Fort Flora
Fort Flora
Built on this site by civilians to protect approximately ten families during the War of 1812. Named for landowner David Flora. Ten such forts were built circa 1811-1813 in area that became Daviess County. Area was Knox County, part of Indiana Territory 1800-1816. Davis County was carved out of Knox County 1917, following Indiana's statehood in 1816.
Erected 1999 Indiana Historical Bureau and Daviess County Visitor's Bureau
Submitted by: Charles Willis aka @Michael_Jacksyn on twitter