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

Carroll County

Organized in 1828

— Named for Charles Carroll —

Carroll County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Carroll County Marker

Inscription. While much of Carroll County is level farmland producing soybeans, corn, and winter wheat, Freeman Reservoir's 2,800-acre lake provides a variety of recreational activities. Tiny white triangles represent boats sailing along its rippling blue waters.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Political Subdivisions • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 39° 46.143′ N, 86° 10.12′ 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. Spencer County (here, next to this marker); Madison County (here, next to this marker); Wells County (here, next to this marker); Noble County (here, next to this marker); Hamilton County (a few steps from this marker); Ripley County (a few steps from this marker); Clinton County (a few steps from this marker); Porter County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

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Also see . . . Carroll 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. Carroll County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

Charles Carroll image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Laty, circa 1846

4. Charles Carroll

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 29 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.