Historical Markers and War Memorials in Fountain City, Indiana
Richmond is the county seat for Wayne County
Fountain City is in Wayne County
Wayne County(103) ► ADJACENT TO WAYNE COUNTY Fayette County(23) ► Henry County(38) ► Randolph County(37) ► Union County(12) ► Darke County, Ohio(90) ► Preble County, Ohio(38) ►
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In honor
of all
who served
this nation
and in memory
of those
who made the
ultimate sacrifice
to defend it
and the freedom
we cherish. — — Map (db m120386) WM
1827 1847 This house was called the "Union Depot of the Underground Railroad," and more than 2000 escaped slaves were cared for here. Tablet placed by Wayne Co. Society of Indianapolis — — Map (db m4482) HM
(Front Side): Levi Coffin (1798-1877), a Quaker abolitionist, lived in Newport (now Fountain City) with his family 1826-1847. Moved from North Carolina because he and his wife, Catharine, opposed slavery. Advocated, and sold in his store, . . . — — Map (db m4480) HM
