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| Historical Markers of Indiana |
| Band organized in East Germantown; members enlisted in 1862. Assigned to the Twelfth General Ulysees S. Grant. Marched with General William T. Sherman from Atlanta to sea. (Marker is on National Road #40 east of Lewisville, Indiana). |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Indiana's first art poyyery, a nationally-recognized product of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, was produced 1911-1955 by the 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.
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.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 1861-1865, and "Shoupade" fortification design ; 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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Two of the original Historic National
Road mile markers can still be found
today along U.S. 40 from Richmond to
Centerville. These small stone markers
informed travelers how far they were
from the state line as well as the
nearest towns. Both markers are on
private property, but they can be
viewed from the road. I can't read all of
the one above but it say's you are 9
miles away from the Indiana/Ohio State
Line.
Road mile markers can still be found
today along U.S. 40 from Richmond to
Centerville. These small stone markers
informed travelers how far they were
from the state line as well as the
nearest towns. Both markers are on
private property, but they can be
viewed from the road. I can't read all of
the one above but it say's you are 9
miles away from the Indiana/Ohio State
Line.
| April 16, 1867 - May 30, 1912 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 Located near Hagerstown, Indiana, in Henry County. Marker is on North County Road 750E on the right when traveling south. |
| Civil War Memorial "In Memory of the Henry County Soldiers" 1861 - 1865 "Lest we Forget" “One Country One Flag” Marker is in New Castle, Indiana, in Henry County. Marker is on South Main Street south of Broad Street on the east lawn of the New Castle Courthouse, the same courthouse that is shown in the book "Raintree County" |
