Lafayette in Tippecanoe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John T. Myers
Main Street Bridge
Inscription.
to honor John T. Myers
U.S. Representative, 7th District, IN
1966-1996.
For dedicated service to the Greater Lafayette community. Friend, advocate, champion of constituents. With special thanks for advancing Lafayette Railroad Relocation, which converted the bridge to pedestrian use in 1996. Originally constructed in 1914, this is the third Main Street bridge to cross the Wabash River at this site.
Erected 1997.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 12, 1778.
Location. 40° 25.171′ N, 86° 53.846′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Indiana, in Tippecanoe County. Marker is at the intersection of John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge and North 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east on John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge. Located on the North side - and in the middle (over the Wabash River) of the "John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge" - - leading from West Lafayette off of "Tapawingo Drive" to the 'Big Four' Train Station located in Lafayette at North 2nd -and- Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lafayette IN 47901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Iraq War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); "World Split Asunder" (about 400 feet away); Big Four Depot (about 400 feet away); The Purple Heart Memorial (about 500 feet away); Main Street Bridge (about 700 feet away); John Purdue Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Tippecanoe County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); To Commemorate The Wabash and Erie Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. History - Main Street Bridge.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010
3. Looking toward West Lafayette - - John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge
West Lafayette can be seen at the far end of the bridge. (Click on the photo.) The marker (can not see) is on the right behind a lamp post on the bridge - at the center of the Wabash River. Also note the "Sonya L. Margerum Water Fountain" at the end of the bridge in West Lafayette.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010
11. Dedication and Instruction Plaque of " Millennium Sundial "
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,723 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. submitted on August 25, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.