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When:
04/13/2024 @ 13:00 – 15:00
2024-04-13T13:00:00-04:00
2024-04-13T15:00:00-04:00
Where:
Blountsville Cemetery Dedication
8934 N Wilbur Wright Rd
Losantville, IN 47354
USA
8934 N Wilbur Wright Rd
Losantville, IN 47354
USA
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The Society of the War of 1812 in Indiana, Inc is sponsoring a special dedication that will feature the dedication of five (5) – 1812 War of 1812 veterans markers buried at the Blountsville, IN Cemetery. The event will be Sat. April 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm and a backup rain date of Sun. April 14, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Muster at 1:00 pm The 2nd Kentucky Regiment, Mississinewa Light Artillery (cannon crew), drum major and 2 fifers along with other 1812 living historians will be involved. The Henry County Veteran Rep. will also be in attendance.
Parking will be at the on the side streets of Blountsville which is on just east of Highway 35.
Blountsville is located in Henry County, south east of Muncie east off of the flashing light on Highway 35. Andrew Blount is founder of the town and was a fifer during the War of 1812 in Indiana while living in Wayne County, IN. His father William Blount is buried in downtown Muncie under a sidewalk across the street from East Washington Academy on Ohio St. Much work has been gone forth in the past 4 years in making the older part of the cemetery immaculate. Two older veterans have donated much time and effort to make it happen. There is a gazebo and fantastic staging area for a dedication. See attached photo.