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

St. Joseph County

Organized in 1830

— Named for the St. Joseph River —

St. Joseph County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. St. Joseph County Marker

Inscription. Throughout Indiana's history, Oliver tractors, Singer sewing machines, Johnson outboard motors, Studebaker vehicles, and other items have been manufactured in the South Bend area. The St. Joseph River, once traveled by Native-Americans, French trappers, hunters, and settlers seeking land, is used today for sport and recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 39° 46.111′ N, 86° 10.199′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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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: Dubois County (here, next to this marker); Newton County (here, next to this marker); Boone County (here, next to this marker); Grant County (a few steps from this marker); Jackson County (a few steps from this marker); Tippecanoe County (a few steps from this marker); Martin County (a few steps from this marker); Perry County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . St. Joseph 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. St. Joseph County Marker

This marker is the tenth 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 96 times since then and 11 times this year. 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.