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

Noble County

Organized in 1836

— Named for James Noble —

 
 
Noble County Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
1. Noble County Marker
Inscription. A chain of nine lakes, naturally connected, provides a scenic avenue through Noble County's rich farmland for fishing and other water sports. They are part of a park called the Chain O' Lakes State Park.
 
Erected 2002.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AgricultureParks & Recreational AreasPolitical SubdivisionsWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
 
Location. 39° 46.144′ N, 86° 10.124′ 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 and
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also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wells County (here, next to this marker); Spencer County (here, next to this marker); Hamilton County (here, next to this marker); Carroll County (here, next to this marker); Clinton County (here, next to this marker); Madison County (here, next to this marker); Porter County (a few steps from this marker); Tipton County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
 
Also see . . .  Noble 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.
 
Noble County Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
2. Noble County Marker
Location of the marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
3. Location of the marker
Noble County Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by The Who-When-What Book, 1900
4. Noble County Marker
 
 
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 109 times since then and 11 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.
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