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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Washington, Indiana

 
Clickable Map of Daviess County, Indiana and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Daviess County, IN (13) Dubois County, IN (9) Greene County, IN (5) Knox County, IN (96) Martin County, IN (5) Pike County, IN (7)  DaviessCounty(13) Daviess County (13)  DuboisCounty(9) Dubois County (9)  GreeneCounty(5) Greene County (5)  KnoxCounty(96) Knox County (96)  MartinCounty(5) Martin County (5)  PikeCounty(7) Pike County (7)
Washington is the county seat for Daviess County
Washington is in Daviess County
      Daviess County (13)  
ADJACENT TO DAVIESS COUNTY
      Dubois County (9)  
      Greene County (5)  
      Knox County (96)  
      Martin County (5)  
      Pike County (7)  
 
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1 Indiana, Daviess County, Washington — Abraham Lincoln
On North East 3rd street near East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Near This Site Abraham Lincoln addressed the citizens of Washington, Indiana on October 26 1844Map (db m243610) HM
2 Indiana, Daviess County, Washington — 14.1992.1 — Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad Depot
On South Meridian Street at Depot Street, on the left when traveling south on South Meridian Street.
Mission Revival Style depot, built 1906, restored 1990; part of Washington Commercial Historic District. Link to city's trading and industrial history, with substantial railroad machine shops and car works. Indiana stop of former President Dwight D. . . . Map (db m23214) HM
3 Indiana, Daviess County, Washington — Civil War Memorial - Daviess County Indiana
On East Washington Street east of NE 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east.
( Front - Center Panel ) This memorial is the tribute of the people of Daviess County to the memory of her Brave Soldiers who endured the hardships and fought the battles of 1861 to 1865 that the Union might be preserved ( Front . . . Map (db m23352) WM
4 Indiana, Daviess County, Washington — 14.1999.1 — Fort Flora
On East Main Street west of SE 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
Built on this site by civilians to protect approximately ten families during War of 1812. Named for landowner David Flora. Ten such forts were built circa 1811-1813 in area that became Daviess County. Area was Knox County, part of Indiana Territory . . . Map (db m23211) HM
5 Indiana, Daviess County, Washington — 14.1999.2 — Homer E. Capehart / GOP Cornfield Conference
On Road W660N at Road 150W, on the left when traveling west on Road W660N.
Side A Homer E. Capehart Born into Indiana farming family 1897. Manufactured and pioneered sales of automatic phonographs, creating Capehart Corporation. Executive of Rudolph Wurlitzer Company 1933-1944. Organized 1938 Republican . . . Map (db m23206) HM
6 Indiana, Daviess County, Washington — 14.1989.1 — Mimi's House[Robert C. Graham]
On NW 1st Street at West Maple Street, on the left when traveling south on NW 1st Street.
Residence of Robert C. Graham (1885-1967), pioneer glass, truck and auto manufacturer. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 by the U.S. Department of the Interior because of its history and Prairie Style architecture.Map (db m23208) HM
7 Indiana, Daviess County, Washington — 14.1989.2 — Robert C. Graham
On County Road S 300W, 0.1 miles north of U.S. 50, on the right when traveling north.
Robert Cabel Graham (1885-1967), a native of Washington, Daviess County, with his brothers Joseph and Ray, contributed much to the economy and quality of life in that city, Evansville, and other towns. Glass factories, truck manufacturing, and . . . Map (db m98936) HM
8 Indiana, Daviess County, Washington — 14.1966.1 — Vincennes Donation Lands
Near Cumberland Drive, 0.2 miles east of State Road 57.
In 1788 Congress granted 400 acres of land to each French family of this area. The tract was laid off in a square containing 160 separate plots. Additional grants were made affecting the five counties shown.Map (db m98935) HM
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Apr. 17, 2024