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

Crossroads Plaza

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

1. Crossroads Plaza Marker

Inscription. The City of Terre Haute has a rich history, spurred by transportation advancements Terre Haute became the “Crossroads of America“. This plaza commemorates the achievements of the first steamboat on the Wabash in 1823, the National Road reaching Terre Haute in 1838, and the first railroad completed in 1852.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 39° 27.983′ N, 87° 24.497′ W. Marker is in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. It is in Downtown. It is on Wabash Avenue west of South 7th Street, on the left when traveling west. Located next-door to "Commerce Plaza". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 643 East Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute IN 47807, 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 walking distance of this marker: Crossroads of America (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Crossroads of America (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eddie Taylor (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Crossroads of America (about 400 feet away); Mordecai Peter Centennial Brown / Baseball Career Highlights (about 800 feet away); Larry "The Legend" Bird (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Little Syria on the Wabash (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fairbanks Hall / Fairbanks Hall Dome Restoration (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terre Haute.

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

Crossroads Plaza - Floor Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Crossroads Plaza - Floor Marker

Crossroads Plaza "River" Marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Crossroads Plaza "River" Marker

Crossroads Plaza "Road" Marker image. Click for full size.

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

4. Crossroads Plaza "Road" Marker

Crossroads Plaza "Rail" Marker image. Click for full size.

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

5. Crossroads Plaza "Rail" Marker

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

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

6. Other View - - Crossroads Plaza Marker

Wide View - - Crossroads Plaza Marker image. Click for full size.

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

7. Wide View - - Crossroads Plaza Marker

Crossroads Plaza image. Click for full size.

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

8. Crossroads Plaza

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 748 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on August 14, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.