Bedford in Lawrence County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Bison-tennial Public Art Project

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

1. Bison-tennial Public Art Project Marker

Inscription. Indiana was one of many states that the estimated 60 million American bison inhabited in early America, which is why they have been a part of our state seal since 1801. Their migration trail, the Buffalo Trace, was used to create Indiana's first official road in the state. Today you can still travel in their hoof prints by driving parts of US Route 150.

These bison have been placed in communities throughout the state in celebration of our 200 anniversary of statehood. All were painted by local artists. Our bison, named Lawren, depicts important events and places in the community.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.

Location. 38° 51.701′ N, 86° 29.027′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Indiana, in Lawrence County. It is on J Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1515 J St, Bedford IN 47421, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Shawnee Hills

and in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn

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Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Indiana Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars (a few steps from this marker); Lawrence County Soldiers Sailors and Pioneers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Lawrence County Korean Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Lawrence County World War II Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Lawrence County Vietnam Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); The Cornerstone of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrence County Bicentennial Celebration (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Bedford Branch of the State Bank of Indiana (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.

Bison-tennial Public Art Project image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

2. Bison-tennial Public Art Project

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

3. Bison-tennial Public Art Project Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.