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Indiana Historical Bureau Markers
State historical markers commemorate significant individuals, organizations, places, and events in Indiana history. These markers help communities throughout the state promote, preserve, and present their history for the education and enjoyment of residents and tourists of all ages.
On 6th Street at Culbertson Avenue, on the left when traveling north on 6th Street.
New Albany's second city cemetery, Northern Burial Ground, was officially created July 30, 1841 when D. W. and Margaret Wilson sold land to the city. The first burial took place the following day. In 1864 and 1875, the city made additions and . . . — — Map (db m206991) HM
On Grenadier Drive west of University Drive, on the right when traveling west.
As part of a system of extension centers across the state, Indiana University established the Falls City Area Center in Jeffersonville in 1941 to offer IU classes locally. With the expansion of the WWII defense industry along the Ohio River, the . . . — — Map (db m206979) HM
On East Market Street east of East 10th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Lucy, born a slave April 10, 1838, was owned by the Higgs family that by 1850 lived near Bolivar, Tennessee. She gained her freedom in 1862 by escaping to the 23rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers camped nearby. She worked as a nurse for the soldiers . . . — — Map (db m46622) HM
On East Main Street (State Road 111) west of East 12th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built 1864 for Kerr (1827-1876), an attorney. Served five terms in the United States House of Representatives, 1865-1873 and 1875-1876. Elected Speaker of the House in 1875, the third Hoosier to serve in that capacity. — — Map (db m207004) HM
On West Main Street (Indiana Route 111) west of West First Street, on the right when traveling west.
[side 1] In summer 1862, national newspapers reported violence against blacks in Toledo, Cincinnati, Chicago, and New Albany, where on July 21, a fight between black and white men sparked two days of attacks by white mobs on blacks and their . . . — — Map (db m180404) HM
On Eastbound I-64 exit ramp at West Spring Street, on the right when traveling south on Eastbound I-64 exit ramp.
Founded 1813 along Ohio River by Joel, Nathaniel, and Abner Scribner. During 1840s and 1850s, New Albany was largest city and leading commercial and industrial center in Indiana. Industries included shipbuilding; glass and ironworks; hosiery, . . . — — Map (db m207048) HM
On East Spring Street (Old Indiana Route 62) just east of Woodrow Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Founded 1813 along Ohio River by Joel, Nathaniel, and Abner Scribner. During 1840s and 1850s, New Albany was largest city and leading commercial and industrial center in Indiana. Industries included shipbuilding; glass and ironworks; hosiery, . . . — — Map (db m180492) HM
On Culbertson Avenue at Bank Street, on the left when traveling east on Culbertson Avenue.
Railroad organized 1847, after years of legislation to provide transportation to move goods and people to and from the state's interior. Completed to Michigan City 1854 when last rail was laid in Putnam County. New Albany's economy expanded with the . . . — — Map (db m206987) HM
On East Market Street at Pearl Street, on the right when traveling east on East Market Street.
[side 1] New Albany lots were advertised for sale 1813. It was designated county seat 1819, incorporated as town 1836, then as city 1839. Area within the district was part of early plat of New Albany. District boundaries are roughly West 1st . . . — — Map (db m180493) HM
On Pearl Street at Union Street, on the right when traveling south on Pearl Street.
Tornado struck city at approximately 3:30 p.m. March 23, 1917. Moved through north side of town, affecting roughly ninety blocks. Mayor and others formed Citizens Relief Committee. Next morning Red Cross joined forces with Committee; within hours, . . . — — Map (db m206985) HM
On East Spring Street west of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Side 'One'
New Albany School Board organized a public library on May 8, 1884. This library building, supported with funds from Andrew Carnegie, opened on March 2, 1904 with 11, 125 volumes. Building is Neoclassical style, constructed of brick . . . — — Map (db m46768) HM
On West Spring Street at West 1st Street, on the left when traveling west on West Spring Street.
In 1880, an 1822 school building on this site became Scribner High School for African-American students, under an 1869 Indiana law mandating public education for African-American children and allowing segregated schools. Modern facility completed . . . — — Map (db m46624) HM
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (Old State Road 62) at Beharrell Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Ohio River Scenic Byway.
