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

Wabash, Indiana

Established 1834

 
 
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Photographed by Craig Doda, January 28, 2023
1. Wabash, Indiana Marker
Inscription. First electrically lighted city in the world
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
 
Location. 40° 47.885′ N, 85° 49.236′ W. Marker is in Wabash, Indiana, in Wabash County. It is at the intersection of South Wabash Street (Indiana Route 13) and East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on South Wabash Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 S Wabash St, Wabash IN 46992, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana. It is also in 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 walking distance of this marker: First Electrically Lighted City (within shouting distance of this marker); Wabash County Honor Rolls (about 300 feet away,
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measured in a direct line); Jimmy Daywalt (about 400 feet away); James H. Emmett (about 400 feet away); Memorial Tree (about 500 feet away); Union Soldiers Of Wabash County Memorial Building (about 500 feet away); Wabash Christian Church (about 700 feet away); Thomas F. Payne / Modoc (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wabash.
 
Wabash, Indiana Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, January 28, 2023
2. Wabash, Indiana Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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