Lafayette in Tippecanoe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John T. Myers
Main Street Bridge
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010
1. John T. Myers Marker
(Click any of these photos to see the details.)
to honor John T. Myers
U.S. Representative, 7th District, IN
1966-1996.
For dedicated service to the Greater Lafayette community. Friend, advocate, champion of constituents. With special thanks for advancing Lafayette Railroad Relocation, which converted the bridge to pedestrian use in 1996. Originally constructed in 1914, this is the third Main Street bridge to cross the Wabash River at this site.
Erected 1997.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 12, 1778.
Location. 40° 25.171′ N, 86° 53.846′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Indiana, in Tippecanoe County. Marker is at the intersection of John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge and North 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east on John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge. Located on the North side - and in the middle (over the Wabash River) of the "John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge" - - leading from West Lafayette off of "Tapawingo Drive" to the 'Big Four' Train Station located in Lafayette at North 2nd -and- Main 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 of this marker. Iraq War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. History - Main Street Bridge.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010
2. Wide View - - John T. Myers Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010
3. Looking toward West Lafayette - - John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge
West Lafayette can be seen at the far end of the bridge. (Click on the photo.) The marker (can not see) is on the right behind a lamp post on the bridge - at the center of the Wabash River. Also note the "Sonya L. Margerum Water Fountain" at the end of the bridge in West Lafayette.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010
4. Wide View - - "Sonya L. Margerum Water Fountain" in West Lafayette, Indiana
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010
5. Dedication Plaque - - " Sonya L. Margerum - Fountain "
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010
6. Sonya L. Margerum Water Fountain - - West Lafayette
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010
7. Bridge Center - South Side - - " Millennium Sundial "
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010
8. Base of " Millennium Sundial "
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9. South - Full View - - " Millennium Sundial "
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010
10. Time - - Noted by " Millennium Sundial "
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11. Dedication and Instruction Plaque of " Millennium Sundial "
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010
12. Looking West - - Gantry Behind - Big Four Depot - - In Lafayette, Indiana
Note in back-ground the 'John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge'.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010
13. Left of Big Four Depot - - Lafayette, Indiana
Photographed By Courtesy:: Trevor Searcy, August 22, 2010
14. Full View - - Big Four Train Station - Lafayette, Indiana
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, August 22, 2010
15. Water Fountain - Big Four Train Depot in Lafayette, Indiana
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,062 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. submitted on August 25, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
