Historical Markers of Indiana

East Germantown Civil War Band
Band organized in East Germantown;
members enlisted in 1862. Assigned to the Twelfth
Regiment of Indiana Volunteers. Fought with
General Ulysees S. Grant. Marched with General
William T. Sherman from Atlanta to sea.

(Marker is on National Road #40 east of Lewisville,
Indiana).

Trail of Death
Two miles east, on north bank of Twin Lakes, some
800 Potawatomi Indians were collected in August
1838 and forced to begin their long march to new
homes in the West. Many perished on the way.

Oliver P. Morton Home
Residence of Oliver P. Morton. Governor of
Indiana during the crucial years of the American
Civil War. 1861-1865. U.S. Senator 1867-77.
Morton was the first native-born Governor of
Indiana.
Erected in 1962 by Indiana Civil War Centennial
Commission.
(Marker located near Centerville, Indiana on
National Road # 40.

Iron Brigade Commander
One-quarter mile south of this marker is
the home of General Solomon A. Meredith,
Iron Brigade Commander at Gettysburg.
Born in North Carolina, Meridith was an
Indiana political leader and post-war
Surveyor-General of Montana Territory.
(Marker is located on National Road #40
Cambridge City, Wayne County, Indiana).
Erected 1963 by Indianapolis Civil War
Roundtable and Indiana Historical Society.

Overbeck House and Studio
Indiana's first art poyyery, a nationally-recognized
product of the American Arts and Crafts
Movement, was produced 1911-1955 by the
Overbeck sisters. Their 1830's Federal Style
house, one block south was listed in the National
Register of Historic Places 1976..
(Marker located on National Road #40 Cambridge
City, Wayne county, Indiana).
Erected 1992 by Indiana Historical Bureau and
Jerry and Phyllis Mattheis.

Massacre of Indians
Near Markleville, Indiana
In 1824, nine Indians were murdered by white
men near this spot. The men were tried, found
guilty and hanged. It was the first execution
of white men for killing Indians.
(Marker located on S.R. #38 east of
Markleville, Madison County, Indiana.)
Erected in 1966 by Indiana Sesquicentennial
Commission.

The National Road West
Knightstown -- First Town platted on National
Road after survey, 1827 -- Named after noted
surveyor Jonathan Knight. Home of American
Communications Network founded, in 1966, to
preserve and perpetuate the "Ideals that built
America" and "the Dignity of Man." Situated in
Henry County, so named for American patriot
Patrick Henry by special legislative dictate in
1821. Why stand here idle! Is life so dear, or
peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price
of chains and slavery! Forbid it, Almighty God! I
know what course others may take; but as for
me, give me liberty, or give me death!
Located near Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana
on National Road U.S. #40.

In 1921, the Indiana General Assembly specifically authorized the Indiana Historical Commission to cooperate with and advise local
historical societies, clubs, and other organizations interested in locating and marking historical sites.
More than 150 signs, plaques, and memorials were installed in 1923 through the cooperative effort led by the Commission.
In 1947, a search was begun for a more permanent type of marker. It was decided that the markers should be made of cast
aluminum, with raised gold letters against a blue enamel background, and mounted on a post. This is the same format that is used
today.
In 1957, a concerted effort was made by the Historical Bureau and the historic sites committees of the Society of Indiana Pioneers
and the Indiana Historical Society to revive the marker program in the state. Between the years 1957 and 1965, approximately twenty
markers were installed using private donations.
The past, present, and continued success of the Indiana Historical Marker Program has been—and will be—dependent on the many
volunteers across the state who have given—and will give—of their time, energy, and money to see that markers are installed which
present, preserve, and celebrate the history of Indiana.
For more information about the Indiana Historical Marker Program, including how to apply for a historical marker, call 317-232-2537.
Here's a look at some of the markers closest to and in Henry County, Indiana.

Birthplace
James Whitcomb Riley "The Hoosier Poet"
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" and was
famous for his use of the Hoosier dialect.
Erected in 1966 by Indiana Sesquicentennial
Commission
Marker is in Greenfield, Indiana, in Hancock
County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S.
40) west of Pennsylvania Street, on the right
when traveling west.

Indiana's First Woman's Rights Convention
A convention was called for by reform-minded
Congregational Friends meeting at Greensboro,
Henry County, January 1851. Convention held
October 14-15, 1851 at Dublin adopted resolutions
for political, social, and financial rights for women.
Women and men who favored abolition,
temperance and suffrage attended. The 1852
convention formed Indiana Woman's Rights
Association to promote united action for woman's
rights. Association's 1853 convention demanded
equality in all political rights and functions. It voted
to be auxiliary to American Woman Suffrage
Association 1870. It became Indiana Woman's
Suffrage Association.
Erected in 2003 by Indiana Historical Bureau,
Indiana Women's History Association, Indiana
Commission for Women, and Town of Dublin.
Located in Dublin, Wayne County, Indiana. U.S.
National Road #40.

Birthplace of Wilbur Wright
Millville, henry County, Liberty Township, Indiana

Coming
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Underground Station
Henry County

Wendell L. Willkie 1892-1944
Rush County

Brigadier General CSA Francis Asbury Shoup
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. After the war, he was a university
professor, published author and Episcopal rector.

Laurel, Indiana.
Marker is located in the cemetery in Laurel, off S.R.
121.
Erected in October of 2006.

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