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

Porter County

Organized in 1836

— Named for David Porter —

Porter County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Porter County Marker

Inscription. Thick beach grass grows atop a grooved sand dune, reminiscent of the great hills of sand bordering Lake Michigan in Porter County. The county is headquarters for the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Here, the federal government works to protect miles of beautiful sand dunes, home to more than 1,400 species and a popular recreation area.

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 1836.

Location. 39° 46.143′ N, 86° 10.13′ 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,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Clinton County (here, next to this marker); Tipton County (here, next to this marker); Hamilton County (here, next to this marker); Sullivan County (here, next to this marker); Jefferson County (here, next to this marker); Noble County (a few steps from this marker); Wells County (a few steps from this marker); Warrick County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . Porter 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. Porter County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

David Porter image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Possible John Trumbull, Unknown

4. David Porter

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 116 times since then and 14 times this year. 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.