Spencer County, Indiana Courthouse and Library, Rockport, Indiana
| Description: |
Rockport became the seat of Spencer County in 1818. The current courthouse was built in 1921 and is the county’s fifth. In October 1844, Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech in the third courthouse on behalf of Henry Clay, the Whig presidential candidate. |
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| Origin: | ca. 1930 |
| Publisher: |
Digital Image 2009 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/P0391/id/1032 |
| Collection: |
Postcards of Indiana the Jay Small Collection |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org. |
| Geography: |
Indiana Spencer Rockport |
| Subjects: |
Spencer County (Ind.) Courthouses Libraries Government facilities |
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