Fort Turman ~ Sullivan County, IN
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YoSam.
N 39° 07.170 W 087° 35.538
16S E 448797 N 4330204
Gave shelter to Harrison and men on the march to Tippecanoe.
Waymark Code: WM7VV7
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2009
Views: 2
Marker Text:
FORT TURMANBuilt in 1810 by Benjamin Turman in the Big Springs area on the Harrison Trail from the Fort at Vincennes. The Fort served as protection from Indians and gave shelter to Harrison's men on the march to the Battle of Tippecanoe.
Group that erected the marker: Nathaniel Foote Chapter, National Society, Colonial Dames XVII Century
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
IN-154,
S. side of rd., just E. of Turman Creek Bridge, IN USA
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