Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
In Honor of Arthur St. Clair
Born in Scotland 1754
— Died in Pennsylvania 1818 —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 20, 2019
Continental Congress which framed
the Ordnance of 1787
Governor of the
Territory Northwest of the River Ohio
1788 - 1802
Under his control were laid the
broad foundations of the future Commonwealths of
Ohio · Indiana · Illinois · Michigan · Wisconsin and a part of Minnesota
Ensign and Lieutenant · French and Indian War
Louisbourg 1758
Quebec 1759
Fort Ligoneier 1767-1769
Colonel and Major General
War of the American Revolution
Trenton · Princeton · Ticonderoga
"A good government, well administered, is the first of blessings to a people."
Arthur St. Clair, 1755
Erected 1938 by The General Arthur St. Clair Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 39° 46.709′ N, 86° 9.436′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Memorial is on East Saint Clair Street east of North Meridian Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 East St Clair Street, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Legion Mall (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Independent Turnverein (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named American Legion Mall (about 400 feet away); The American Legion (about 400 feet away); The Lodge (about 400 feet away); 800 North Pennsylvania Street (about 500 feet away); Benjamin Franklin (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 20, 2019
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on February 20, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.