Mile Square in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Site of the Central Canal

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 15, 2016

1. Site of the Central Canal Marker

south side of two sided marker

Inscription. Authorized by Indiana's 1836 Internal Improvement Act, Central Canal conceived as link in transportation system connecting Wabash and Erie Canal with Ohio River. State's bankruptcy in 1839 prevented completion of Central Canal. Canal has since provided hydraulic power, fresh water and recreation.

Erected 1992 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Marion County-Indianapolis Historical Society. (Marker Number 49.1992.5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers, and the Wabash & Erie Canal series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 39° 46.158′ N, 86° 9.952′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Mile Square. It can be reached from N. West Street. Marker is located along the Central Canal, east of N. West Avenue, behind the North State Office Building at 100 N. State Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana.

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

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: Timothy J. Maude (within shouting distance of this marker); The Survivor Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11, 2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Indiana 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Indiana State Library (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert D. Orr, 1917-2004 (about 600 feet away); 1907 Indiana Eugenics Law (about 700 feet away); Greek Orthodox Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 15, 2016

2. Site of the Central Canal Marker

north side of two sided marker

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 15, 2016

3. Site of the Central Canal Marker

looking northeast along canal

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, June 15, 2016

4. Site of the Central Canal Marker

looking west along canal

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

5. Site of the Central Canal Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2016, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2016, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on September 7, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.