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Lincoln Pioneer Village (Vaca2010)

Photos from the Lincoln Pioneer Village in Rockport, IN. Some of the 1955 movie "The Kentuckian" was shot at this location.
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James Gentry, Sr. Historic Landmark<br /> <br /> Location: SR 162, Lincoln State Park, 0.5 mile east of Gentryville & junction of SR 62/US 231, north side of highway. (Spencer County, Indiana)<br /> <br /> Gentry (1778-1840) settled northwest of here in 1818. A farmer and merchant, Gentry employed Abraham Lincoln to help transport merchandise by flatboat to New Orleans in December, 1828. Lincoln family spent its last night at Gentry's home before leaving for Illinois in 1830.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.in.gov/history/markers/301.htm">http://www.in.gov/history/markers/301.htm</a>
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James Gentry, Sr. Historic Landmark

Location: SR 162, Lincoln State Park, 0.5 mile east of Gentryville & junction of SR 62/US 231, north side of highway. (Spencer County, Indiana)

Gentry (1778-1840) settled northwest of here in 1818. A farmer and merchant, Gentry employed Abraham Lincoln to help transport merchandise by flatboat to New Orleans in December, 1828. Lincoln family spent its last night at Gentry's home before leaving for Illinois in 1830.

http://www.in.gov/history/markers/301.htm

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  • Lincoln Pioneer Village<br /> <br /> Colonel William Jones Store<br /> <br /> The Lincoln Pioneer Village is located at the west end of Main Street in Rockport, Indiana, dedicated July 4, 1935. Portions of the 1955 movie "The Kentuckian" were filmed at this site. This site is a hidden Indiana treasure.<br /> <br /> For much more info about the Lincoln Pioneer Village, see the best website dedicated to it (needs Microsoft Internet Explorer because of the menu system): <a href="http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/">http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum">http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum</a>
  • Lincoln Pioneer Village<br /> <br /> Colonel William Jones Store<br /> <br /> The Lincoln Pioneer Village is located at the west end of Main Street in Rockport, Indiana, dedicated July 4, 1935. Portions of the 1955 movie "The Kentuckian" were filmed at this site. This site is a hidden Indiana treasure.<br /> <br /> For much more info about the Lincoln Pioneer Village, see the best website dedicated to it (needs Microsoft Internet Explorer because of the menu system): <a href="http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/">http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum">http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum</a>
  • Lincoln Pioneer Village<br /> <br /> Sarah Lincoln Grigsby Cabin<br /> <br /> The Lincoln Pioneer Village is located at the west end of Main Street in Rockport, Indiana, dedicated July 4, 1935. Portions of the 1955 movie "The Kentuckian" were filmed at this site. This site is a hidden Indiana treasure.<br /> <br /> For much more info about the Lincoln Pioneer Village, see the best website dedicated to it (needs Microsoft Internet Explorer because of the menu system): <a href="http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/">http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum">http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum</a>
  • Lincoln Pioneer Village<br /> <br /> Sarah Lincoln Grigsby Cabin<br /> <br /> The Lincoln Pioneer Village is located at the west end of Main Street in Rockport, Indiana, dedicated July 4, 1935. Portions of the 1955 movie "The Kentuckian" were filmed at this site. This site is a hidden Indiana treasure.<br /> <br /> For much more info about the Lincoln Pioneer Village, see the best website dedicated to it (needs Microsoft Internet Explorer because of the menu system): <a href="http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/">http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum">http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum</a>
  • Lincoln Pioneer Village<br /> <br /> My wife Peggy standing outside the John Pitcher Law Office.<br /> <br /> The Lincoln Pioneer Village is located at the west end of Main Street in Rockport, Indiana, dedicated July 4, 1935. Portions of the 1955 movie "The Kentuckian" were filmed at this site. This site is a hidden Indiana treasure.<br /> <br /> For much more info about the Lincoln Pioneer Village, see the best website dedicated to it (needs Microsoft Internet Explorer because of the menu system): <a href="http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/">http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum">http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum</a>
