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

Monroe County

Organized in 1818

— Named for James Monroe —

Monroe County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Monroe County Marker

Inscription. Over the years Monroe County has played host to many lectures, concerts, and theatrical productions earning it a reputation for a thriving arts and education environment. Additionally, Bloomington's historic town square presents shopping and ethnic dining opportunities.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Entertainment • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 39° 46.112′ N, 86° 10.14′ 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. Knox County (here, next to this marker); Union County (here, next to this marker); Pike County (here, next to this marker); Howard County (here, next to this marker); Brown County (a few steps from this marker); Marshall County (a few steps from this marker); Fulton County (a few steps from this marker); Kosciusko County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

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

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

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

2. Monroe County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

James Monroe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Samuel Finley Breese Morse, 1819

4. James Monroe

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 21 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.