Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Clark County
Organized in 1801
— Named for George Rogers Clark —
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
1. Clark County Marker
At the falls of the Ohio River lies one of the world's greatest natural wonders, a 400-million-year-old fossil bed. Jeffersonville, located near the falls, is the largest inland boat building site in North America, producing cruise ships and ferries. During World War II, tank landing ships and submarine chasers were manufactured here.
[The sculpture is located on the cascading waterfall in the fountain below.]
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.
Location. 39° 46.102′ N, 86° 10.184′ 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. Lake County (here, next to this marker); LaGrange County (a few steps from this marker); Fountain County (a few steps from this marker); Scott County (a few steps from this marker); Montgomery County (a few steps from
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Also see . . . Clark 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. Clark County Marker
This marker is the closest of the four on the left.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
3. Location of the marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
4. George Rogers Clark
One of the monuments surrounding the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, in downtown Indianapolis, less than 3 blocks from the Clark County marker at the museum.
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 39 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.
