Speedway in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Constructed in 1909, the Speedway has contributed significantly to the advancement of automotive technology and development of safety devices. It is unchallenged as the world's oldest continuously operated race course and the site of the largest one-day sports event anywhere. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and dedicated on the 59th running of the "500," May 25, 1975.
Erected 1975 by Presented by Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana. (Marker Number 49.1975.2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1888.
Location. 39° 47.393′ N, 86° 14.022′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Speedway. Marker can be reached from 4th Street. Marker is in front of the Hall of Fame Museum, inside the oval. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4790 West 16th Street, Indianapolis IN 46222, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A.J. Watson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Allison Machine Shop (approx. 0.6 miles away); WWI Aviation Repair Depot (approx. 0.7 miles away); Old Pathology Building (approx. 1.8 miles away); Pathological Department / Old Pathology Building (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Also see . . .
1. Indianapolis 500. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Centennial Era. Speedway website entry (Submitted on April 13, 2006.)
3. Indianapolis Motor Freeway Hall of Fame Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on April 13, 2006.)
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