Five Indiana regiments were formed at this rendezvous point in 1846-1847 for service in the Mexican War. The first 3,000 men departed for active duty under Brigadier-General Joseph Lane during July, 1846. — — Map (db m206973) HM
On East Main Street (Indiana Route 111) at Bank Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Second state bank was established in 1834 by General Assembly with ten branch banks; one of the most successful banks at the time in U.S. This Greek Revival Style structure, built 1837, housed New Albany branch, serving Floyd, Harrison, Washington, . . . — — Map (db m180504) HM
On West Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
In fall 1846, residents of Covington and Attica skirmished at Lock 35 over lack of water to Covington. Heavy rains eventually resolved the problem. Competition among canal towns over water control was often intense. First boat reached Attica 1846 . . . — — Map (db m3284) HM
On South Perry Street, on the left when traveling south.
Ladies Library Association of Attica, created 1885, deeded its library building to city; city library opened 1902 with a collection of 1,500 books. Funds from Andrew Carnegie made it possible to build a new library here on land originally owned . . . — — Map (db m3317) HM
On Ravine Park Boulevard near East Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north.
American Indians frequented this area, rich in natural resources. The ravine provided water from natural springs, marl for lime, and clay for bricks for nineteenth-century residents of Attica, platted 1825. City became owner of ravine 1906 when . . . — — Map (db m3311) HM
On Liberty Street (U.S. 136), on the left when traveling west.
The 1st wife of Governor David Wallace and Mother of General Lew Wallace, soldier, author of Ben Hur, statesman & diplomat, is here buried. She influenced the lives of two important Hoosiers. — — Map (db m3382) HM
On U.S. 41 at County Road E 100 N, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 41.
Famous orator - Representative in Congress, 1861-66, 1869-73; U.S. Senator, 1877–1897; chief promoter of the building of the Library of Congress. — — Map (db m3232) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 52) south of East 5th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Platted 1808 along Whitewater River, Brookville was an important entry point to interior lands opened to settlement. The district's concentration of well-preserved buildings reflects the city's continued prosperity. Brookville Historic District . . . — — Map (db m44697) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 52) north of East 9th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated in 1912, starting with approximately 600 books; collections and services have expanded to meet needs of local patrons. One of 1, 679 libraries built in U.S. with funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Indiana built more Carnegie . . . — — Map (db m44694) HM
On Mill Street north of East 9th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Side one
This grandstand built 1922 to seat 1, 000 and serve fans of new Brookville semi-pro team. Twenty box seats included to help pay for construction. Central platform included for community activities. Facility later used for youth . . . — — Map (db m44693) HM
On St. Mary's Road at Castle Road, on the left when traveling west on St. Mary's Road.
One mile south is intersection of western boundary line of Treaty of Greenville, Ohio (1795) and Treaty of Grouseland, near Vincennes (1805), northeastern boundary line. By these treaties, Native American tribes ceded land to the United States . . . — — Map (db m66866) HM
On U.S. 52 at Little Cedar Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 52.
Built in 1812, this is the oldest church building still on its original location in the state. Interior shows rifle openings in walls, a balcony and raised pulpit. Burial plot adjoins church. — — Map (db m44920) HM
On Franklin Church Road, 0.3 miles south of Fairfield Causeway Road, on the right when traveling south.
United Brethren among earliest settlers in eastern Indiana during territorial period. Original structure, built 1831, one of first United Brethren churches in Indiana. Evangelical United Brethren Church joined Methodist Church to become United . . . — — Map (db m66867) HM
On State Road 121 at High Street, on the left when traveling north on State Road 121.
(Front Side)
Remembered for service in Confederate States of America army, 1861-1865, and "Shoupade" fortification design; fought in battles of Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Atlanta. Advocated recruitment of African Americans for CSA army. . . . — — Map (db m66860) HM
On Toner Street (State Road 121) at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Toner Street.
Here Edward Toner founded SOMERSET, 1816, & operated Toner's Tavern, 1816-1823, from which rallying point pioneers started west on Jacob Whetzel's Trace to the "New Purchase" of Central Indiana. — — Map (db m66859) HM
On Pennington Road, 0.1 miles west of Banes Street, on the left when traveling east.
Known for flocks that darkened the sky, the passenger pigeon was once the most abundant North American bird. A population in the billions as late as 1860 was nearly zero by 1900. Communication and transportation advancements enabled market . . . — — Map (db m238484) HM
On U.S. 52 east of McGuire Ridge Road, on the right when traveling east.
