
The 1929 stock market crash was the catalyst for the Great Depression. Almost 18 million people were unemployed and two million Americans were homeless. Newly elected President Franklin D. Roosevelt . . . — — Map (db m227722) HM
Near State Road 727, 0.8 miles west of Interstate 69.
The Potawatomi Inn opened for business in 1927, two years after Pokagon State Park was established. The Inn had 40 guest rooms, the dining room and the Lonidaw Lounge. A long open porch, since enclosed, faced Lake James. A night at the Potawatomi . . . — — Map (db m236208) HM
On Toledo Street (State Road 120) at Wayne Street (State Road 827) on Toledo Street.
Settled in 1834 as Willow Prairie.
Village of Brockville - Platted in 1837.
Post Office and town changed to Fremont in 1848 in honor of John C. Fremont “the Great Pathfinder.” Located on the Vistula Trail, the meeting place for people . . . — — Map (db m3406) HM
On State Road 120 at Fountain Road, on the left when traveling east on State Road 120.
(Front Side)
Indiana admitted by the U.S. Congress as nineteenth state 1816. Enabling Act moved northern boundary ten miles north of southernmost tip of Lake Michigan providing direct access to the lake. Boundary first surveyed 1817 by . . . — — Map (db m61519) HM
On Indiana Route 827, 0.7 miles County Road N300E, on the right when traveling north.
This 180 acre refuge is established in perpetuity by the Ropchans under the stewardship of Acres, Inc. to be a home and protected area for wild creatures to live and where man can only visit as their guest to peacefully enjoy
Dedicated May . . . — — Map (db m196511) HM
On Toledo St (State Road 120) at N. Ray St, on the left when traveling east on Toledo St.
The pioneers traveling from Chicago to Toledo used this road. It was the oldest path of travel in the Central West - first used by Indians - then French traders, missionaries and the military. Established by an act of Indiana legislature in 1833, . . . — — Map (db m62027) HM
On West Swager Drive at South Wayne Street (Indiana Road 827), on the left when traveling west on West Swager Drive.
Built in 1847-1849 by Erastus Farnham. A Staunch
abolitionist and one of the local Underground
Railroad leaders, Farnham designed this
home in part to be used as a stop on
the Underground Railroad.
National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m241159) HM
Near East Bellefountain Road west of Peninsula Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1836, New Yorker Nicanor Munson entered a tract of land
that included the outlet of Hamilton Lake. Mr. Munson soon
sold the tract to the Steuben City Company, a group of New
York investors. A town was platted and called . . . — — Map (db m196563) HM
Near East Bellefountain Road west of Peninsula Street, on the right when traveling east.
"These were the days of dense forests, of small beginnings, when a few acres of cleared land was considered a farm; of log cabins with stick chimneys, of
huge fireplaces, of corduroy mads over warships, when the neighbors turned out . . . — — Map (db m196560) HM
Near East Bellefountaine Road west of Peninsula Street, on the right when traveling east.
As the result of a 1992 diesel fuel
spill, a restoration plan is being
implemented to improve and protect
Fish Creek's water quality, habitat,
and wildlife diversity. With 30 mussel
species (including three Federal and
five Indiana . . . — — Map (db m196568) HM
Near East Bellefountaine Road west of Peninsula Street, on the right when traveling east.
Through the utilization of Fish Creek settlement
money, natural resource trustees were able to
carry out multiple habitat improvement projects,
including: purchasing conservation easements on
private lands, purchasing private lands to be . . . — — Map (db m196569) HM
Near East Bellefontaine Road west of Peninsula Street, on the right when traveling east.
Native Americans have had a presence in this region for almost 10,000 years. During that span, several different cultures moved through the area.
Ancient People
Earliest artifacts found nearby daie to the Paleo Period (11,000 B.C. to . . . — — Map (db m196562) HM
Near East Bellefountaine Road west of Peninsula Street, on the right when traveling east.
"We paddled up towards the Dells Neck. Tradition had it that some kind of an antediluvian monster once in that locality would get after the
Indians and break up their canoes."
A Hamiltonian Reunion, W.W. Gambia
Near East Bellefontaine Road west of Peninsula Street, on the right when traveling east.
Fish Creek provides habitat for many kinds of animals. One animal of special significance is the White Cat's Paw mussel. This clam is; Federally Endangered.
In 1993 a nearby pipeline ruptured, discharging diesel fuel into Fish Creek, Several . . . — — Map (db m196559) HM
On Old Indiana Route 1, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
Built 1876 — — Map (db m163393) HM
On Old Indiana Route 1, 0.4 miles north of U.S. 20, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of the Powers Brothers Stephen, Winn, Clark, Josiah, Calvin and their families marking site of the first Powers home in the wilderness July 8, 1837 — — Map (db m163394) HM
On Indiana Route 120 west of Local Road N350W, on the right when traveling east.
Collins School
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1877 — — Map (db m212798) HM
On Toledo Street (Indiana Route 120) at South Bronson Street (Indiana Route 327), on the right when traveling east on Toledo Street.
To the eternal memory of those who have served their country well, both in times of war and in times of peace, that this nation, under God, shall not perish from this earth.
Dedicated to God and Country
Our gift to the community of . . . — — Map (db m212804) WM
On Toledo Street (Indiana Route 120) at South Bronson Street (Indiana Route 327), on the right when traveling south on Toledo Street.
In remembrance of
the young men and women of the
orland community
who served in World War II
Haines, Lewis •
Haines, Lloyd •
Miller, Ralph •
Albright, Donald •
Atkins, Ronald •
Ayers, Charles •
Barrows, Archie • . . . — — Map (db m212803) WM
On West Cora Lane (County Road 700) at Ray-Clearlake Road (County Road 750), on the right when traveling south on West Cora Lane.
Wife, mother, Latter Day Saint scout & youth leader, and genealogist. Born in Phoenix, Arizona. Graduated from Fremont high school in 1969, and from Purdue University in 1986. After being baptized in the LDS Church in 1976, she served in various . . . — — Map (db m244740) HM
On West Cora Lane at N. 700 E, on the left when traveling north on West Cora Lane.
The historical marker of Theodore McNaughton lies due south of this marker at the original site of the
Covenanted Church which is now a McNaughty Burial Plot. The historical marker of the McNaughton Pioneer,
Alexander McNaughton, lies southwest of . . . — — Map (db m203925) HM
On West Cora Lane at N. 700 E, on the left when traveling east on West Cora Lane.
The Kenneth and George Johnson plot is located due west and a little south
of this plot. The Johnson Family Plot is located in the Rich Square
Cemetery in Henry Co. / Indiana. The Younts Family Plot is
located in the Black Cemetery near Muncie, . . . — — Map (db m203924) HM
On West Cora Lane (Local Road N700E) near Local Road E750N, on the right when traveling south.
The Potawatomis' met the Scottish Covenanters on these lands in the
middle 1830's. The northeast Indiana Covenanters and Potawatomis were
extremely good friends. The Covenanter religion did not acknowledge the
U.S. Constituton at the time due . . . — — Map (db m222030) HM
