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

Haskell & Barker Historic District

Photographed by Daniel Barriball, February 1, 2026

1. Haskell & Barker Historic District Marker, Side One

Inscription.
One of the most striking features of the Haskell & Barker Historic District is the number of large churches with tall spires that include St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, the First Congregational Church, and the First Presbyterian Church. The two Catholic congregations also established schools and a hospital in the district. The wide variety of churches demonstrate the rich and diverse heritage of the city's early settlers.

Due to its location as a port city, many early inhabitants were emigrants from Europe. In 1938, the population of foreign-born individuals show 1,336 were German, 776 were Polish, and 167 were Swedish. Another 200 individuals were born in Russia and Eastern Europe. These immigrants brought their own trades, beliefs, customs, and building techniques which has made Michigan City one of the richest melting pots in Indiana. The Haskell & Barker Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.

Erected by Michigan City, Indiana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Notable Places • Religion & Religious Structures

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• Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 41° 42.679′ N, 86° 54.148′ W. Marker is in Michigan City, Indiana, in LaPorte County. It is in Michigan Township. It is at the intersection of Wabash Street and West 10th Street, on the right when traveling south on Wabash Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 913 Wabash St, 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: St. Mary The Immaculate Conception (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Mary's Parish World War I Memorial and Honor Roll (about 400

Haskell & Barker Historic District Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Daniel Barriball, February 1, 2026

2. Haskell & Barker Historic District Marker, Side Two

feet away); Barker Civic Center (approx. ¼ mile away); Barker Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Haskell & Barker Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Elston Grove Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); From Freight Cars to Outlet Stores (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Log Cabin in Michigan City (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Michigan City.

Also see . . . Haskell and Barker Historic District. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Submitted on February 6, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Haskell & Barker Historic District Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Daniel Barriball, February 1, 2026

3. Haskell & Barker Historic District Marker in context

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2026, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 2, 2026, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.