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

Lawrence County

Organized in 1818

— Named for James Lawrence —

Lawrence County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Lawrence County Marker

Inscription. Lawrence County limestone has been used to build some of the nation's most famous buildings, including the Empire State Building in New York City. Virgil Gus Grissom, the third American astronaut to travel into space, was born and raised in Mitchell.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Natural Resources • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 39° 46.121′ 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. Fayette County (here, next to this marker); Vanderburgh County (here, next to this marker); Ohio County (here, next to this marker); Cass County (here, next to this marker); Putnam 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 . . . Lawrence County. (Submitted on January 2, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

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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. Lawrence County Marker

This marker is the fifth 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.