1840s Pioneer Cabin -- Greencastle IN
N 39° 38.303 W 086° 51.284
16S E 512465 N 4387632
A pioneer cabin on display in Robe-Ann park as a living local history museum.
Waymark Code: WMPHD9
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2015
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Created From:
DAR - posted by
ghosthunterj17
On Sept. 18, 1938, the Washburn Chapter of the DAR dedicated the 1840's pioneer cabin in Robe-Ann Park. It was intended to serve as a living museum to illustrate pioneer life in frontier Indiana.
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Member of the DAR stood with Mayor Sue Murray in front of the little cabin in Robe-Ann Park as the proclamation was signed designating Sept. 18, 2008 Pioneer Cabin Day. Present were Linda Ruark, Lauralee Baugh, Sue Ryland, Margaret Champion, June Brattain, Margaret Nelson, Jinsie Bingham, Paula Lickliter, Marilyn Clearwaters, Judy Miller and Mayor Sue Murray.
The cabin is open to the public every Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day and by appointment for school children and special groups.
The cabin is the only living museum in Putnam County. Everything in the fully furnished cabin is authentic to life for Putnam County during the 1840's.
According to DAR member Jinsie Bingham, "The furniture and artifacts have been donated by family and friends over the years to show a true picture of pioneer life in frontier Indiana."
The Washburn Chapter of the DAR was founded in Greencastle on Dec. 14, 1902. It was the 13th DAR chapter in Indiana and had 13 founding members. Members considered this a lucky number corresponding to the original 13 states.
The chapter was named for General Henry Dana Washburn, a Civil War veteran who was later names Surveyor General of the United States. It was he who first explored the Yellowstone Territory and three of his family members were charter members of the local DAR chapter.
Today the local chapter has about 50 members whose most visible presence in the community is the cabin in Robe-Ann Park.
Theme:
Pioneer history of the area
Street Address:
Robe-Ann Park
Greencastle IN
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: no
Hours of Operation:
Varies -- call 653-3395 For dates and times
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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