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

Western Expansion

1866 - 1911

— Medal of Honor Memorial —

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

1. Medal of Honor Memorial Marker

Inscription. ★ Western Campaigns 1861-1898 ★ Korea 1871 ★
★ Spanish-American War 1898 ★
★ Philippine Insurrection 1899 ★
★ Boxer Rebellion 1900 ★

Army of Invasion Flag
(1898-1899) When Utah was admitted to statehood in 1896, the 45-star flag began to be depicted in more severe coloring and with a more disciplined design. The increasing precision of mechanical flag production furthered this preference. The 45-star flag flew during the invasions of Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Philippines and during the intervention in various countries from Panama to China.

Centennial Celebration Flag
(1876-1877) Inspired by the patriotic fervor of the first centennial, this 38-star flag of western expansion is an adaptation of the official 34-star national flag. The inner ring of the deable-wreath pattern is composed of 13 stars symbolizing the original states. The outer ring repenents the 24 states that had entered the Union since the country's founding. There is speculation that the large star stands for Colorado which was admitted to statehood in 1876.

The Windblown Flag
(1866) This

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inventive design tapers the constellation of stars at one end, giving the imperssion that the flag is in motion, even at rest. This flag configuration was the cherished possession of a veteran of the Civil War who later became an Oregon pioneer. This flag design was the frontrunner of a large array of geometric abstractions popular during the centennial celebrations of 1876 and 1877.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 39° 46.169′ N, 86° 10.11′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from North West Street south of West Ohio Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 West York Street, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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

Medal of Honor Memorial image. Click for full size.

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

2. Medal of Honor Memorial

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: An Uneasy Peace (here, next to this marker); A Nation in Crisis (here, next to this marker); Civil War (a few steps from this marker); Spencer County (within shouting distance of this marker); Carroll County (within shouting distance of this marker); Wells County (within shouting distance of this marker); Noble County (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison County (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

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 114 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.