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

Johnson County

Organized in 1822

— Named for John Johnson —

Johnson County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Johnson County Marker

Inscription. U.S. Army Camp Atterbury opened in 1942 on 40,351 acres of land in Johnson County. The base served as the training ground for 275,000 soldiers during World War II. As a portion of this land gradually became acquired by Indiana for recreation, it became a popular area for wildlife lovers, sportsmen, picnickers, and hikers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Political Subdivisions • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 39° 46.143′ N, 86° 10.209′ 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. Hancock County (here, next to this marker); Benton County (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Johnson County (here, next to this marker); Vigo County (a few steps from this marker); Allen County (a few steps from this marker); LaPorte County (a few steps from this marker); Greene County

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(a few steps from this marker); DeKalb County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . Johnson 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. Johnson 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 35 times since then. 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.