  • Lincoln Pioneer Village<br /> <br /> John Pitcher Law Office<br /> <br /> The Lincoln Pioneer Village is located at the west end of Main Street in Rockport, Indiana, dedicated July 4, 1935. Portions of the 1955 movie "The Kentuckian" were filmed at this site. This site is a hidden Indiana treasure.<br /> <br /> For much more info about the Lincoln Pioneer Village, see the best website dedicated to it (needs Microsoft Internet Explorer because of the menu system): <a href="http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/">http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum">http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum</a>
  • Lincoln Pioneer Village<br /> <br /> John Pitcher Law Office<br /> <br /> The Lincoln Pioneer Village is located at the west end of Main Street in Rockport, Indiana, dedicated July 4, 1935. Portions of the 1955 movie "The Kentuckian" were filmed at this site. This site is a hidden Indiana treasure.<br /> <br /> For much more info about the Lincoln Pioneer Village, see the best website dedicated to it (needs Microsoft Internet Explorer because of the menu system): <a href="http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/">http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum">http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum</a>
  • Lincoln Pioneer Village<br /> <br /> John Pitcher Law Office<br /> <br /> The Lincoln Pioneer Village is located at the west end of Main Street in Rockport, Indiana, dedicated July 4, 1935. Portions of the 1955 movie "The Kentuckian" were filmed at this site. This site is a hidden Indiana treasure.<br /> <br /> For much more info about the Lincoln Pioneer Village, see the best website dedicated to it (needs Microsoft Internet Explorer because of the menu system): <a href="http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/">http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum">http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum</a>
  • Lincoln Pioneer Village<br /> <br /> The Lincoln Pioneer Village is located at the west end of Main Street in Rockport, Indiana, dedicated July 4, 1935. Portions of the 1955 movie "The Kentuckian" were filmed at this site. This site is a hidden Indiana treasure.<br /> <br /> For much more info about the Lincoln Pioneer Village, see the best website dedicated to it (needs Microsoft Internet Explorer because of the menu system): <a href="http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/">http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum">http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum</a>
  • Lincoln Pioneer Village<br /> <br /> The Lincoln Pioneer Village is located at the west end of Main Street in Rockport, Indiana, dedicated July 4, 1935. Portions of the 1955 movie "The Kentuckian" were filmed at this site. This site is a hidden Indiana treasure.<br /> <br /> For much more info about the Lincoln Pioneer Village, see the best website dedicated to it (needs Microsoft Internet Explorer because of the menu system): <a href="http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/">http://www.lincolnpioneervillage.org/</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum">http://www.legendaryplaces.org/lincoln-pioneer-village-a-museum</a>
  • James Gentry, Sr. Historic Landmark<br /> <br /> Location: SR 162, Lincoln State Park, 0.5 mile east of Gentryville & junction of SR 62/US 231, north side of highway. (Spencer County, Indiana)<br /> <br /> Gentry (1778-1840) settled northwest of here in 1818. A farmer and merchant, Gentry employed Abraham Lincoln to help transport merchandise by flatboat to New Orleans in December, 1828. Lincoln family spent its last night at Gentry's home before leaving for Illinois in 1830.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.in.gov/history/markers/301.htm">http://www.in.gov/history/markers/301.htm</a>
  • James Gentry, Sr. Historic Landmark<br /> <br /> Location: SR 162, Lincoln State Park, 0.5 mile east of Gentryville & junction of SR 62/US 231, north side of highway. (Spencer County, Indiana)<br /> <br /> Gentry (1778-1840) settled northwest of here in 1818. A farmer and merchant, Gentry employed Abraham Lincoln to help transport merchandise by flatboat to New Orleans in December, 1828. Lincoln family spent its last night at Gentry's home before leaving for Illinois in 1830.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.in.gov/history/markers/301.htm">http://www.in.gov/history/markers/301.htm</a>
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