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| Historical Markers of Indiana |
| East Germantown Civil War Band 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). Photo by Mark S. Orr |
| 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 north of ths 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. Photo by Mark S. Orr |
| Overbeck House and Studio Indiana's first art pottery, 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. Photo by Mark S. Orr |
| 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. Photo by Mark S. Orr |
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.
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.
| 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 Women'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. |
| Brigadier General CSA Francis Ashbury Shoup Remembered for servce in Conferate States of America army 1861-1865, and "Shoupade" fortification design; fought in the 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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| 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. Photo by MMark S. Orr |
| Birthplace of Wilbur Wright 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" Photo by Mark S. Orr |
| Underground Station 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 erect Liberty Hall, which was located one block west of this site where many fiery anti-slavery meetings were held under his direction. .Photo provided by Jan Lockridge. |
