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

Marion County

Organized in 1822

— Named for Francis Marion —

Marion County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Marion County Marker

Inscription. The Capital Commission, meeting near what would become the junction of the National Road and White River, identified the location as the site for the new state capital in 1822. Alexander Ralston and Elias P. Fordham, influenced by Pierre Charles L'Enfant, the designer of the city plan for Washington, D.C., laid out the new capital city, Indianapolis.

Erected 2002.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Historic National Road series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 39° 46.143′ N, 86° 10.196′ 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. LaPorte County (here, next to this marker); Miami County (here, next to this marker); Johnson County (a few steps from this marker); DeKalb County (a few steps from this marker); Bartholomew County

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(a few steps from this marker); Steuben County (a few steps from this marker); Vigo County (a few steps from this marker); Jennings 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 . . . Marion County. (Submitted on January 7, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

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

2. Marion County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

Photographed By 2, Unknown

4. Marion County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 7, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.