Historical Markers in Spring Mill Village, Indiana

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Historical Markers in Spring Mill Village, Indiana

1 ► Indiana, Lawrence County, Spring Mill Village — A Tale of Two Scotsmen —

Although they never met, George Donaldson honored his countryman, Alexander Wilson, with this stone monument. Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) The Father of Ornithology At the age of 13, Alexander Wilson began an apprenticeship as a . . . — — Map (db m185705) HM

2 ► Indiana, Lawrence County, Spring Mill Village — Amzi Munson Residence — [Spring Mill State Park] —

Site of the Amzi Munson Residence. Cabin of Andrew Todd. Used in Restoration. Built 1830. Restored 1929. — — Map (db m163035) HM

3 ► Indiana, Lawrence County, Spring Mill Village — Civilian Conservation Corp — This area is dedicated to the committed services of the Civilian Conservation Corps — Co. 1536, Co. 539 —

"Created in early 1933, the CCC was an effort by President Franklin Roosevelt to combine the national need for employment with the preservation of natural and historical resources. From May, 1933 until 1942, CCC boys restored village cabins, built . . . — — Map (db m163025) HM

4 ► Indiana, Lawrence County, Spring Mill Village — Hat Factory — [Spring Mill State Park] —

Hat Factory of John Lindsey. Present structure was home of Young Edwards. Built 1816. Restored 1930. — — Map (db m163040) HM

5 ► Indiana, Lawrence County, Spring Mill Village — Indiana State Parks — The First 100 Years — Spring Mill State Park —

…our parks and preserves are not mere picnicking places. They are rich storehouses of memories and reveries. They are a solace to the aged and an inspiration to the young. Richard Lieber, Founder Indiana State . . . — — Map (db m163028) HM

6 ► Indiana, Lawrence County, Spring Mill Village — Indiana State Parks — 1916-2016 — Spring Mill State Park —

Honoring a century of conservation and outdoor recreation. Celebrating unique, cherished places where future generations can experience nature and history. Spring Mill established 1927 "I hope and trust that the small beginning . . . — — Map (db m163030) HM

7 ► Indiana, Lawrence County, Spring Mill Village — Lehigh Portland Cement — Spring Mill State Park —

On June 19, 1928 the Lehigh Portland Cement Company donated the area known as Hammer Mill Land to the state of Indiana for its natural beauty and scenic characteristics, to be used for the preservation and use as a state park This . . . — — Map (db m163045) HM

8 ► Indiana, Lawrence County, Spring Mill Village — Montgomery Tavern — [Spring Mill State Park] —

Site of Montgomery Tavern. Pioneer home of Timothy Murray. Used in restoration. Built 1824. Restored 1929. — — Map (db m163039) HM

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9 ► Indiana, Lawrence County, Spring Mill Village — The Granny White House — [Spring Mill State Park] —

A Pioneer Home Raised April 14, 1824 Restored 1931 — — Map (db m163034) HM

10 ► Indiana, Lawrence County, Spring Mill Village — The Hamer Cemetery — Spring Mill State Park —

The Hamer Cemetery represents the customs and beliefs of 1800s frontier Hoosiers. The Hamer Cemetery began out of immediate need when a traveler died in the night near this location. Mill owner Hugh Hamer instructed his carpenters to build a . . . — — Map (db m163047) HM

11 ► Indiana, Lawrence County, Spring Mill Village — The Stage Coach Trail — Spring Mill State Park —

You are standing on the Stagecoach Trail, an historic stagecoach route. From this point, the trail curves to the right into the woods. Stagecoaches stopped here on their way between New Albany and Terre Haute. Stagecoaches had to stop . . . — — Map (db m163037) HM

12 ► Indiana, Lawrence County, Spring Mill Village — Wilson Monument —

In honor of Alexander Wilson "Father of American Ornithology" Erected in 1866 by George Donaldson — — Map (db m186479) HM

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