Willow Creek Confrontation
N 41° 35.303 W 087° 11.015
16T E 484698 N 4604092
This marker is located at the south east corner of Woodland Park and is accessible from Willowcreek Road. It stands very close to the intersection of the two rail roads.
Waymark Code: WMTQHV
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 12/30/2016
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Willow Creek is the site of the Willow Creek Confrontation. According to a marker placed by the Indiana Historical Bureau, this occurred when the Michigan Central Railroad refused to allow a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line to cross its tracks. The Michigan Central briefly defied court orders and the state militia, but eventually a crossing was built at Willow Creek Station.
County: Porter
Year Placed: 1995
Name: Willow Creek Confrontation
ID#: Not listed
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