Collett Park in Terre Haute in Vigo County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Visionary Point
12 Points
Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 1, 2024
1. Visionary Point Marker
In 1889 Walter Phillips, Vigo County deputy surveyor, laid out lots in this area that became known as Twelve Points. Phillips had foresight and was an aggressive promoter, a hardheaded businessman who became known as the 'Father of Twelve Points'. We honor his memory and contributions with this sculpture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 39° 29.443′ N, 87° 23.96′ W. Marker is in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. It is in Collett Park. It is at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Garfield Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Lafayette Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1231 Lafayette Ave, Terre Haute IN 47804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana and in the Wabash Valley. It is also 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Twelve Points (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gold Medal Plaza (about 700 feet away); Union Hospital (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hungarian Community (approx. one mile away); Confederate Soldiers Buried in this Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Charles Gene Abrell (approx. 1.2 miles away); William D. "Big Bill" Haywood (approx. 1.3 miles away); Charles Luna (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terre Haute.
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 1, 2024
2. Visionary Point Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 1, 2024
3. Statue of Walter Phillips
Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 1, 2024
4. Visionary Point Marker
supplemental marker about Phillips
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 1, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
