Wabash in Wabash County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Wabash River and the Big Four Cut
Paradise Spring Riverwalk
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 13, 2014
1. The Wabash River and the Big Four Cut Marker
The Wabash Reef, located northeast of the park and visible from where you are standing, is estimated to be 400 million years old.
Archaeologists believe that such formations are a result of the Silurian Sea that, at one time, covered part of Indiana and the Great Lakes region.
It is believed that reefs such as this were exposed and modified by the rise and fall of the ancient Wabash River.
The partially exposed Wabash Reef is approximately 5.7 acres in size and is composed of dolomite. The reef is nationally recognized as a fine example of Silurian Reef.
The reef is located on private property. Please view it from afar.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 40° 47.807′ N, 85° 48.862′ W. Marker is in Wabash, Indiana, in Wabash County. It can be reached from E. Market Street 0.2 miles east of S. Allen Street. Marker is located at the east end of Paradise Spring Park south of the parking lot and across the railroad tracks; the above directions are to the driveway to the parks northeast
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana. 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kin-Com-A-Ong Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway (within shouting distance of this marker); Cook's Cabin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Storage Cabin (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Kin-Com-A-Ong Spring (about 400 feet away); Council House (about 400 feet away); Quarters of James B. Ray (about 400 feet away); The Big Four Railroad (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wabash.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Treaty of 1826 Meeting Camp (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 13, 2014
2. The Wabash River and the Big Four Cut Marker
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 13, 2014
3. The Wabash River and the Big Four Cut Marker
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 13, 2014
4. The Big Four Cut
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 901 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 26, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
