Delphi in Carroll County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Delphi

Photographed By Christopher Light, May 29, 2007

1. Delphi Marker

Inscription. Named and platted in 1828 by Gen. Samuel Milroy, on 100 acres donated by Wm. Wilson for the seat of Carroll Co., named for Charles Carroll, last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. Henry Robinson was the first settler. Transportation provided by Wabash & Erie Canal in 1840, Wabash RR in 1856, Monon in 1882. City first chartered in 1866. Products now include furniture, lime, plumbing fixtures and truck bodies.

Erected 1973 by Delphi Lions Club & Carroll County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, and the Wabash & Erie Canal series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 40° 35.164′ N, 86° 40.463′ W. Marker is in Delphi, Indiana, in Carroll County. Marker is on U.S. 421. The marker is located between South Market and South Washington Streets, on Main Street (IN 25 and US 421) in front of the Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Courthouse Square, Delphi IN 46923, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Delphi Courthouse Square Historic District (here, next to this marker); Civil War Memorial - Carroll County Indiana (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Delphi (within shouting distance of this marker); Delphi City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish American War Veterans Gave Their Cannon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delphi.

Also see . . . The Wabash and Erie Canal. (Submitted on June 13, 2007.)

Additional commentary.
1. Passenger Train Service Through Delphi
In the 20th century Wabash trains between St. Louis and Toledo passed through Delphi on an east-west line. The Monon line ran north-south between Chicago and Indianapolis. The Wabash and the Monon railroad stations were adjacent to each other. In the 1940s and 50s Monon’s The Hoosier, an afternoon train, and the Mid-Night Special overnight train stopped at Delphi en route to Chicago or Indianapolis. On the Wabash, trains No. 1, The St. Louis Special, and No. 4, The Detroit Special, were day trains, stopping in Delphi in the early

Delphi Marker and Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Light, May 29, 2007

2. Delphi Marker and Courthouse

afternoon. Early morning local trains ran as far as Peru to the east and Tilton to the west. The overnight Detroit and St. Louis Limiteds did not stop at Delphi.

— Submitted June 13, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

Additional keywords. Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway (The Monon Route)

Civil War Memorial on Courthouse Square (SE corner) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Light, May 29, 2007

3. Civil War Memorial on Courthouse Square (SE corner)

Downtown Delphi image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Light, May 29, 2007

4. Downtown Delphi

Southside of Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Light, May 29, 2007

5. Southside of Main Street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2007, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,783 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 13, 2007, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.