Historic Michigan Road Corridor - Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway

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Directions 2 From US 421 proceed north 6.0m on Old Michigan Road through New Marion and the pillar is on the right side of the road.

Directions

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Continue north on Old Michigan Road for 4.5m to intersection with US 50. Marker is on southeast corner.

Michigan Road Historic Marker Begun in 1832, as Indiana’s north-south complement to the National Road, it ran from Madison to Michigan City and opened up central and northern Indiana to future settlement.

Continue north on Old Michigan Road for 9.2m to Napoleon.

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First Ripley County Circuit Court This stone pillar marks the site of the county’s first court was convened in 1818 at Benjamin Brown’s house. This stone pillar was placed by the Ripley County Historical Society in 1922. A county historical marker in located in New Marion.

US 421 Route

From the US 421 intersection with Old Michigan Road, proceed north on US 421 7.0m to the village of Correct. the

US Coast & Geodetic Survey Marker A national survey initiated by President Jefferson, placed markers throughout the country creating a national coordinate system to assist in communication, transportation, mapping, and scientific applications.

Pine Hills Golf Course The 9-hole course near Holton, Indiana features all the hallmarks of Indiana golf. Designed by Robert Kimball, the Pine Hills golf course opened in 1991.

PH Recreation 3206 W US Highway 50 Holton, IN 47023-9206 United States P: (812) 689-3533 http://www.pinehillsholton.com

marker is on the southeast corner of the CR 450 S crossroads.

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