Valparaiso in Porter County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Lincoln Highway
Photographed by Lou Donkle, June 12, 2022
1. The Lincoln Highway Marker
The Lincoln Highway was the first Coast to Coast road covering 3,389 miles across the USA. It was the dream of Hoosier Carl G. Fisher.
In 1913. The Lincoln Highway Association (LHA) announced that Valparaiso would be part of that route.
In 1928. Boy Scouts placed concrete markers from New York to San Francisco as the Final Project of the LHA. Few markers survive.
In 2006. This marker was gifted to the city and placed here on Lincolnway as a reminder that Valparaiso has long been connected to interstate transportation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Lincoln Highway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 41° 28.076′ N, 87° 3.78′ W. Marker is in Valparaiso, Indiana, in Porter County. It is on Lincolnway west of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker stands at the southeast corner of the Valparaiso City Building in Valparaiso, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 166 Lincolnway, Valparaiso IN 46383, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn 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
this page online
Also see . . . "The Lincoln Highway Association" ::. This is the 'official' web-site of LHA, with many fine links, items, and photos. (Submitted on June 14, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed by Lou Donkle, June 12, 2022
2. Wide View - Lincoln Highway and Sac Trail Markers
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
3. The Lincoln Highway Marker
(Click on any of these photos to see the details.)
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
4. A Lincoln Highway Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
5. Close-up of Lincoln Highway Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
6. Wide View - - The Lincoln Highway Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
7. Looking North West - - The Lincoln Highway Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
8. South Side - - Valparaiso City Building
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
9. Looking North - - The Lincoln Highway Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,413 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on April 1, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2022, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 14, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
