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

Jackson County

Organized in 1816

— Named for Andrew Jackson —

Jackson County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou

1. Jackson County Marker

Inscription. The Jackson Washington State Forest offers spectacular vistas of wooded hills and filled fields. The tranquility was disrupted in the fall of 1866 when the nation's first train robbery took place near Seymour. The Reno Gang, who lived in Jackson County, stole $16,000.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 39° 46.107′ N, 86° 10.203′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from North Blackford Street near 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); Newton County (here, next to this marker); Grant County (here, next to this marker); Boone County (here, next to this marker); Vermillion County (here, next to this marker); Perry County (here, next to this marker); Jay County (here, next to this marker); Dubois County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

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1. Jackson County. (Submitted on January 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
2. Reno Gang. Excerpt:

Jackson County was the site of the first recorded train robbery of a moving train in the United States. On October 6, 1866, the Reno Gang robbed an Ohio and Mississippi Railway train, making off with over $10,000.

(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. Jackson County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

Andrew Jackson image. Click for full size.

Photographed By 2, circa 1835

4. Andrew Jackson

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 44 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.