Historical Markers and War Memorials in Decatur, Indiana
Decatur is the county seat for Adams County
Decatur is in Adams County
Adams County(29) ► ADJACENT TO ADAMS COUNTY Allen County(148) ► Jay County(20) ► Wells County(11) ► Mercer County, Ohio(128) ► Van Wert County, Ohio(78) ►
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On South 2nd Street at Madison Street, on the right when traveling south on South 2nd Street.
Honoring
the men and women
of Adams County
who served in
the Armed Forces of
The United States
World War I ——— World War II
Korean ————— Vietnam
and all other . . . — — Map (db m54629) WM
On South 2nd Street at Madison Street, on the right when traveling south on South 2nd Street.
1967
Carey Wellenberger •
1967
William E. Allison •
1969
Boyce D. Phillips •
1968
Stephen E Breiner •
1969
Duane Glandis •
1969
Merlin C Beer
From the years 1965 to 1975 there were 58,000 Americans who lost their lives. Out . . . — — Map (db m211669) WM
On South 2nd Street at East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on South 2nd Street.
2021 People's Choice Award "The inspiration for this sculpture was provided by all the stray neighborhood cats that would visit at night. This is a representation of how they react upon seeing us…"
Artist: Greg Summers
Fremont, Indiana
in . . . — — Map (db m211677) HM
On West Monroe Street (U.S. 224) just east of North 5th Street, on the right when traveling west.
This
Charles A. Dugan Mansion
Circa 1902
has been listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the
United States
Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m211618) HM
On South 3rd Street just south of Court Street, on the left when traveling north.
Chartered: June 8, 1917
Charter Members
Avon Burk, President •
J. O. Sellemeyer, Vice President •
Arthur Suttles, Second Vice President •
Oscar Hoffman, Secretary •
Arthur Holthouse, Treasurer •
Ashbaurcher, A. R. •
Bell, C. . . . — — Map (db m211674) HM
On South 2nd Street south of Madison Street, on the right when traveling south.
Decatur was selected as a County Seat on May 18, 1836. The founders were Samuel Rugg and Thomas Johnson. Decatur was surveyed by Jacob Hofer. The land for the site was owned by Thomas Johnson. Decatur was selected by a special county board comprised . . . — — Map (db m211666) HM
On North 2nd Street (U.S. 224) west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
"For Which It Stands was commissioned by the Mayor of Itasca, Illinois to be placed in front of the flag pole outside the City Hall. I had an idea for two children to be pledging the flag. When I photographed the children, Eric, who was three, . . . — — Map (db m211691) HM
On South 2nd Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling south on South 2nd Street.
In Memory of
Gene Stratton - Porter
Author
of
The Girl of The Limberlost,
The Song of the Cardinal, Freckles
and other nature stories.
Who came to Decatur as a bride and in
this County, at Geneva, on the banks of the . . . — — Map (db m54643) HM
On North 7th Street north of Madison Street, on the left when traveling north.
This Train Station
Circa 1902
has been listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the
United States
Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m211617) HM
On Winchester Road, 0.2 miles west of North 13th Street (U.S. 27), on the left when traveling west.
Maybe it was foretold that Pennsylvanian born John Lingenfelter would become one of racing's most legendary engine builders. The gifted son of a mechanic, John began working on cars almost as soon as he could hold a wrench. A move to Indiana to . . . — — Map (db m168283) HM
On East Jefferson Street south of West Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south.
"Last one in is a rotten egg' is a phrase we often shouted in the summertime. Particularly when racing for the rope while swimming."
Artist: James Haire
Fort Collins, Colorado — — Map (db m211675) HM
On North 2nd Street (U.S. 224) west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
"I was commissioned by the Village of Elk Grove, Illinois to create a memorial for four soldiers killed in the Afghan-Iraq war. They wanted a memorial that was more about family and honor, hence the children and lack of weapons. The soldier wears . . . — — Map (db m211690) WM
On South 3rd Street at Madison Street, on the left when traveling north on South 3rd Street.
James Haire, a Colorado Artist, was commissioned to create this life-sized bronze sculpture in honor of the Scouts and Leaders of Adams County. The piece depicts not only the practical skills instruction adult volunteers provide to young scouts . . . — — Map (db m211619) HM
On South 2nd Street north of East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north.
From 1886-1888 Gene Stratton-Porter and her husband Charles Porter lived in a two story woodframe house at this location. Not long after the birth of their only child, Jeanette, the Porters moved to Geneva. — — Map (db m211678) HM
On North 2nd Street south of West Monroe Street (U.S. 224), on the right when traveling south.
"First card in a traditional Tarot deck, The Magician represents the ancient mystical principle "As Above, So Below." This sculptural "card" portrays The Magician's looping figure-eight infinity symbol with kinetic flipping heads, representing . . . — — Map (db m211693) HM
On South 3rd Street at Madison Street, on the right when traveling north on South 3rd Street.
The first county jail was built in the Southwest Corner of the Courthouse Square and was used until 1868. It was built of double hewn logs: two rooms up, two below at a cost of $325.00. The court house could wait, but the jail had to be built. The . . . — — Map (db m211620) HM
On South 2nd Street just south of Madison Street, on the right when traveling south.
The first election was held in 1833 at the Jeremiah Roe home. Samuel Rugg was appointed Justice of the Peace, David McKnight was appointed first Sheriff. The first County Election was held June 23, 1836.
The officials were: . . . — — Map (db m211668) HM
On North 400 East, 0.1 miles East North (U.S. 224), on the left when traveling north.
General Anthony Wayne and the Legion of the United States passed this way on October 30, 1794, in route from Fort Wayne to Fort Greenville, ending the western campaign against the Indian Confederacy. The Legion spent the previous night camped 2.6 . . . — — Map (db m29620) HM
On South 3rd Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on South 3rd Street.
In Memoriam
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine — — Map (db m211664) HM WM
