Delphi in Carroll County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wabash and Erie Canal
Erected 1932 by Indiana Historical Bureau. (Marker Number 08.1992.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers, and the Wabash & Erie Canal series lists.
Location. 40° 35.012′ N, 86° 41.017′ W. Marker is in Delphi, Indiana, in Carroll County. Marker is on West Franklin Street. West Franklin Street is on the south side of Delphi. US 421 (IN 39, Monroe Street) is the main highway from the south to the northwest. The major intersection with IN 25 is very busy and you'll need to go west (northwest) at this corner. Franklin is the next street by the Pizza Hut (2008-which is set back to the south). Turn south on Franklin. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delphi IN 46923, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wabash And Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Commerce & Culture (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome To Canal Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Trails to History (within shouting distance of this marker); Paper Mill Complex (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Post Office At Sleeth (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sleeth Post Office was at McCoy's Station on the Monon R.R. (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delphi.
Also see . . . Delphi Wabash & Erie Canal. This organization has the greatest concentration and most of the known remains of the Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana. (Submitted on May 2, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 3,483 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 2, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.