Michigan City in LaPorte County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Barker Civic Center

The former Barker Mansion

Photographed by Lou Donkle, April 4, 2024

1. Barker Civic Center Marker

Inscription. Given to the people of Michigan City as a cultural and civic center by Mrs. Catherine Barker Hickox in 1968. The original house was built on this site (circa) 1858 by John Barker Sr. (1814-1878). It was reconstructed in 1901 by John H. Barker (1844-1910), prominent industrialist, civic leader and benefactor. Entered on the National Register of Historic Places, Oct. 10, 1975.

Maneat Nomen Sicut Monumentum
(Let the name be the monument)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.

Location. 41° 42.887′ N, 86° 54.147′ W. Marker is in Michigan City, Indiana, in LaPorte County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and W. 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 631 Washington St, Michigan City IN 46360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana,

specifically on the Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan Shore,

and in Greater South Bend.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

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: Barker Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Haskell & Barker Historic District (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Log Cabin in Michigan City (approx. 0.2 miles away); From Freight Cars to Outlet Stores (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Haskell & Barker Historic District

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Elston Grove Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Mary The Immaculate Conception (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Mary's Parish World War I Memorial and Honor Roll (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Michigan City.

Photographed by Duane Hall, August 16, 2014

2. Barker Civic Center Marker

Photographed by Lou Donkle, April 4, 2024

3. Barker Civic Center Marker

Barker Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, August 16, 2014

4. Barker Mansion

Marker is to the left of the entrance doors

Photographed by Duane Hall, August 16, 2014

5. Barker Mansion

Located at the northwest corner of the intersection
of Washington Street and W. 7th Street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 656 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 5, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. 2. submitted on September 23, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 3. submitted on April 5, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. 4, 5. submitted on September 23, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.