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

Starke County

Organized in 1850

— Named for John Starke —

Starke County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Starke County Marker

Inscription. The low, swampy land along the Kankakee River was drained to contribute to Starke County's fertile soil of which 75 percent is used for farming. This tranquil land can be enjoyed by traveling scenic Lincoln Highway through the county. The peaceful area is also home to Bass Lake, established as a popular resort area for Chicago visitors.

Erected 2002.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Political Subdivisions • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lincoln Highway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 39° 46.15′ N, 86° 10.145′ 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. Morgan County (here, next to this marker); Rush County (here, next to this marker); Switzerland County (a few steps from this marker); Owen County (a few steps from this marker);

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

Also see . . . Starke 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. Starke County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

General John Stark image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Chandler Eastman Potter, 1851

4. General John Stark

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.