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

Pan American Games Cauldron

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

1. Pan American Games Cauldron Marker

Inscription. This cauldron commemorates the culmination of the Pan American Games Torch Relay on this Plaza in August of 1987. It honors the athletes who, by competing in our community, have given us the privilege of celebrating their triumphs, sharing in their defeats, and being inspired by their dreams.

Erected 1987.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1987.

Location. 39° 45.852′ N, 86° 9.672′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in the Wholesale District. Marker is at the intersection of West Georgia Street and South Capitol Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Georgia Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis IN 46225, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chief Tecumseh (a few steps from this marker); President Benjamin Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); From Dirt & Gravel to Granite & Steel (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); May Wright Sewall (within shouting distance of this marker); Tom Jernstedt (about 400

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feet away, measured in a direct line); Booth Tarkington (about 400 feet away); Hotel Severin (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . 1987 Pan American Games. (Submitted on January 11, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

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

2. Pan American Games Cauldron Marker

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

3. Pan American Games Cauldron Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 11, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.