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

DeKalb County

Organized in 1837

— Named for Baron Johann de Kalb —

DeKalb County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. DeKalb County Marker

Inscription. Although 80 percent of the county's land is used for farming, the city of Auburn was once a major center of the American automobile industry. More than 21 models of cars were created here, including the elegant Auburn and the classic Cord.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 39° 46.137′ N, 86° 10.2′ 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. Allen County (a few steps from this marker); Marion County (a few steps from this marker); LaPorte County (a few steps from this marker); Johnson County (a few steps from this marker); Benton County (a few steps from this marker); Hancock County (a few steps from this marker); Miami County (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Johnson 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 . . . DeKalb County. (Submitted on January 7, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

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

2. DeKalb County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

Johann de Kalb image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Charles Willson Peale, 1782

4. Johann de Kalb

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 47 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.