Mile Square in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

George Washington

President of the United States

— 1789 - 1797 —

George Washington Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

1. George Washington Marker

Inscription. First in War
First in Peace
First in the Hearts of His Countrymen

"Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct."
George Washington

"My attachment to the Society, of which we are members, will dispose me to contribute my best endeavors to promote the honor and interests of the Craft."
George Washington.
Freemason 1753-1799

Erected 1987 by The Freemasons of Indiana The George Washington Commission The Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Indiana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1987.

Location. 39° 46.056′ N, 86° 9.761′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Mile Square. Marker is on West Washington Street west of North Capitol Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 284 W Washington St, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Governor Townsend Tulip Tree (a few steps from this marker); Bicentennial Moon Tree (a few steps from this marker); Gov. Henry F. Schricker

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(a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Gov. Henry F. Schricker (a few steps from this marker); Native White Oak Tree (a few steps from this marker); Robert Dale Owen (a few steps from this marker); The Lincoln Funeral Train (within shouting distance of this marker); Indiana State House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

2. George Washington Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

3. George Washington Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

4. George Washington Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

5. George Washington Marker

Indiana Statehouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

6. Indiana Statehouse

George Washington Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023

7. George Washington Monument

The artist's inscription on the monument reads Donald de Lue Sc. 1959

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 7. submitted on January 8, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.