Important waterway of pioneer commerce. Built 1836 - 47 from Lawrenceburg to Hagerstown, with branch to Cincinnati. Used until 1860. Fifteen-mile section restored by state. — — Map (db m44708) HM
On Snow Hill Road, 0.1 miles west of Johnson Fork Road, on the right when traveling west.
(Front Side)
Built 1894-1895 over Johnson's Fork Creek by John H. Horn and William H. Butts to a Howe truss design by John Burkhart. All men were local residents. Bridge was important passageway to Cincinnati markets. Rests on stone . . . — — Map (db m66868) HM
On North Old US Highway 31 north of County Road E 350 N, on the right when traveling north.
Extending from Michigan City to the Ohio River at Madison. Begun by the state in 1832 with funds obtained from sale of land granted by the Potawatomi Indians. Opened northern part of state to settlers. — — Map (db m35346) HM
On South Clay Street at West Oak Street, on the left when traveling north on South Clay Street.
Side 'One'
Born 1799 in North Carolina. Purchased land 1818 in Gibson County. Cockrum and Jacob Warrick Hargrove laid out the town of Oakland (now Oakland City) on January 15, 1856. Cockrum and his son William Monroe Cockrum, along with . . . — — Map (db m47807) HM
On North West Street north of West Broadway Street (Indiana Route 64), on the left when traveling north.
By 1862, the Union Army’s need for new recruits could no longer be met by volunteers; in March 1863, U.S. Congress passed the Enrollment Act authorizing a national draft. Drafted or enrolled men of means could hire substitutes to serve in their . . . — — Map (db m238485) HM
On County Road 500W south of Road 100N, on the right when traveling south.
Side 'One'
Settled in late 1840s by Joshua and Sanford Lyles, former slaves from Tennessee. African Methodist Episcopal Church (since 1860) and schools (1865-1958) played important roles in sustaining the community. On land donated by Joshua . . . — — Map (db m47805) HM
On E. Washington St at N. Walnut St on E. Washington St.
Built circa 1888. Occupied by civic leaders (Nixon Winslow, Levi Scott, and Joseph Patterson) who made significant contributions to Fairmount's economic, educational, and cultural development. Patterson was community's medical doctor, 1889-1913. . . . — — Map (db m63799) HM
On W. North A St at N. Grant St, on the right when traveling west on W. North A St.
This Richardsonian Romanesque style structure, built 1900-1902, reflects the area's prosperity during the natural gas boom. The town of Harrisburg had been renamed Gas City in 1892. — — Map (db m63801) HM
On County Road 600 N, 1.1 miles west of State Road 15.
The largest Indian cemetery in Indiana. Few graves are marked. The Indians buried here are largely descendants of Chief Metocinya and include Meshingomesia and his family. The first burial was probably in 1873. Burial was contrary to Indian . . . — — Map (db m182607) HM
On South Washington Street at East 35th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Washington Street.
As Black residents left nearby Weaver Settlement for jobs in Marion, Rev. G. W. Shelton began organizing a church on the southside of the city in 1899. In 1901, the congregation purchased the building here. Over 600 people helped dedicate the church . . . — — Map (db m231185) HM
On State Road 15 at County Road 600 N on State Road 15. Reported permanently removed.
Site of battle fought Dec. 18, 1812, in which British-allied Miami Indians were defeated by U.S. troops and Militia under Col. John Campbell. — — Map (db m208561) HM
On East 4th Street at South McClure Street on East 4th Street.
Side 1
Tracklayers building narrow gauge railroad connecting Great Lakes at Toledo, Ohio, with Mississippi River reached this point October 1, 1880. In 1887, 2,000 men converted 206 miles of this to standard gauge railroad in 11 . . . — — Map (db m215005) HM
On South Washington Street at East 3rd Street (State Road 18), on the left when traveling south on South Washington Street.
In October 1818, Purchasing Commissioners Lewis Cass, Benjamin Parke and Governor Jonathan Jennings acquired Indian claims on the land shown on this marker. About one-third of modern Indiana was involved in this transaction. — — Map (db m1500) HM
On West 4th Street (Indiana Route 18) near South Garfield Street, on the right when traveling east. Reported damaged.
