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

Allen County

Organized in 1835

— Named for John Allen —

Allen County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Allen County Marker

Inscription. To protect early settlers, General Anthony Wayne destroyed the Miami tribe's village of Kekionga in 1794. Fort Wayne was later built at the junction of the three rivers which run through Allen County. John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed, is buried in Allen County. Chapman traveled on foot through much of the Midwest, distributing apple seedlings.

Erected by The Hamilton-McMaken Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.

Location. 39° 46.138′ N, 86° 10.206′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. It is on West Washington Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 West Washington Street, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is

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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: Benton County (here, next to this marker); DeKalb County (a few steps from this marker); Hancock County (a few steps from this marker); Johnson County (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Johnson County (a few steps from this marker); LaPorte County (a few steps from this marker); Marion County (a few steps from this marker); Vigo County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . Allen County. (Submitted on January 2, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Additional commentary.
1. Counties
This is one of 92 markers on the perimeter of the Indiana State Museum, one for each county.

— Submitted January 2, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

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

2. Allen County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.