Monticello in White County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Black Light Poles

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 4, 2024

1. The Black Light Poles Marker

Inscription. The black light poles placed throughout the Tornado Memorial Park are the original City of Monticello downtown street lights. Historians estimate the lights were placed along the streets in the early 1900's. The glass top fixtures are reproductions.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.

Location. 40° 44.702′ N, 86° 45.637′ W. Marker is in Monticello, Indiana, in White County. Marker is at the intersection of North Bluff Street and East Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north on North Bluff Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monticello IN 47960, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Courthouse Cast Iron Drinking Fountain (a few steps from this marker); Super Outbreak...Killer Tornado (a few steps from this marker); The Monticello Tornado Memorial Sculpture (a few steps from this marker); The Finial (a few steps from this marker); Tornado Park Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Monticello Carnegie Library (within shouting distance of this marker); White County War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); State of Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project of 2016 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monticello.

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Photographed By Craig Doda, February 4, 2024

2. The Black Light Poles Marker

The Black Light Poles image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 4, 2024

3. The Black Light Poles

Tornado Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 4, 2024

4. Tornado Memorial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 12, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.