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

Brown County

Organized in 1836

— Named for Jacob Jennings Brown —

Brown County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Brown County Marker

Inscription. In the fall, visitors flock to Brown County's oak, maple, hickory, and beech forests to view their brilliant colors. The county first gained fame as a mecca for artists and craftspersons who were inspired by the peace and beauty of these forested hills. Bill Monroe, father of American bluegrass music, founded the Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival in 1965.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Horticulture & Forestry • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 39° 46.115′ N, 86° 10.135′ 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. Marshall County (here, next to this marker); Howard County (here, next to this marker); Fulton County (here, next to this marker); Union County (here, next to this marker); Monroe County (a few steps from this marker); Kosciusko County

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(a few steps from this marker); Knox County (a few steps from this marker); Posey 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 . . . Brown County. (Submitted on January 6, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

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

2. Brown County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

Jacob Jennings Brown image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Herring, 1835

4. Jacob Jennings Brown

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.