Mile Square in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Civil War Arsenal 1861 - 1864
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, May 20, 2012
1. Civil War Arsenal 1861 - 1864 Marker
Governor Oliver P. Morton established a state arsenal to supply Indiana's troops with ammunition. First located adjacent to the State Capitol, the arsenal was later moved to the present site of Arsenal Technical High School.
Erected 1963 by Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission. (Marker Number 49.1964.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list.
Location. 39° 46.124′ N, 86° 9.714′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Mile Square. It is at the intersection of North Capitol Avenue and West Market Street, on the right when traveling south on North Capitol Avenue. The marker stands on the right side of the east entrance of the Indiana State House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 West Washington Street, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oliver Perry Morton (a few steps from this marker); State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Without Coal (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lincoln Funeral Train (about 400 feet away); Robert Dale Owen (about 400 feet away); Thomas Andrews Hendricks (about 400 feet away); Christopher Columbus (about 400 feet away); Thomas A. Hendricks, 1890 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, May 20, 2012
2. Wide View - - Civil War Arsenal 1861 - 1864 Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, May 20, 2012
3. Looking North - - Civil War Arsenal 1861 - 1864 Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, May 20, 2012
4. North/East corner - - Indiana State House - - Indianapolis, Indiana
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 14, 2026
5. Civil War Arsenal 1861 - 1864 Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 14, 2026
6. Civil War Arsenal 1861 - 1864 Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 14, 2026
7. Civil War Arsenal 1861 - 1864 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,245 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on June 20, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 20, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
