Wabash in Wabash County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Electrically Lighted City
Photographed By M. Bowyer, June 28, 2007
1. First Electrically Lighted City Marker
On March 31, 1880, officials of Wabash began experimenting with Charles F. Brush’s carbon-arc lights. Four 3,000 candlepower lamps were placed atop the courthouse and used to illuminate the town until September, 1888.
Erected 1966 by Indiana Sesquincentennial Commission. (Marker Number 85.1966.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 31, 1880.
Location. 40° 47.909′ N, 85° 49.261′ W. Marker is in Wabash, Indiana, in Wabash County. Marker is on Wabash Street near Hill Street. On the lawn of the Wabash County courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wabash IN 46992, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wabash County Honor Rolls (within shouting distance of this marker); Wabash, Indiana (within shouting distance of this marker); James H. Emmett (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial Tree (about 300 feet away); Union Soldiers Of Wabash County Memorial Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wabash.
Also see . . . Wabash - First Electrically Lighted City in the World
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Photographed By M. Bowyer, June 28, 2007
2. Marker at Courthouse
Photographed By M. Bowyer, June 28, 2007
3. The Wabash County Courthouse
Photographed By M. Bowyer, June 28, 2007
4. Wabash County Courthouse
Photographed By M. Bowyer, June 28, 2007
5. This Lincoln statue is near the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,793 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 29, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