Samuel Plato (circa 1882-1957), African American architect and contractor, lived in Marion (circa 1903-1921). House here attributed to him; he also designed and built structures throughout the U.S. One of few black architects to win federal . . . — — Map (db m238486) HM
On West 600 South (County Route 600 S) at County Route 350 W, on the right when traveling west on West 600 South.
Black pioneers, fleeing threats to their freedom in southern slave states, settled in Grant County by the 1840s. With other free and formerly enslaved families who arrived over the following decades, they cleared and drained the forested, swampy . . . — — Map (db m168285) HM
On State Road 26 at S. Wheeling Pike, on the left when traveling east on State Road 26.
Trask, like other pioneer villages, served an important commercial, social, and educational role for early settlers. The post office (1846-1901) marked the start and end of Trask's official existence. As travel improved, such villages disappeared or . . . — — Map (db m215000) HM
On S. Baseline Road (County Road 25 E) 1.2 miles north of County Road 300 S, on the left when traveling north.
Built 1883 by A.M. Kennedy and Sons to Burr arch truss design on stone abutments. Closed 1957; opened 1967 after foundation and roof rehabilitation; closed 1990. Bridge reopened 1998 following extensive structural renovation and replacement of . . . — — Map (db m98962) HM
On North Commercial Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North Commercial Street.
Born in Worthington 1875. Left home at sixteen and became performer, composer, and bandmaster for several circuses, including Ringling Brothers (1902-1904, 1907) and Barnum and Bailey (1908-1910). Brought his publishing company to Worthington 1923; . . . — — Map (db m21728) HM
On West North Street at Magnolia Street, on the right when traveling west on West North Street.
Kokomo native Ryan White was diagnosed with AIDS in 1984 after contracting the virus from a contaminated hemophilia treatment. He faced intense discrimination from his community in a time of fear and misunderstanding about AIDS and was prevented . . . — — Map (db m216621) HM
On E. 276th Street, 0.8 miles east of U.S. 31, on the left when traveling east.
Free people of color left the South starting in the 1820s as threats to freedom and property escalated with slavery expansion. In 1835, Hansel and Elijah Roberts and Micajah Walden of North Carolina bought land in Hamilton County near anti-slavery . . . — — Map (db m98840) HM
On Brooks School Road just east of East 116th Street, on the right when traveling south.
By the early 1900s, Indianapolis was home to multiple medical education institutions which required corpses for dissection-based learning. Extant laws failed to provide enough bodies for this use, generating a lucrative black market. In 1902, . . . — — Map (db m210940) HM
On Logan Street east of North 10th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Hamilton County formed 1823. Noblesville platted 1823, selected county seat 1824, incorporated 1851. Located east of downtown commercial area; boundaries are Conner and Logan streets (east and west) and 10th and 17th streets (north and south). . . . — — Map (db m240) HM
On South 8th Street close to Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Norman Norell, 1900-1972. Fashion designer Norman (Levinson) Norell was born near here. The Levinsons settled in Noblesville in 1857 and opened a men’s clothing store. They relocated to Indianapolis in 1907, where theater productions inspired . . . — — Map (db m210939) HM
On Allisonville Road, on the right when traveling west.
First bridge spanning White River at Potter's Ford was commissioned 1860 and named after the landowner, William Potter. In 1870, Hamilton County Commissioners voted for construction of this "Howe Truss" bridge. It was finished 1871 and . . . — — Map (db m8165) HM
On Canal Way west of Meadows Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
These canal-bed earthworks are remnants of construction on the Central Canal from 1836-39. It was planned to link the Hoosier interior with interstate markets, via the Wabash & Erie Canal, as part of the 1836 Internal Improvement Act. Indiana's . . . — — Map (db m41624) HM
On Hoovert Street west of North Union Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1837, an enslaved family of three escaped from Missouri; settled six miles north of here 1839 with name Rhodes. In 1844, Singleton Vaughn arrived at their home to claim them; family resisted until neighbors arrived. Vaughn agreed to take . . . — — Map (db m216703) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 40) west of Apple Street, on the right when traveling west.
The use of the rooster as a Democratic party symbol originated in Greenfield in the 1840 campaign. The rooster was later adopted by the state and national Democratic parties. — — Map (db m273) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 40) west of Pennsylvania Street, on the right when traveling west.
