Wholesale District in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Eli Lilly and Company
The first headquarters of Eli Lily and Company was housed in a two story, brick building at 15 West Pearl Street, 110 feet west of this point.
Colonel Eli Lilly
founded the
Lilly Laboratories
in 1876
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 39° 45.973′ N, 86° 9.493′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in the Wholesale District. Marker is on South Meridian Street south of East Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Here in 1867 (a few steps from this marker); The First Methodist Church in Indianapolis Was Built on this Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Merchants National Bank Building (about 300 feet away); Indiana's Main Street (about 300 feet away); West Washington Street (about 300 feet away); L. S. Ayres & Company Department Store Building (about 400 feet away); Vajen's Exchange Block (about 400 feet away); Bowen-Merrill Fire / Indianapolis Fire Department (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
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Eli Lilly and Company is an American pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices in 18 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 125 countries. The company was founded in 1876 by, and named after, Colonel Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical chemist and veteran of the American Civil War.(Submitted on January 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
