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

Lake County

Organized in 1836

— Named for Lake Michigan —

Lake County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Lake County Marker

Inscription. Lake Michigan, whose tip forms the northwestern border of Indiana, is the only one of the Great Lakes to touch the state. The Lake County shoreline hosts ports, mills, and foundries that have made Indiana one of the nation's top steel producers since the early 20th century.

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

Location. 39° 46.104′ N, 86° 10.184′ 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: Clark County (here, next to this marker); LaGrange County (here, next to this marker); Fountain County (a few steps from this marker); Montgomery County (a few steps from this marker); Warren County (a few steps from this marker); Scott 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 . . . Lake 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. Lake 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 129 times since then and 14 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.