Near Northside in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Joseph W. Summers Memorial Bridge
Erected 1995 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Friends of Joe Summers. (Marker Number 49.1995.2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Bridges & Viaducts • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 39° 48.181′ N, 86° 9.389′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Near Northside. Marker is at the intersection of North Meridian Street and West Fall Creek Parkway South Drive and East 25th, on the right when traveling north on North Meridian Street. It is at the south end of the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Indianapolis IN 46208, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Joseph W. Summers Memorial Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Vincent's Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Charles Warren Fairbanks (approx. 0.4 miles away); Andrew “Bo” Foster / Andrew Foster, 1919-1987 (approx. half a mile away); Prince Hall Freemasonry (approx. half a mile away); Lt. Col. Joseph H. Ward, M.D. (approx. 0.7 miles away); Indiana Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs (approx. 0.7 miles away); Camp Morton (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,059 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 28, 2014, by Kern Butler of Auburn, Indiana. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 23, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. 6. submitted on December 15, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.