Noblesville in Hamilton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Union Traction Station
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 24, 2023
1. Union Traction Station Marker
The Union Traction Company, Indiana's largest interurban line, built this station in 1906. During its heyday in 1910, 35 trains a day passed through Noblesville, making it "one of the banner stations of the line".
Erected by Noblesville Main Street, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 40° 2.843′ N, 86° 0.816′ W. Marker is in Noblesville, Indiana, in Hamilton County. It is at the intersection of North 9th Street and Clinton Street, on the left when traveling north on North 9th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 199 North 9th Street, Noblesville IN 46060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana and specifically in Greater Indianapolis. 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: Bordner-Paskins Building (a few steps from this marker); Sowerwine Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Craycraft Block (about 300 feet away); First National Bank (about 300 feet away); Lacy Block (about 300 feet away); Lybrand-Oursler Block (about 300 feet away); Masonic Hall (about 300 feet away); U.S. Post Office (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Noblesville.
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Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 24, 2023
2. Union Traction Station and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
