La Porte in LaPorte County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
American Revolutionary Bicentennial
1776 - 1976
On land once belonging to his people, this Potawatomi Indian stands, his broken spear a symbol of peace with the pioneers.
Erected 1976 by Howard A. Demyer, sculptor; presented by the citizens of La Porte in our nation's bicentennial year.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Native Americans • Peace • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
Location. 41° 36.686′ N, 86° 43.322′ W. Marker is in La Porte, Indiana, in LaPorte County. Marker is on Michigan Avenue south of State Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 609 Michigan Ave, La Porte IN 46350, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War Memorial Tree LaPorte County (Indiana) (within shouting distance of this marker); LaPorte County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Etropal Theatre (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Long Live La Porte (about 500 feet away); The Lincoln Highway (about 600 feet away); The Lincoln Highway in La Porte County (about 600 feet away); First Log Cabin in LaPorte (about 600 feet away); Meinrad Rumely (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Porte.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 13, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.