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

Clinton County

Organized in 1830

— Named for DeWitt Clinton —

Clinton County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Clinton County Marker

Inscription. "Old Stoney" was opened in 1892 as a junior and senior high school. The building represents a rare combination of several architectural styles emulating a limestone, castle-like appearance. Six years after closing, "Old Stoney" reopened in 1980 as the home of the Clinton County Historical Society and Museum.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 39° 46.143′ N, 86° 10.129′ 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. Porter County (here, next to this marker); Hamilton County (here, next to this marker); Tipton County (here, next to this marker); Sullivan County (here, next to this marker); Noble County (here, next to this marker); Jefferson County (here, next to this marker); Wells County (a few steps from this marker); Spencer County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

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Also see . . . Clinton 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. Clinton County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

DeWitt Clinton image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Rembrandt Peale, circa 1823

4. DeWitt Clinton

Old Frankfort Stone High School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Nyttend, 2011

5. Old Frankfort Stone High School

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 34 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 6, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.