Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
McCormick House
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019
1. McCormick House Marker
Inscription.
McCormick House. . John W. McCormick (1791-1825) was one of the first European-American pioneers of Indianapolis, settling near the eastern end of the former Washington Street Bridge in 1820. He built one of the first taverns in the area. In June of 1820, the tavern hosted the State Commissioner's meeting to determine the location of the New State Capital. McCormick was chosen as the County Commissioner in 1822. McCormick's Rock commemorates the site of John McCormick's cabin as the first settler of Indianapolis on the east bank of the White River which is now the White River State Park.
John W. McCormick (1791-1825) was one of the first European-American pioneers of Indianapolis, settling near the eastern end of the former Washington Street Bridge in 1820. He built one of the first taverns in the area. In June of 1820, the tavern hosted the State Commissioner's meeting to determine the location of the New State Capital. McCormick was chosen as the County Commissioner in 1822. McCormick's Rock commemorates the site of John McCormick's cabin as the first settler of Indianapolis on the east bank of the White River which is now the White River State Park.
Erected by Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
Location. 39° 46.442′ N, 86° 11.085′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Hine Street east of Limestone Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1335 Hine Street, Indianapolis IN 46202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Orvis House (a few steps from this marker); Stewart House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sewall House
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hine Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Fox House (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarke House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stout House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019
2. McCormick House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
