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

Elkhart County

Organized in 1830

— Named for the Elkhart River —

Elkhart County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Elkhart County Marker

Inscription. More than 200 firms make mobile homes, campers, and other recreational vehicle-related products in Elkhart County. A center for musical instrument manufacturing, the county is known as the "band instrument capital of the world." In sharp contrast to the industrial and commercial center, a large Amish community lives and farms in the surrounding countryside.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 39° 46.152′ N, 86° 10.177′ 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 (a few steps from this marker); Gibson County (a few steps from this marker); Huntington County (a few steps from this marker); Jennings County (a few steps from this marker); Steuben County (a few steps from this marker); Bartholomew County

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

Also see . . . Elkhart County. (Submitted on January 5, 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 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

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

2. Elkhart 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 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.