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

Fountain County

Organized in 1825

— Named for James Fountaine —

Fountain County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Fountain County Marker

Inscription. Many of Fountain County's residents are corn and soybean farmers, cultivating approximately 64 percent of its level terrain. The Portland Arch, a large sandstone natural bridge, is in the northwestern part of the county.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Natural Features • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 39° 46.104′ N, 86° 10.177′ 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 Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Scott County (here, next to this marker); Lake County (a few steps from this marker); Clark County (a few steps from this marker); LaGrange County (a few steps from this marker); Montgomery County (a few steps from this marker); Warren County (a few steps from this marker); Martin County (within shouting distance of this marker); Perry County (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . Fountain 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. Fountain County Marker

This marker is the second from the left.

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 132 times since then and 12 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.