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

Wayne County

Organized in 1811

— Named for Anthony Wayne —

Wayne County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Wayne County Marker

Inscription. National Old Trail Road in Wayne County is marked by the 18-foot high Madonna of the Trail statue. The National Road was a primary route for immigration into Indiana and provided access to essential eastern markets for Hoosier companies. Two such companies, Gennett Records and Starr Piano, produced millions of records and thousands of pianos and phonographs during the first quarter of the 20th century.

Erected 2002.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Madonnas of the Trail, and the The Historic National Road series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.

Location. 39° 46.133′ N, 86° 10.12′ 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,

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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 also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Blackford County (here, next to this marker); Jasper County (here, next to this marker); Daviess County (here, next to this marker); Pulaski County (here, next to this marker); Ripley County (a few steps from this marker); Crawford County (a few steps from this marker); Madison County (a few steps from this marker); Carroll County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

More about this marker. This is one of 92 markers on the perimeter of the Indiana State Museum, one for each county.

Also see . . . Wayne County. (Submitted on January 6, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

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

2. Wayne County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

"Mad" Anthony Wayne image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Edward Savage, circa 1795

4. "Mad" Anthony Wayne

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 154 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.