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

Blackford County

Organized in 1838

— Named for Isaac Blackford —

Blackford County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Blackford County Marker

Inscription. Part of the late 19th century gas and oil boom, Blackford County's cities and towns expanded rapidly with the influx of industries which utilized these natural resources. Montpelier was known as "Oil City" for many years.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 39° 46.131′ 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 WestWashington 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. Wayne County (here, next to this marker); Daviess County (here, next to this marker); Jasper County (here, next to this marker); Pulaski County (here, next to this marker); Crawford County (a few steps from this marker); Ripley 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.

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

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

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

2. Blackford County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

Isaac Blackford image. Click for full size.

Photographed By The Who-When-What Book, circa 1842

4. Isaac Blackford

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 24 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.