Monroeville in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

"Remembering Our Interurban"

Monroeville, Indiana

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 27, 2022

1. "Remembering Our Interurban" Marker

Inscription. One of the greatest developments in Monroeville in the early 1900s was the electric railroad which put the community in the line of traffic for passengers and freight. The line was known as the Fort Wayne, Van Wert and Lima Traction Company and was under the supervision of the Indiana Railroad System (IRS). The interurban ran from November 1, 1905 until June 30, 1936.

Erected 2009 by Four Presidents Corners Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1936.

Location. 40° 58.441′ N, 84° 52.063′ W. Marker is in Monroeville, Indiana, in Allen County. Marker is on East South Street (Indiana Route 101) just east of Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 E South St, Monroeville IN 46773, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Keith Brown (a few steps from this marker); Monroeville, Indiana (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hoagland, Indiana (approx. 6.3 miles away); F-84F Thunderstreak (approx. 6.7 miles away); Hoagland Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.7 miles away); The Wayne Trace

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(approx. 9.1 miles away); Here Lies Robert Nesbitt / The Western Terminus of the Lincoln Highway in Ohio (approx. 9.1 miles away in Ohio); Veterans Memorial (approx. 9.1 miles away in Ohio). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroeville.

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 27, 2022

2. "Remembering Our Interurban" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.