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

Jay County

Organized in 1836

— Named for John Jay —

Jay County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Jay County Marker

Inscription. Home of the state's first drilled gas well, Jay County produced a variety of glass items at the turn of the 20th century. Dunkirk is generally referred to as the "glass capital of Indiana." The beautiful stained glass dome in the courthouse in Portland dates to 1916.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 39° 46.103′ N, 86° 10.2′ 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. Vermillion County (here, next to this marker); Perry County (here, next to this marker); Martin County (here, next to this marker); Jackson County (here, next to this marker); Newton County (a few steps from this marker); Montgomery County (a few steps from this marker); Tippecanoe County (a few steps from this marker); Grant County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

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Jay County. (Submitted on January 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

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1. Counties
This is one of 92 markers on the perimeter of the Indiana State Museum, one for each county.

— Submitted January 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

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

2. Jay County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

Photographed By Gilbert Stuart portrait, 1794

4. John Jay

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.