Mile Square in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
State Capitol
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
1. State Capitol Marker
State capital was moved to Indianapolis, 1825, from Corydon. The capital built on this site in 1835 was razed in 1878 to make way for this State House, completed in 1888.
Erected by Indiana Historical Bureau. (Marker Number 49.1946.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 39° 46.106′ N, 86° 9.712′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Mile Square. Marker is on North Capital Avenue near West Market Street, on the right when traveling south. Located at the east entrance to the State House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Oliver Perry Morton (a few steps from this marker); The Lincoln Funeral Train (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Dale Owen (about 300 feet away); Thomas Andrews Hendricks (about 300 feet away); Thomas A. Hendricks, 1890 (about 300 feet away); George Washington (about 400 feet away); Christopher Columbus
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Also see . . . Indiana Statehouse. Excerpt:
The Indiana Statehouse is the state capitol building of the U.S. state of Indiana. It houses the Indiana General Assembly, the office of the Governor of Indiana, the Indiana Supreme Court, and other state officials. The Statehouse is located in the capital city of Indianapolis at 200 West Washington Street. Built in 1888, it is the fifth building to house the state government.(Submitted on January 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Additional commentary.
1. National Register of Historic Places
The Indiana Statehouse was added to the NRHP on August 28, 1975.
— Submitted January 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2007
2. State Capitol Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
3. State Capitol and Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2007
4. State Capitol Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2007
5. The State House of Indiana
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2007
6. Oliver Morton Statue at the State House
Morton was one of the great wartime governors serving in the Civil War. By his urging, Indiana enlisted twice the number of troops called for in the war. The soldiers represent the 150,000 Indianans who volunteered during the Civil War.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
7. State Capitol
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,451 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on March 28, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on January 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2. submitted on January 7, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on January 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 7, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 7. submitted on January 3, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.
