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

Ohio County

Organized in 1844

— Named for the Ohio River —

Ohio County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Ohio County Marker

Inscription. The Ohio River forms the eastern boundary of Indiana's smallest county. During the mid-1800s, more than 100 paddleboats and flatboats left the Rising Sun wharfs each week, loaded with produce for market and passengers traveling to southern river ports.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 39° 46.125′ N, 86° 10.204′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from North Blackford 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Putnam County (here, next to this marker); Cass County (here, next to this marker); Fayette County (here, next to this marker); Lawrence County (here, next to this marker); Vanderburgh County (a few steps from this marker); White County (a few steps from this marker); Decatur County (a few steps from this marker); Delaware County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . Ohio County.

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(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. Ohio County Marker

This one is the second one in.

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 30 times since then. 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.