Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Wilber Shaw Memorial Hill

By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 1, 2021

1. Wilber Shaw Memorial Hill Marker

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Wilber Shaw Memorial Hill Dedicated to the memory of W. Wilbur Shaw, President of the Indianapolis Motor Speeedway 1946- 54 and winner of the 1937, 1939 and the 1940 500 Mile Classics presented to the City of Indianapolis by The Indianapolis Star and Indianapolis Chevrolet Dealers 1985 Renovation of Wilbur Shaw Memorial Hill made possible by The Indianapolis Jaycees Seal Products, Inc. Hoosier Rubber and Transmission WTRR-TV Channel 13 Dave Mason Buick Lockhart Cadillac

Erected by The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis Chevrolet Dealers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Entertainment • Sports.

Location. 39° 48.617′ N, 86° 12.076′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. Marker is at the intersection of West 30th Street and Cold Springs Road, on the left when traveling east on West 30th Street. marker is to the right of the canopy, behind the blue trash barrel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2200 W 30th St, Indianapolis IN 46222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 1, 2021

2. Wilber Shaw Memorial Hill Marker

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other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Founders Row (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Golden Hill Totem Pole (approx. one mile away); Benjamin Harrison (approx. 1½ miles away); Crown Hill Racing Legends (approx. 1½ miles away); Confederate Mound (approx. 1.6 miles away); Richard Jordan Gatling (approx. 1.6 miles away); Crown Hill (approx. 1.8 miles away); Toll House - Michigan Road (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 1, 2021

3. Wilber Shaw Memorial Hill Marker

By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 1, 2021

4. Wilber Shaw Memorial Hill Marker

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5. Wilber Shaw Memorial Hill Marker

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6. Wilber Shaw Memorial Hill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 27 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.