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)
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is 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
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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.)
Photographed by Al Wolf, June 30, 2008
2. Ninth Street Hill Marker (reverse)
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 1,483 times since then and 28 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.
