Terre Haute in Vigo County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Crossroads of America

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012

1. Crossroads of America Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

U.S. Highway 40, the old National Road which opened the west for settlement, and U.S. Highway 41, a major north-south route, were designated part of the original federal highway system in 1926. Their intersection in Terre Haute at Wabash Avenue and Seventh Street became the "Crossroads of America."

Erected 1988 by Indiana Historical Bureau. (Marker Number 84.1988.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 39° 27.979′ N, 87° 24.502′ W. Marker is in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. Marker is on Wabash Avenue west of South 7th Street, on the left when traveling west. Located at "Crossroads Plaza" which is attached to Commerce Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 643 East Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute IN 47801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Crossroads Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Eddie Taylor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also

Wide View - - Crossroads of America Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012

2. Wide View - - Crossroads of America Marker

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named Crossroads of America (about 300 feet away); Mordecai Peter Centennial Brown / Baseball Career Highlights (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fairbanks Hall / Fairbanks Hall Dome Restoration (approx. 0.2 miles away); Civil War Memorial - Vigo County (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chauncey Rose (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War I War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terre Haute.

Regarding Crossroads of America. This marker is a recycled old (1988) Indiana State Historical Bureau and placed here (1998) at "Crossroads Plaza".

Also see . . . Video - - "Voice of The National Road" (Courtesy - YouTube)::. (Submitted on August 30, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

Long View - - Crossroads of America Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012

3. Long View - - Crossroads of America Marker

In floor of "Crossroads Plaza" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012

4. In floor of "Crossroads Plaza"

Other View - - "Crossroads Plaza" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012

5. Other View - - "Crossroads Plaza"

"Crossroads Plaza" attached to Commerce Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012

6. "Crossroads Plaza" attached to Commerce Plaza

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 455 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 13, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.