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

Greene County

Organized in 1821

— Named for Nathaniel Greene —

Greene County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Greene County Marker

Inscription. In 1906, the Illinois Central Railroad built one of the world's largest railroad trestles to span Richland Creek west of Solsberry. Still in use, the trestle is 2,295 feet long and 180 feet high. Also, the Worthington area once could claim the nation's largest deciduous tree. "Big Sycamore" was a 150-foot-tall tree with a canopy diameter of 100 feet.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Horticulture & Forestry • Political Subdivisions • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.

Location. 39° 46.151′ N, 86° 10.205′ 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. Vigo County (here, next to this marker); Franklin County (here, next to this marker); Parke County (a few steps from this marker); Johnson County (a few steps from this marker); LaPorte County (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Johnson County

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

Also see . . . Greene 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. Greene County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

Painting by Charles Willson Peale, circa 1795

4. Greene County 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 41 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.