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

Civil War Arsenal 1861 - 1864

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, May 20, 2012

1. Civil War Arsenal 1861 - 1864 Marker

Inscription. Governor Oliver P. Morton established a state arsenal to supply Indiana's troops with ammunition. First located adjacent to the State Capitol, the arsenal was later moved to the present site of Arsenal Technical High School.

Erected 1963 by Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission. (Marker Number 49.1964.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 46.124′ N, 86° 9.714′ W. Marker was in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It was in Mile Square. Marker was at the intersection of North Capitol Avenue and West Market Street, on the right when traveling south on North Capitol Avenue. Located at the East Entrance of the Indiana State House - on the right side in Indianapolis, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 200 West Washington 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 location. Oliver Perry Morton (a few steps from this marker); State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Without Coal (about

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400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lincoln Funeral Train (about 400 feet away); Robert Dale Owen (about 400 feet away); Thomas Andrews Hendricks (about 400 feet away); Christopher Columbus (about 400 feet away); Thomas A. Hendricks, 1890 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Wide View - - Civil War Arsenal 1861 - 1864 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, May 20, 2012

2. Wide View - - Civil War Arsenal 1861 - 1864 Marker

Looking North - - Civil War Arsenal 1861 - 1864 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, May 20, 2012

3. Looking North - - Civil War Arsenal 1861 - 1864 Marker

North/East corner - - Indiana State House - - Indianapolis, Indiana image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, May 20, 2012

4. North/East corner - - Indiana State House - - Indianapolis, Indiana

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 923 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on September 7, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.