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. 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. It 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.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Northern Indiana

and in Greater Fort Wayne.

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: Home of Thomas R. Marshall (here, next to this marker); Wm. Wells 1770 - 1812 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Home of Thomas R. Marshall (a few steps from this marker); Mill Stone from the Liggett Mill (a few steps from this marker); "The Little Brick House" (a few steps from this marker); Adams-Pond Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith & Sons / The Peabody Free Library (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Kind and Gentle Man (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia City.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 12, 2023

2. The Lincoln Highway Marker

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 259 times since then and 25 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.