Birthplace
James Whitcomb Riley
“The Hoosier Poet”
October 7, 1849–July 22, 1916
Editor, author, poet, lecturer and entertainer. One of the best known Hoosiers of all time, Riley first wrote under the name "Benj. F. Johnson of Boone" . . . — — Map (db m213261) HM
On North Capitol Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
A force of about 400, Indiana militia and citizen volunteers commanded by Col. Lewis Jordan, engaged John Hunt Morgan's raiders, 2,400 cavalry, along a wooded ridge a mile south of Corydon. The determined Hoosier defense caused General Duke, . . . — — Map (db m9636) HM
On Summit Street at North Maple Street, on the left when traveling east on Summit Street.
First burials date back to founding of Corydon 1808. Col. Thomas L. Posey, a public minded citizen, donated the original ground to the Town of Corydon for burial purposes. The Farquar family added a small addition and the remainder of the cemetery . . . — — Map (db m9718) HM
On North Elm Street north of East Beaver Street, on the right when traveling north.
Site of the first Methodist church, Corydon. Lot purchased from Isaiah Boone, son of Squire Boone, in 1826. Earlier, Corydon was a station on Silver Creed Methodist Circuit. Services were held in Corydon as early as 1816. — — Map (db m9716) HM
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (State Road 62) 0.3 miles east of State Road 135, on the right when traveling east.
Corydon became the first state capital of Indiana in 1816. The first constitution was drawn up and the first sessions of the state legislature and supreme court convened here. — — Map (db m198385) HM
On North Mulberry Street at East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on North Mulberry Street.
Built 1817. Housed offices of State Treasurer and Auditor until Fall of 1824. The cellar was the Treasury vault. Building used by Harrison County Seminary, 1829-51. Since 1871, home of Amzi Brewster heirs. — — Map (db m241644) HM
On East Walnut Street south of North Elm Street, on the right when traveling west.
Home of Governor William Hendricks 1822-1825 while he was Governor of Indiana. Front room was Governor's Headquarters. Hendricks was also Secretary of Constitutional Convention. House wa built 1817 by Davis Floyd, Territorial Auditor and Treasurer . . . — — Map (db m9711) HM
On East Cherry Street, on the left when traveling north.
Organized 1808 from parts of Knox and Clark Counties. Named in honor of William Henry Harrison who owned land within the County and was Territorial Governor and later ninth President of U.S.
Fourth County formed in Indiana Territory. Original . . . — — Map (db m9750) HM
On North Capitol Avenue (State Road 62) at West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south on North Capitol Avenue.
First Log Jail erected 1809. Spier Spencer, First Sheriff, was killed 1811 commanding the Harrison County Yellow Jackets in the Battle of Tippecanoe.
During first twelve years, Harrison County had a whipping post where justice was meted out by . . . — — Map (db m9628) HM
On North Capitol Avenue near East Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Capital of Indiana Territory was moved to Corydon from Vincennes, 1813.
This building became first State Capitol, 1816.
Offices were moved to Indianapolis in 1825. — — Map (db m9626) HM
On East Walnut Street near Elm Street, on the right when traveling east.
Shields, born 1769 in Virginia, served as a private for the entire Lewis and Clark Expedition from October 19, 1803 until October 10, 1806; one of its "Nine Young Men from Kentucky," he was a skilled gunsmith and blacksmith.
The Corps of . . . — — Map (db m9642) HM
On Summit Street west of Hill Street, on the right when traveling east.
Facility built 1891 as elementary and secondary school for African Americans. Originally known as Corydon Colored School; first graduation was on May 14, 1897.
Renamed 1987 for Leora Brown Farrow, a teacher at the school, 1924 - 1950. . . . — — Map (db m9627) HM
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (State Road 62) at North Gethsemane Road Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Ohio River Scenic Byway.
Rev. George Forster preached to Lutherans in Harrison County as early as 1805. Mt. Solomon Church was organized in 1810 four miles southwest of this spot and is credited as being the first Lutheran Church established in Indiana. — — Map (db m207095) HM
On East Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
Front side
Born in Maryland early 1810's. Bought land in Corydon, May 1849. In November 1857, Kentuckians arrested Wright and two white men, Charles and David Bell; they were indicted and jailed in Kentucky for aiding escape of fugitive . . . — — Map (db m9615) HM
On Old Hwy 135 (Indiana Route 337), on the right when traveling north.
