“Colonel” Harland Sanders Historical Marker
Listed in Historical landmark
6089 Zollman Rd, Otisco, Indiana 47163
A roadside marker in Otisco honoring Indiana-born entrepreneur Colonel Harland Sanders and the early roots of his famous restaurant legacy.
1937 Ohio River Flood High-Water Mark
199 West Water Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
This high-water marker shows the level reached by the historic 1937 Ohio River Flood in downtown Mount Vernon. It offers a powerful reminder of one of the region's greatest natural disasters and the resilience of the community that rebuilt after the waters receded.
Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home and National Museum
3027 E S St, Lincoln City, Indiana 47552
Explore the Indiana landscape where Abraham Lincoln grew up, with museum exhibits, the Lincoln family cabin site, a pioneer cemetery, and a living historical farm.
Battle of Corydon Park
565 Old Hwy 135, Corydon, Indiana 47112
Visit the site of Indiana’s only Civil War battle, where John Hunt Morgan’s cavalry met local Home Guard troops during Morgan’s Raid in July 1863. Preserved earthworks and interpretation bring the story of the Corydon fight to life.
Fort Knox II – Vincennes State Historic Sites
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, George Rogers Clark Sites, Historical landmark, Pioneer History, Revolutionary War
Fort Knox Dr, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Fort Knox II marks the Wabash River site of an important early U.S. military post near Vincennes. Though no reconstructed fort remains, the historic setting and interpretation help explain Indiana’s frontier defenses and William Henry Harrison’s 1811 campaign.
French Lick West Baden Museum
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, History museum
469 S Maple St Suite #103, French Lick, Indiana 47432
Explore the history of French Lick and West Baden Springs through exhibits on mineral springs, resort hotels, railroads, tourism, and notable visitors.
George Rogers Clark Homesite
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, George Rogers Clark Sites, Historical place, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Pioneer History, Revolutionary War
1021 Harrison Ave, Clarksville, Indiana 47129
A Clarksville landmark marking the later home of Revolutionary War leader George Rogers Clark, with a chance to reflect on the town’s early frontier history near the Falls of the Ohio.
Grave of Alvin P. Hovey
Listed in Civil War, Historical landmark, Monument, Notable People, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
1408 County Road 550 South, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
The grave of Alvin P. Hovey honors the Civil War general, congressman, diplomat, and 21st Governor of Indiana. Buried in Mount Vernon, Hovey's remarkable career helped shape both Indiana and the Union during one of America's defining eras.
Historic Busching Covered Bridge
Listed in Historic Bridges, Historical landmark
E County Rd 25 S, Versailles, Indiana 47042
Near Versailles, Indiana, the Historic Busching Covered Bridge offers a quiet glimpse of the region's rural past and makes a pleasant stop for covered-bridge enthusiasts, photographers, and backroad travelers.
Historic Guilford Covered Bridge
20634 IN-1, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
A historic 1879 covered bridge over Tanners Creek, offering a scenic glimpse of southeastern Indiana’s rural heritage near Guilford.
“Colonel” Harland Sanders Historical Marker
Listed in Historical landmark
6089 Zollman Rd, Otisco, Indiana 47163
A roadside marker in Otisco honoring Indiana-born entrepreneur Colonel Harland Sanders and the early roots of his famous restaurant legacy.
1937 Ohio River Flood High-Water Mark
199 West Water Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
This high-water marker shows the level reached by the historic 1937 Ohio River Flood in downtown Mount Vernon. It offers a powerful reminder of one of the region's greatest natural disasters and the resilience of the community that rebuilt after the waters receded.
Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home and National Museum
3027 E S St, Lincoln City, Indiana 47552
Explore the Indiana landscape where Abraham Lincoln grew up, with museum exhibits, the Lincoln family cabin site, a pioneer cemetery, and a living historical farm.
Battle of Corydon Park
565 Old Hwy 135, Corydon, Indiana 47112
Visit the site of Indiana’s only Civil War battle, where John Hunt Morgan’s cavalry met local Home Guard troops during Morgan’s Raid in July 1863. Preserved earthworks and interpretation bring the story of the Corydon fight to life.
Fort Knox II – Vincennes State Historic Sites
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, George Rogers Clark Sites, Historical landmark, Pioneer History, Revolutionary War
Fort Knox Dr, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Fort Knox II marks the Wabash River site of an important early U.S. military post near Vincennes. Though no reconstructed fort remains, the historic setting and interpretation help explain Indiana’s frontier defenses and William Henry Harrison’s 1811 campaign.
French Lick West Baden Museum
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, History museum
469 S Maple St Suite #103, French Lick, Indiana 47432
Explore the history of French Lick and West Baden Springs through exhibits on mineral springs, resort hotels, railroads, tourism, and notable visitors.
George Rogers Clark Homesite
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, George Rogers Clark Sites, Historical place, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Pioneer History, Revolutionary War
1021 Harrison Ave, Clarksville, Indiana 47129
A Clarksville landmark marking the later home of Revolutionary War leader George Rogers Clark, with a chance to reflect on the town’s early frontier history near the Falls of the Ohio.
Grave of Alvin P. Hovey
Listed in Civil War, Historical landmark, Monument, Notable People, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
1408 County Road 550 South, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
The grave of Alvin P. Hovey honors the Civil War general, congressman, diplomat, and 21st Governor of Indiana. Buried in Mount Vernon, Hovey's remarkable career helped shape both Indiana and the Union during one of America's defining eras.
Historic Busching Covered Bridge
Listed in Historic Bridges, Historical landmark
E County Rd 25 S, Versailles, Indiana 47042
Near Versailles, Indiana, the Historic Busching Covered Bridge offers a quiet glimpse of the region's rural past and makes a pleasant stop for covered-bridge enthusiasts, photographers, and backroad travelers.
Historic Guilford Covered Bridge
20634 IN-1, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
A historic 1879 covered bridge over Tanners Creek, offering a scenic glimpse of southeastern Indiana’s rural heritage near Guilford.
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