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

Grant County

Organized in 1831

— Named for Samuel and Moses Grant —

Grant County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Grant County Marker

Inscription. Home of one of the world's largest popcorn producers, Grant County grows nearly 3,000 tons of popcorn annually. Grant County native James Dean was born in Fairmount. The 1950s American film idol had lead roles in "Rebel Without a Cause," "Giant," and "East of Eden."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 39° 46.109′ 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. Tippecanoe County (here, next to this marker); Boone County (here, next to this marker); Newton County (here, next to this marker); Jackson County (here, next to this marker); Dubois County (here, next to this marker); St. Joseph County (a few steps from this marker); Perry County (a few steps from this marker); Vermillion County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

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Grant 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. Grant County Marker

This marker is the 13th 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

Photographed By 2, 1955

4. James Dean

James Dean was born in Marion, the county seat of Grant County in 1931.

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