Terre Haute in Vigo County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Twelve Points
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012
1. Twelve Points Marker
Inscription.
Twelve Points. . The community was named for the twelve corners created by the intersection of Lafayette, Maple and 13th Street. Twelve Points was begun in 1889 when Walter Phillips had his land surveyed and the business district laid out. At that time the area had a few scattered homes and some family owned businesses. Most of the land was used for fields and orchards. By the early 1900's twelve points had become Terre Haute’s first suburban shopping center.
The community was named for the twelve corners created by the intersection of Lafayette, Maple and 13th Street. Twelve Points was begun in 1889 when Walter Phillips had his land surveyed and the business district laid out. At that time the area had a few scattered homes and some family owned businesses. Most of the land was used for fields and orchards. By the early 1900's twelve points had become Terre Haute’s first suburban shopping center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 39° 29.532′ N, 87° 23.892′ W. Marker is in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. Marker is at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Lafayette Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Maple Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Terre Haute IN 47804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012
2. Wide View - - Twelve Points Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012
3. Other View - - Twelve Points Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012
4. Sign - - " Gold Medal Plaza "
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012
5. Gold Medal Plaza
Twelve Points marker can be seen in the extreme background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 739 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 14, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.