Alexandria in Madison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Indiana’s First Interurban
Erected 1966 by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission. (Marker Number 48.1967.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1862.
Location. 40° 15.81′ N, 85° 40.46′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Indiana, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of North Harrison Street and Church Street on North Harrison Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alexandria IN 46001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Micajah Chamness Sr (approx. 0.3 miles away); Alexandria Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Landmark Oak (approx. 2.9 miles away); Vinson Cemetery War Memorial (approx. 3.8 miles away); Slickville Tile Works (approx. 5˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Additional commentary.
1. Where was it first located?
The Interurban has been moved more than once. What was the original coordinates (location) of the interurban?
— Submitted October 29, 2007, by Jon Montgomery of Alexandria, Indiana.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,741 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.