Alexandria in Madison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Indiana’s First Interurban

Photographed by M. Bowyer, June 17, 2007

1. Indiana’s First Interurban Marker

Inscription. Charles L. Henry’s Union Traction Company, the first electric rail line specifically designed for interurban service, began operating through here on January 1, 1898. It ran from Alexandria to Anderson. Indiana became the traction center of the United States.

Erected 1966 by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission. (Marker Number 48.1967.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1862.

Location. 40° 15.81′ N, 85° 40.46′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Indiana, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of North Harrison Street and Church Street on North Harrison Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alexandria IN 46001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana

and specifically in Greater Indianapolis.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Micajah Chamness Sr (approx. 0.3 miles away); Alexandria Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Landmark Oak (approx. 2.9 miles away); Vinson Cemetery War Memorial (approx. 3.8 miles away); Slickville Tile Works (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

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1. Where was it first located?
The Interurban has been moved more than once. What was the original coordinates (location) of the interurban? Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor

— Submitted October 29, 2007, by Jon Montgomery of Alexandria, Indiana.

The park next to the historical marker contains one of the structures where people waited. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by M. Bowyer, June 17, 2007

2. The park next to the historical marker contains one of the structures where people waited.

Harrison Square image. Click for full size.

Photographed by M. Bowyer, June 17, 2007

3. Harrison Square

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,032 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.