Historical Markers and War Memorials in Scottsburg, Indiana
Scottsburg is the county seat for Scott County
Scottsburg is in Scott County
Scott County(51) ► ADJACENT TO SCOTT COUNTY Clark County(60) ► Jackson County(19) ► Jefferson County(76) ► Jennings County(14) ► Washington County(17) ►
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Indianapolis and Louisville Traction Company organized to build track between Seymour and Sellersburg as part of the interurban line which extended from Indianapolis to Louisville; track completed in 1907. First railway in the country to operate . . . — — Map (db m99655) HM
One of the earliest U.S. train robberies occurred May 22, 1868 at nearby Marshfield, a refueling and watering stop. Engine and express car were detached from Jeffersonville, Madison, and Indianapolis Railroad train and abandoned near Seymour. . . . — — Map (db m238562) HM
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Northern Boundary of Clark's Grant near here. Land grant provided by Virginia 1781 to General George Rogers Clark and his men for American Revolutionary War service against British in Illinois country. Grant was 150,000 acres . . . — — Map (db m99660) HM
Pigeon Roost, settled 1809 in Clark County, was attacked on September 3, 1812. Over twenty settlers and an unknown number of Indians were killed. Clark County militia unsuccessfully pursued the remaining Indians. That same month Fort Harrison . . . — — Map (db m99656) HM
A community established here in 1809 was attacked by Indians on September 3, 1812; 15 children and 9 adults were massacred; only one family escaped to spread the alarm. — — Map (db m99659) HM
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County formed by Indiana General Assembly 1820. First county seat located at Lexington; first courthouse built 1821. Several attempts made 1822-1870 to move county seat to more central location, creating animosity among . . . — — Map (db m22063) HM
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Indiana law in 1831 authorized counties to establish institutions to support and accommodate the poor, carrying out 1816 Constitution provision. First Scott County home built 1861 north of Lexington; closed 1879. County home moved . . . — — Map (db m99654) HM
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Dedicated to Scott County Veterans
Who Honorably Served Their Country
In Time Of War And Conflict
God - Duty - Honor - Country
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POW * * * MIA
“You Are . . . — — Map (db m22525) WM
Scott County Board of Commissioners appointed a library board 1917 in response to citizen petitions for a public library. Library board sought Carnegie grant for funding assistance. locally $7,500 was raised; Carnegie grant of $12,500 was added. . . . — — Map (db m99459) HM
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Built 1872. One of the classic "combination" depots for passengers and freight, with board and batten siding, wide overhanging roof, and agent's bay window. Interior included separate waiting rooms for men and women. Served as . . . — — Map (db m22061) HM
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Wm. H. English
1822 - - 1896
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William Hayden English
Born at Lexington, Scott Co. Ind. Aug. 27, 1822
Died at Indianapolis Feb. 7, 1896
REPRESENTATIVE from Scott Co. in the Ind. Legislature. . . . — — Map (db m22082) HM