Polly Strong was born into slavery circa 1796 in the Northwest Territory. Vincennes innkeeper Hyacinthe Lasselle purchased her circa 1806. Although the 1816 Indiana Constitution prohibited slavery and involuntary servitude, in 1820, Strong and . . . — — Map (db m238487) HM
On North Oak Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built 1817 - - Home of Col. Thomas Posey, son of Gov. Posey. Col. Posey (1792 - 1863) served as Treasurer of Harrison County; Cashier of Corydon Branch of the Bank of Vincennes; U.S. Military Pension Agent in Indiana; Adjutant General of Indiana; . . . — — Map (db m241643) HM
On East Walnut Street at North Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on East Walnut Street.
Organized under Louisville Presbytery, Synod of Kentucky, January 1819 by Rev. John Finley Crowe who later founded Hanover College. Early Church services were held in homes and in State Capitol prior to building first church 1826. Original church . . . — — Map (db m9713) HM
On North Maple Street near East High Street, on the right when traveling north.
Side one
Free blacks and former slaves organized an African Methodist Episcopal congregation in Corydon by 1843. In 1851, church trustees purchased land in Corydon in order to build a church and for school purposes. In 1878, church . . . — — Map (db m9752) HM
On Barron Avenue Northeast south of Main Street Northeast (Indiana Road 62), on the right when traveling south.
Union General in the Civil War; U.S. District Judge; Postmaster General under President Arthur; Interim U.S. Secretary of Treasury in 1884; U.S. Secretary of State under President Cleveland. Was born in Lanesville in 1832, and lived in Corydon for . . . — — Map (db m207057) HM
On Pearl Street at Railroad Street, on the right when traveling south on Pearl Street.
(Side One)
Born 1878 in Pecksburg (which was 2.1 miles east). Elected to Board of Controls of Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) 1911, appointed Permanent Secretary 1913, continued after 1929 as Commissioner of High School . . . — — Map (db m69349) HM
On Whispering Pines Boulevard at South County Road 625 East, on the right when traveling east on Whispering Pines Boulevard.
Adrian A. Parsons A Civil War veteran, Parsons engaged in diversified farming near here in 1884. In 1890s, he began purposeful, sustained cultivation of soybeans used for forage and fertilizer on his farm. Soybeans were not widely grown in U.S. . . . — — Map (db m232186) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 36) near North Wayne Street, on the right when traveling west.
Organized 1876 at Ladoga as second private Indiana normal school specializing in teacher training. Based on Alfred Holbrook's techniques at his normal college in Lebanon, Ohio which pioneered teacher training in America. Central Normal College was . . . — — Map (db m239) HM
On South Indiana Street at East Broadway Street on South Indiana Street.
(Side one):
At May 1902 meeting newly-formed Library Board authorized lot purchase and tax levy to support a public library as required by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie for funding. Designed by S. C. Dark of Indianapolis in Classical . . . — — Map (db m238) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 36) west of Cross Street (State Road 39), on the right when traveling west.
(Side One) Residential district bounded by Main, East, Cross, and Marion streets. Nineteenth and early twentieth century homes reflect social and economic diversity of residents, including town’s prominent citizens. Listed in National Register of . . . — — Map (db m237) HM
Near E. Main Street (U.S. 36) east of Wayne Street.
(Side One)
He was born in Danville March 5, 1860 and educated in Danville Graded School. He played for Danville Browns baseball team in 1883 and for Evansville and Indianapolis minor league ball clubs 1884 and 1885. He played for . . . — — Map (db m69351) HM
On E. Main Street (U.S. 40) at Avon Avenue (State Road 267), on the right when traveling east on E. Main Street.
has been the site of annual meeting of Religious Society of Friends since 1858. The Depository was erected to house Quaker records, 1873. Friends Central Academy served as secondary school, 1881-1919. — — Map (db m69404) HM
On S. High St at E. Main St, on the right when traveling north on S. High St.
Seth Hinshaw, (1787-1865), well-known abolitionist, operated a station of the Underground Railroad on this site, prior to the Civil War. He also operated a store in which he refused to sell goods produced by slave labor. In 1843, Hinshaw helped . . . — — Map (db m63804) HM
On North County Road 750E (County Road 750), on the right when traveling south.
