Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"Back Home Again (In Indiana)"
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
1. "Back Home Again (In Indiana)" Marker
Indiana's "unofficial" state song, "Back Home Again (in Indiana)" has been a public favorite since its debut in 1917. This work of Rensselear, Indiana, native Ballard MacDonald and James Hanley is the most widely played song ever written about the Hoosier state.
Music by James F. Hanley
Steam Clock Tune Arranged by Michael K. Runyan, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 39° 46.15′ N, 86° 10.158′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Downtown Canal Walk east of North Blackford Street, on the right when traveling east. 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. Steam in Indianapolis (here, next to this marker); The Indiana Steam Clock (here, next to this marker); Dearborn County (a few steps from this marker); Owen County (a few steps from this marker); Harrison County (a few steps from this marker); Switzerland County (a few steps from this marker); Morgan County
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Regarding "Back Home Again (In Indiana)". There is a steam clock at this marker. "The clock’s eight brass whistles play a few notes of "Back Home Again in Indiana" every 15 minutes. A more complete rendition is played at the top of every hour. -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_clock
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
2. "Back Home Again (In Indiana)" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
