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

Jennings County

Organized in 1817

— Named for Jonathan Jennings —

Jennings County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Jennings County Marker

Inscription. The Mascatatuck National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1966 in Jennings County. The wetland habitat provides 7,724 acres for waterfowl, songbirds, bald and golden eagles, and other birds who visit the area in their spring and fall migrations.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 39° 46.144′ N, 86° 10.185′ 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. Steuben County (here, next to this marker); Bartholomew County (here, next to this marker); Randolph County (here, next to this marker); Gibson County (a few steps from this marker); Miami County (a few steps from this marker); Marion County (a few steps from this marker); Shelby County (a few steps from this marker); Huntington County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

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

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

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

2. Jennings County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

Jonathan Jennings image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Forbes, 1819

4. Jonathan Jennings

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 22 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.