Armiesburg, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Armiesburg, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 Armiesburg, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Wabash |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47862
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449613 |
Armiesburg (also called Armiesburg Mills, Armiesburgh, or Stringtown) is a small, unincorporated community in Wabash Township, Parke County, in Indiana. This means it's a small settlement that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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A Look Back in Time
Armiesburg has an interesting history, especially linked to early American events.
The Army's Stop
In late 1811, a famous general named William Henry Harrison led his army from Vincennes. They were on their way to a big fight called the Battle of Tippecanoe. A scout named Zachariah Cicott helped guide them. He knew the area well because he had traded along the Wabash River since about 1801.
Harrison's army marched right through the area that later became Parke County. They crossed a stream called Raccoon Creek and camped nearby. This is why the settlement was later named Armiesburg – because the army stopped there!
Early County Seat
After Parke County was officially created in 1821, Armiesburg was briefly very important. It was one of the first places chosen to be the county seat. The county seat is like the main town where the government offices are. At least two court sessions were held in Armiesburg. However, the county seat was finally moved to Rockville in 1822.
Town Records and Post Office
Sadly, the original map of Armiesburg was lost in a fire in Rockville in 1832. Many other important records were also destroyed. The town was then mapped out again in 1833.
A post office was opened in Armiesburg in 1844. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1902.
Where is Armiesburg?
Armiesburg is located in the western part of Parke County. It's just over 1 mile (about 1.6 km) east of where the Big Raccoon Creek flows into the Wabash River. It's also about 1.5 miles (about 2.4 km) southeast of another community called Montezuma. The land here is about 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level.
