Columbia Township in Columbia City in Whitley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Lincoln Highway
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 12, 2023
1. The Lincoln Highway Marker
Inscription.
The Lincoln Highway. . In 1915, Vice President Thomas Marshall traveled to Indiana to participate in dedication ceremonies in Hoosier cities that were celebrating the Lincoln Highway. In 1928 concrete markers provided by the Lincoln Highway Association were planted along the Lincoln Highway by the Boy Scouts of America. The markers were placed as a lasting tribute to President Abraham Lincoln and the nation's first coast-to-coast auto road. This marker was placed on Indiana's 1928 route north of Columbia City.
In 1915, Vice President Thomas Marshall traveled to Indiana to participate in dedication ceremonies in Hoosier cities that were celebrating the Lincoln Highway. In 1928 concrete markers provided by the Lincoln Highway Association were planted along the Lincoln Highway by the Boy Scouts of America. The markers were placed as a lasting tribute to President Abraham Lincoln and the nation's first coast-to-coast auto road. This marker was placed on Indiana's 1928 route north of Columbia City.
Erected 2012 by Indiana Lincoln Highway Association and the Witley County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Lincoln Highway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 41° 9.562′ N, 85° 29.339′ W. Marker is in Columbia City, Indiana, in Whitley County. It is in Columbia Township. Marker can be reached from West Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 W Jefferson Street, Columbia City IN 46725, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
