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

Floyd County

Organized in 1819

— Named for Davis Floyd —

Floyd County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Floyd County Marker

Inscription. A popular site near New Albany, the limestone hills at Floyd's Knobs sit 900 to 1000 feet above sea level and 600 feet above the Ohio River. In 1867, New Albany was home to America's first plate glass factory, revolutionizing the glass industry and decreasing the nation's dependence on European glass.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.

Location. 39° 46.139′ N, 86° 10.136′ 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. Warrick County (here, next to this marker); Jefferson County (here, next to this marker); Sullivan County (here, next to this marker); Tipton County (a few steps from this marker); Porter County (a few steps from this marker); Clinton County (a few steps from this marker); Hamilton County (a few steps from this marker); Rush County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

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Floyd County. (Submitted on January 6, 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 6, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

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

2. Floyd County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

Brigadier General John Floyd image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Garl Brown, circa 1860

4. Brigadier General John Floyd

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 6, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.