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

Twelve Points

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

1. Twelve Points Marker

Inscription. The community was named for the twelve corners created by the intersection of Lafayette, Maple and 13th Street. Twelve Points was begun in 1889 when Walter Phillips had his land surveyed and the business district laid out. At that time the area had a few scattered homes and some family owned businesses. Most of the land was used for fields and orchards. By the early 1900's twelve points had become Terre Haute’s first suburban shopping center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 39° 29.532′ N, 87° 23.892′ W. Marker is in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. It is in Collett Park. It is at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Lafayette Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Maple Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2108 N 13th St, 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: Gold Medal Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Visionary Point (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Hospital (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hungarian Community (approx. 0.9 miles away); Confederate Soldiers Buried in this Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away);

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Charles Gene Abrell (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Unknown Embattled Defenders of Fort Harrison (approx. 1.3 miles away); Burial Ground Fort William Harrison (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terre Haute.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Ft. Wm. Henry Harrison (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Wide View - - Twelve Points Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Wide View - - Twelve Points Marker

Other View - - Twelve Points Marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Other View - - Twelve Points Marker

Sign - - " Gold Medal Plaza " image. Click for full size.

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

4. Sign - - " Gold Medal Plaza "

Gold Medal Plaza image. Click for full size.

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

5. Gold Medal Plaza

Twelve Points marker can be seen in the extreme background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,198 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 14, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.