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

Delaware County

Organized in 1827

— Named for the Delaware Tribe —

Delaware County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Delaware County Marker

Inscription. Muncie, the county seat, is named for Delaware Chief Munsee. Muncie is the industrial center of home canning equipment and glass food container manufacturing. Several area manufacturers opened factories as a result of the late 19th century gas boom in the area. The comic strip, "Garfield" was created by Jim Davis in Delaware County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.

Location. 39° 46.116′ N, 86° 10.21′ 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. Decatur County (here, next to this marker); White County (here, next to this marker); Vanderburgh County (a few steps from this marker); Lawrence County (a few steps from this marker); Grant County (a few steps from this marker); Boone County (a few steps from this marker); Fayette County

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(a few steps from this marker); Tippecanoe County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . Delaware County. (Submitted on January 3, 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 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

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

2. Delaware County Marker

This marker is the eighth one in from the left.

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 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 21 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.