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

Owen County

Organized in 1819

— Named for Abraham Owen —

Owen County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Owen County Marker

Inscription. Indiana's largest waterfall, Cataract Falls, tumbles into Cataract Lake in northern Owen County. Wolf Cave in McCormick's Creek State Park, near Spencer, provides a unique opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Parks & Recreational Areas • Political Subdivisions • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.

Location. 39° 46.144′ N, 86° 10.152′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

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and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dearborn County (here, next to this marker); Switzerland County (here, next to this marker); Harrison County (here, next to this marker); Morgan County (a few steps from this marker); Steam in Indianapolis (a few steps from this marker); "Back Home Again (In Indiana)" (a few steps from this marker); Rush County (a few steps from this marker); Starke County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . Owen 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. Owen 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 131 times since then and 12 times this year. 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.