Henry D. Palmer, M.D. (1809-1877) located at this site in 1836. First physician in Lake County, he was also counselor to the pioneers for 40 years and member of the underground railroad aiding escaped slaves. — — Map (db m27716) HM
On West 73rd Avenue at Broadway (State Route 53), on the left when traveling west on West 73rd Avenue.
Part of a transcontinental trail used by prehistoric peoples of North America, it passed through modern Detroit, Rock Island and Davenport in the Midwest. The trail was important into the 19th century. — — Map (db m254794) HM
On Old Lincoln Highway 0.1 miles west of County Line Road, on the right when traveling west.
From Danvers, Massachusetts
Entered claim and built log cabin 1835.
Brought family in 1836.
Erected first grist mill in Lake County 1838
Set aside this Commons and planted elms.
Advocated and practiced honesty, morality,
temperance, . . . — — Map (db m270776) HM
Near West 73rd Avenue west of Broadway (Indiana Route 53), on the left when traveling west.
In 1680 the Pottawatonie Indians came from Wisconsin and lived in this area. In 1830 an Indian village was found just south of 330 and east of Broadway. McGwinn's Village contained a large dancing floor with 16 trails converging, also a burial . . . — — Map (db m254789) HM
