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

Randolph County

Organized in 1818

— Named for Thomas Randolph —

Randolph County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Randolph County Marker

Inscription.
Settled by Quakers and African-American Freedmen farmers from the Carolinas, Randolph County provided a corridor for the mid-19th century Underground Railroad. In the decades following the Civil War, the drilling of natural gas brought major glass manufacturers to this area.

Erected 2002.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Churches & Religion • Natural Resources • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 39° 46.141′ 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); Jennings County (here, next to this marker); Bartholomew County (here, next to this marker); Miami County (a few steps from this marker); Gibson County

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(a few steps from this marker); Marion County (a few steps from this marker); Shelby County (a few steps from this marker); LaPorte 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 . . . Randolph County. (Submitted on January 6, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

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

2. Randolph County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

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 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 6, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.