Lafayette in Tippecanoe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ninth Street Hill

Neighborhood Historic District

Photographed By Al Wolf, June 30, 2008

1. Ninth Street Hill Marker (front)

Inscription. Side One
Lafayette platted 1825. This area was first known as Prospect Hill. Wealthy families built country estates here 1850's - 1860's. Streetcar lines of 1880's transformed Hill into popular suburb. Area declined after World War II.

Obverse
This neighborhood district showcases many American domestic architectural styles from 1850's through 1950's. Revitalization began in 1970's. Neighborhood association founded 1986. Listed in National Register of Historic Places 1997.

Erected 2001 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Historic Ninth Street Hill Neighborhood Association. (Marker Number 79.2001.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Political Subdivisions • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 40° 24.778′ N, 86° 53.19′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Indiana, in Tippecanoe County. Marker is at the intersection of 9th Street and East State Street, on the right when traveling north on 9th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lafayette IN 47901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. The Ellsworth Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Highland Park Neighborhood (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Red Crown Mini-Museum (approx. 0.4 miles away); Highland Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Forty - Niners (approx. 0.4 miles away); A Tribute to Joe Rumpza - The Vegetable King (approx. half a mile away); Perrin Historic District (approx. half a mile away); Earl & Hatcher Block (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.

Also see . . .
1. Video Tour of Ninth Street Hill. Courtesy of "Tour de Lafayette," an excellent tour of the Ninth Street Hill area and some of its homes. (Submitted on August 12, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

2. Photos of Dedication (Courtesy - Indiana Historical Bureau):. (Submitted on January 22, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

Ninth Street Hill Marker </b>(reverse) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, June 30, 2008

2. Ninth Street Hill Marker (reverse)

Long View of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, June 30, 2008

3. Long View of Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,230 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.