Michigan City in LaPorte County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Hoosier Slide

Photographed by Lou Donkle, April 4, 2024

1. Hoosier Slide Marker

Inscription.
Hoosier Slide was located directly across the harbor. Standing over 200 feet high, it was for centuries a landmark for the Indians traveling the lake and later for French explorers. In modern times it was a great tourist attraction. With the discovery of natural gas in Central Indiana a large glass manufacturing industry was established for which the sand of Hoosier Slide was a source of supply. Shipments averaged 30 rail cars a day and in 30 years (1920) the Slide was gone. At lake level the sand was dark red and contained human bones.

Erected by Michigan City Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 41° 43.371′ N, 86° 54.349′ W. Marker is in Michigan City, Indiana, in LaPorte County. It can be reached from Heisman Harbor west of Franklin Street. Marker is next to the entrance door of the old lighthouse museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Heisman Harbor, Michigan City IN 46360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana,

specifically on the Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan Shore,

and in Greater South Bend.

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 of this marker: S. S. Eastland Disaster (a few steps from this marker); Great Lakes' First Submarine

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(a few steps from this marker); Michigan City Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); Michigan City Spanish War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Michigan City GAR Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger J. McKee Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Millennium Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Park Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Michigan City.

Hoosier Slide Marker by museum entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lou Donkle, April 4, 2024

2. Hoosier Slide Marker by museum entrance

Hoosier Slide Marker On corner of Museum with the former Hoosier slide location in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lou Donkle, April 4, 2024

3. Hoosier Slide Marker On corner of Museum with the former Hoosier slide location in the background

Painting of Hoosier Slide inside museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lou Donkle, April 4, 2024

4. Painting of Hoosier Slide inside museum

By Wm. Nelson, donated 1972

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 541 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 5, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.