Co-inventor of the airplane with his brother, Orville, he began studying flight, 1896; built first model airplane, 1899; began gliding, 1900; and achieved first successful powered flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, December 17, 1903. — — Map (db m4664) HM
Here on July 4, 1894, Elwood Haynes made the first test run of an automobile which he designed and built. His car reached a speed of about seven miles per hour over a six mile course on the Pumpkinvine Pike. — — Map (db m1455) HM
On North Jefferson Street at East Washington on North Jefferson Street.
(Side 1)
Canal Landing on Washington Street. The Huntington Landing started 120 feet west on Washington St and continued to the lock at Cherry St. The Wabash & Erie canal was 4 feet deep and 100 feet wide as this point. Other locks . . . — — Map (db m65223) HM
On Henry St. near Charles St., on the left when traveling north.
Drover Town, the first addition south of the Little River was platted Aug. 22, 1857 by Henry Drover. It included about 20 of his 160 acres of woodland. Family first names were given to the streets. Additional subdivisions followed. Huntington's . . . — — Map (db m55693) HM
On West Park Drive (Business U.S. 24) 0.1 miles west of Dimond Street, on the right when traveling west.
Pioneering cryptanalyst Elizebeth Friedman was born in Huntington. She developed her skill in codebreaking while searching for supposed hidden messages Shakespeare’s plays at Riverbank Laboratories in Illinois in the 1910s. There, she and her . . . — — Map (db m238488) HM
On West Park Drive at SR 9, on the right when traveling east on West Park Drive.
The junction of the Wabash and Little rivers, 100 yards south, was the western terminus of the Maumee-Wabash long portage and, in 1835, of the first section of the Wabash and Erie Canal. During the 18th century French and English traders passed this . . . — — Map (db m45118) HM
On Wabash Road (U.S. 24) at N Marion Road (State Road 9) on Wabash Road.
Jean Baptiste Richardville
(Pe-she-wah), 1761-1841
last great chief of the Miamis, made the forks of the Wabash his principal residence. His mother was the influential Tau-cum-wah sister of Chief Little Turtle. — — Map (db m7541) HM
On Jefferson St., 0.1 miles north of Riverside Dr., on the right when traveling south.
(Side 1)
Huntington's Ford and First Bridge
Pioneers forded Little River From Charles Street diagonally across just below the Island to the Court House. A dugout canoe, when hailed, carried pedestrians across for 50 cents. . . . — — Map (db m65224) HM
Huntington, the “Lime City.” so named for its many limestone quarries and kilns, the first kiln being built in this vicinity by Michael Houseman in 1843 or 1844. By 1885 there were 31 kilns in operation: eight were perpetual kilns, the . . . — — Map (db m7544) HM
On 1200 West Park Drive (Business U.S. 24) west of Dimond Street, on the left when traveling west.
Pioneering cryptanalyst Elizabeth Smith Friedman was born in Huntington. She developed her skill in codebreaking while searching for supposed hidden messages in Shakespeare's plays at Riverbank Laboratories in Illinois in the 1910s. There, she . . . — — Map (db m220229) HM
On State Road 105 at State Road 124 on State Road 105.
(Side 1) Pioneer Medical Doctors. George A. Osborn, 1823-1902, Margaret Osborn, 1827-1914, Parents of Chase S. Osborn. The mother launched upon active practice here 1860. The father practiced in Ohio before 1850.
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(Front Side)
Born 1810 in what is now Huntington County. She was a granddaughter of Miami Chief Little Turtle. Her second husband was Antoine Revarre; her son Anthony Revarre, lived with her near Roanoke and acted as interpreter since . . . — — Map (db m61120) HM
First lock west of summit level of Wabash and Erie Canal (connected Lake Erie with Ohio River in 1853). Known as Dickey Lock. Built as Lock 1, 1834-1835, of wood construction; renumbered Lock 4 as result of canal completion to Ohio line (1840). . . . — — Map (db m61119) HM
On East 3rd Street at N Main Street on East 3rd Street.
Side A A Warren Public Library Board was organized in June 1916 after a public fundraising campaign to buy books and periodicals. In 1917, a grant of $10,000 from the Carnegie Corporation was confirmed to support construction of a free . . . — — Map (db m41467) HM
On South Main Street (U.S. 50) at East Cross Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
In Memory of Col. John Ketcham
1782 - 1865
Fearless pioneer, Ranger, surveyor, public servant who dedicated this public square for seat of government of Jackson County, Ind. when Brownstown was founded April 8, 1816.
Time Capsule . . . — — Map (db m46756) HM
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