Adams Township in Sheridan in Hamilton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Indiana Celebration Point Of History
George Boxley, Abolitionist, ca. 1780-1865
Refuge Log Cabin-1828
— National Register of Historic Places —
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, February 19, 2023
1. Indiana Celebration Point Of History Marker
Born in Virginia, George Boxley, first settler in Adams Township, Hamilton County, came to Indiana, as a fugitive from justice. Accused of helping slaves to escape and fomenting a slave rebellion in 1816 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, Boxley fled from jail aided by his wife Hannah. On the run for 12 years from Ohio to the Missouri Territory, Boxley arrived here about 1828, soon joined by his large family in this wilderness. He staked an 80-acre claim. Credited with establishing the first school in the township, Boxley constructed a log structure nearby where he taught his own children and those of other settlers coming into the area. In 1851, a township school was established nearby. Boxley's son, Caswell, a lawyer as well as a teacher, purchased his father's land in 1859 and along the south edge platted lots for the new town of Sheridan. In front of the cabin he built a fine house that burned in 1997.
Restored In 2007 to Celebrate Our Heritage.
Erected 2007.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Education • Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 40° 8.284′ N, 86° 13.26′ W. Marker is in Sheridan
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Boxley Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); Roberts Settlement (approx. 6.7 miles away); Rhodes Family Incident (approx. 7.8 miles away); The Dunham House (approx. 9.9 miles away); Ryan White (1971-1990) (approx. 10.6 miles away); Albert Smith White (approx. 11.8 miles away); Big Four Trail (approx. 11.8 miles away); Michigan Road (approx. 11.9 miles away).
More about this marker. The marker stands in Veteran's Park.
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, February 19, 2023
2. Indiana Celebration Point Of History Marker
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, February 19, 2023
3. Indiana Celebration Point Of History Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
