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

Huntington County

Organized in 1834

— Named for Samuel Huntington —

Huntington County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Huntington County Marker

Inscription. Three Native Americans pilot canoes, circumnavigating three currents. The Wabash and Salamonie rivers made this area a popular center for Native Americans, and in 1831, Chief Richardville moved the Miami capital to the Forks of the Wabash in Huntington County. The Wabash and Erie Canal from Fort Wayne to Huntington County was completed in 1835.

Erected 2002.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Political Subdivisions • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Wabash & Erie Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 39° 46.153′ N, 86° 10.189′ 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. Shelby County (here, next to this marker); Adams County (here, next to this marker); Parke County (a few steps from this marker); Elkhart County (a few steps from this marker); Bartholomew County

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

Also see . . . Huntington 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. Huntington County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

Samuel Huntington image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Charles Willson Peale, 1783

4. Samuel Huntington

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 44 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.