Kokomo in Howard County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

In Commemoration of Elwood Haynes

Of Kokomo Indiana

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, June 26, 2022

1. In Commemoration of Elwood Haynes Marker

Inscription. The inventor, designer, and builder of America's first mechanically successful automobile, in the year Eighteen Hundred and Ninety Three. This tablet marks the road and starting place where Elwood Haynes, on July 4, 1894 seated in America's first car, made the initial run. Here, too, was the birthplace of a new era of transportation; the nucleus and beginning of the now gigantic automobile industry. 1893-4

Erected 1922 by Indiana Historical Commission and Hoosier State Automobile Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1894.

Location. 40° 27.769′ N, 86° 5.913′ W. Marker is in Kokomo, Indiana, in Howard County. It is at the intersection of East Boulevard and South Goyer Road, on the right when traveling west on East Boulevard. Sits on the property of Grace Community Foursquare Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2020 South Goyer Road, Kokomo IN 46902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana.

It is also in

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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 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Haynes’ Horseless Carriage (approx. half a mile away); Kokomo Strong (approx. 1.2 miles away); Kokomo Gas Tower (approx. 1.2 miles away); Howard County Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Delco Radio Plant / Lake Erie & Western Railroad (approx. 1½ miles away); Kokomo Opalescent Glass (approx. 1.7 miles away); IUK Main Building (approx. 1.8 miles away); Haynes Automobile Company (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kokomo.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, June 26, 2022

2. In Commemoration of Elwood Haynes Marker

Dedication of Elwood Haynes marker image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of Indiana State Library, July 4, 1922

3. Dedication of Elwood Haynes marker

“Crowd of spectators gathered at the dedication of a historical marker for Elwood Haynes, inventor of America's first car, in Kokomo, Indiana. The marker is in the center with the American flag above it and people are seated on either side. There is a field filled with crops in the background.” - Indiana State Library

Elwood Haynes with car and historical marker image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of Oversize Photograph Collection, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, July 4, 1922

4. Elwood Haynes with car and historical marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 614 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 3, 4. submitted on February 4, 2023. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.