Lafayette in Tippecanoe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Constitution Oak

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, April 28, 2024

1. Constitution Oak Marker

Inscription. To commemorate the Bicentennial of The Constitution of the United States of America

Erected 1987 by The Tippecanoe County Bar Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1787.

Location. 40° 25.103′ N, 86° 53.643′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Indiana, in Tippecanoe County. It is on North 3rd Street (Old U.S. 231) near Columbia Street, on the left when traveling south. The marker and tree can be found on the South West corner of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse lawn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 N 3rd St, Lafayette IN 47901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

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 Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tippecanoe County Established

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(here, next to this marker); The Tippecanoe County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Tree of Hope (within shouting distance of this marker); 1825 Lafayette 1925 (within shouting distance of this marker); To Commemorate The Wabash and Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); General Lafayette - Fountain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Earl & Hatcher Block (about 300 feet away); John Purdue Block (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, April 28, 2024

2. Constitution Oak Marker

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, April 28, 2024

3. Constitution Oak Marker

Constitution Oak image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, April 28, 2024

4. Constitution Oak

Tree and marker left of the bison. Marker is obstructed by the car.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 236 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 28, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.