Huntington in Huntington County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Forks of Wabash
Erected by Society of Indiana Pioneers. (Marker Number 35.1972.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 40° 52.632′ N, 85° 31.824′ W. Marker is in Huntington, Indiana, in Huntington County. Marker is at the intersection of West Park Drive and SR 9, on the right when traveling east on West Park Drive. This marker is approx. 100 yards East of the intersection of SR9 and West Park Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntington IN 46750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Treaty Grounds (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Chief Richardville (about 700 feet away); The Wabash & Erie Canal Fulfilled George Washington's Dream (approx. ¼ mile away); In 1835, The Wabash & Erie Canal Was Completed (approx. 0.3 miles away); The “Lime City” (approx. 1.2 miles away); Huntington Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Huntington Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Huntington Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2011, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. This page has been viewed 974 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on July 27, 2011, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. Photos: 1. submitted on July 20, 2011, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. 2. submitted on July 27, 2011, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. 3. submitted on October 1, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 4. submitted on July 27, 2011, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. 5, 6. submitted on January 26, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.