Pigeon Roost State Historic Site, Historical memorial in Scottsburg, Indiana
The historic site features a stone monument and interpretive markers documenting the events of the 1812 attack on early settlers in Indiana Territory.
On September 3, 1812, twenty-four settlers, including fifteen children, lost their lives during an attack by Native Americans at the Pigeon Roost settlement.
The annual memorial picnic takes place on the second Sunday of September, bringing together local communities to commemorate the historical events of 1812.
The memorial site is accessible through a single-lane road off U.S. Route 31, located between Scottsburg and Henryville, with parking available for visitors.
The settlement's name originated from the abundant passenger pigeons in the area, whose droppings enriched the soil that attracted the first settlers.
GPS coordinates: 38.61720,-85.77370
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:06
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