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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13N6_crossroads-plaza_Terre-Haute-IN.html
The City of Terre Haute has a rich history, spurred by transportation advancements Terre Haute became the "Crossroads of America". This plaza commemorates the achievements of the first steamboat on the Wabash in 1823, the National Road reaching Te…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13N5_twelve-points_Terre-Haute-IN.html
The community was named for the twelve corners created by the intersection of Lafayette, Maple and 13th Street. Twelve Points was begun in 1889 when Walter Phillips had his land surveyed and the business district laid out. At that time the area ha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13N3_the-unknown-embattled-defenders-of-fort-harrison_Terre-Haute-IN.html
Here unknown but not forgotten lie the Embattled Defenders of Fort Harrison
September 3, - 5, 1812
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13N2_burial-ground-fort-william-harrison_Terre-Haute-IN.html
Dedicated to the memory of the courageous pioneers who so successfully defended Fort Harrison in the activities which served as a Prologue to The War of 1812
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13MF_1812-fort-harrison-1912_Terre-Haute-IN.html
This stone marks the site, and commemorates the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Heroic Defense, of Fort Harrison by a small body of United States Soldiers, assisted by the settlers against the Indians.
September 4, 1812
The Fort was built …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13MC_wea-tribe-at-terre-haute_Terre-Haute-IN.html
Side One
This bountiful area on the Wabash River was occupied early by American Indians. French and later Americans recognized this strategic area called terre haute (high land). At least one Wea village was present in area by late 1700s. Wea C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13MA_union-hospital_Terre-Haute-IN.html
In 1892, near this site, Union Hospital was founded by Leo J. Weinstein, M.D., and Benjamin F. Swafford, M.D., with the support of local citizens. This hospital established Terre Haute's first School of Nursing in 1900.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13M5_crossroads-of-america_Terre-Haute-IN.html
U.S. Highway 40, the old National Road which opened the west for settlement, and U.S. Highway 41, a major north-south route, were designated part of the original federal highway system in 1926. Their intersection in Terre Haute at Wabash Avenue an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13M4_chauncey-rose-1794-1877_Terre-Haute-IN.html
Home of early business and civic leader who built his fortune on honesty, frugality and hard work. He used his wealth generously for the care of orphans, medicine for the sick and the education of youth.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEDF_site-of-first-providence-convent_West-Terre-Haute-IN.html
Site of First Providence ConventFounded October 22, 1840 byMother Theodore GuerinDonors - Georgia Bearss Crume - Mary Korbly McNutt