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

Martin County

Organized in 1820

— Named for John T. Martin —

Martin County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Martin County Marker

Inscription. One of the country's largest deposits of gypsum, an ingredient in gypsum board or dry wall, is located in Martin County. As early as 1818, tool-sharpening whetstones were processed from the rocks around Hindostan Falls on the East Fork of White River.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Political Subdivisions • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 39° 46.106′ N, 86° 10.196′ 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,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the

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Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Perry County (here, next to this marker); Montgomery County (here, next to this marker); Vermillion County (here, next to this marker); Jay County (here, next to this marker); Warren County (a few steps from this marker); Jackson County (a few steps from this marker); Newton County (a few steps from this marker); St. Joseph County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . Martin County. (Submitted on January 4, 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 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

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

2. Martin County Marker

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 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.