Historical Markers and War Memorials in Michigan City, Indiana
LaPorte is the county seat for LaPorte County
Michigan City is in LaPorte County
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On Washington Street at W. 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on Washington Street.
Given to the people of Michigan City as a cultural and civic center by Mrs. Catherine Barker Hickox in 1968. The original house was built on this site (circa) 1858 by John Barker Sr. (1814-1878). It was reconstructed in 1901 by John H. Barker . . . — — Map (db m77403) HM
On Washington Street just west of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north.
The mansion before you was built by freight car magnate John Barker, Sr. in 1857.
Barker lived in this home with his wife, Katherine, and daughter, Catherine. Tragically, both parents died in 1910, making Catherine the world's richest . . . — — Map (db m244961) HM
On Liberty Trail at E. 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Liberty Trail.
In the aftermath of George Rogers Clark’s conquest, skirmishers from Cahokia led by Capt. B. Hamelin and Lt. T. Brady, who had raided Fort St. Joseph, were defeated and captured near here by fur-trader Etienne Champion and Potawatomi allies of the . . . — — Map (db m72908) HM
On East Michigan Avenue (U.S. 35) at Carroll Avenue on East Michigan Avenue.
One of three Civil War training camps in La Porte County. Site is one fourth mile west. Named for Colonel Edward Anderson. Used 1863-1864 to train Indiana Union volunteers of the 127th, 128th, and 129th regiments. — — Map (db m969) HM
On East Michigan Boulevard east of West Michigan Boulevard (U.S. 12), on the left when traveling east.
Westcott Park, a gateway to Michigan City, is dedicated in memory of Charles R. Westcott, whose lifetime of extraordinary service, especially to children, significantly enriched our community.
For nearly 50 years, Westcott . . . — — Map (db m202852) HM
On East 8th Street at Spring Street, on the right when traveling east on East 8th Street.
The role of education is well-evidenced in two of the largest buildings in the district. The Public Library and the Central School were constructed on opposite sides of East 8th Street. While other schools were constructed in Michigan City, . . . — — Map (db m202871) HM
In 1845 Lodner Darvontis Phillips invented and launched the first submarine on the Great Lakes in Trail Creek at the foot of the Old Lighthouse. Phillips designed his submarines for salvage and warfare. His cigar-shaped design was the forerunner of . . . — — Map (db m244320) HM
On Wabash Street north of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The original plat of Michigan City was enlarged during the 1850s on the east and west sides. The Haskell & barker Historic District comprises approximately twenty-five blocks lining Washington and Wabash Streets on the near west side of downtown . . . — — Map (db m244464) HM
Hoosier Slide was located directly across the harbor. Standing over 200 feet high, it was for centuries a landmark for the Indians traveling the lake and later for French explorers. In modern times it was a great tourist attraction. With the . . . — — Map (db m244319) HM
On W. Michigan Blvd (U.S. 12) at Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on W. Michigan Blvd.
Presented by
The Daughters of Union Veterans
of
the Civil War - 1861-1865
In memory of
our Fathers and
The Grand Army of the Republic
June 12, 1939 — — Map (db m72910) WM
(South Face)
One Country
One Flag
Sponsored by the Woman's Releif Corps
Geo. V. Rawson Post
46 Dept. Ind. G.A.R.
(East, North, and West Faces)
(List of Names) — — Map (db m77435) WM
Near Lake Shore Drive, 0.1 miles west of Franklin Street.
This lighthouse built in 1858 replaced 1837 lighthouse built at water's edge. Remodeled in 1904. Light placed at end of pier. Seven keepers and fourteen assistant keepers served here 1837-1940. — — Map (db m75722) HM
1941 — 1945
Dedicated To
The Memory
Of These
Our Boys
And All Who Served in
World War II
Gilford Albertson S.M. 3/C • Sgt. James Allie • Lt. Walter Baranowski • Cpl. Stanley Batuzik • Pvt. Bernard Baxter • Ens. John T. . . . — — Map (db m77402) WM
On Franklin Street, 0.1 miles south of Lake Shore Drive, on the right when traveling south.
This historic site once the location of the Smith Brothers Cough Drop Factory, has been dedicated by the city of Michigan City for the use and enjoyment of all of its
citizens and visitors. We commemorate the celebration of the New Millennium and . . . — — Map (db m163390) HM
On East Michigan Boulevard east of West Michigan Boulevard (U.S. 12), on the left when traveling east.
Naomi Bowman Talbert Anderson was born on March 1, 1843, in Michigan City, Indiana. Her parents, Elijah and Guilly Ann Bowman were born free people of color. Although schools in Indiana were segregated, Naomi was invited to enroll in Michigan . . . — — Map (db m202851) HM
Near Lake Shore Drive, 0.1 miles west of Franklin Street, on the left when traveling west.
Rank and Organization: Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, Headquarters and Service Company, 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. Place and Date: Fire Support Base Tomahawk, Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam. 1 March 1969. . . . — — Map (db m77364) HM WM
On Franklin Street, 0.1 miles south of Lake Shore Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Roger McKee was a talented and visionary civic leader. This fountain
is dedicated to his decades of public service and humanitarian causes.
His proudest accomplishments were the preservation of the land
which this Millennium Plaza is located . . . — — Map (db m163391) HM
The S.S. Eastland was a Great Lakes excursion ship bound for Michigan City, Indiana from Chicago, Illinois on July 24, 1915.
With 2,501 passengers on board, the ship capsized during boarding while in the Chicago River. Tragically, 844 lives . . . — — Map (db m244411) HM
Near Greenwood Avenue at Wrobel Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In Memory of Our Heroes
Who Died for Their Country
In World War II
May They Rest in Peace
T/SGT. Frank Skwiat 5–1943 • ENS. Ed. P. Komasinski 12–1943 • G.M. 1/C Ted. Pytynia 1–1944 • E.M. 2/C Matthew S. . . . — — Map (db m77445) WM
Near W. 10th Street at Buffalo Street, on the right when traveling east.
(Front Panel)
1917 1919
In Piam Memoriam
Erected to the greater glory
of God
And in memory of these four
young men of St. Mary's Parish
who made the supreme sacrifice
of their lives for God and Country
. . . — — Map (db m77393) WM
On East Michigan Boulevard (U.S. 12) at Pine Street on East Michigan Boulevard.
Assassinated President Abraham Lincoln’s funeral was April 19, 1865 at the White House. The funeral train left for Springfield, Illinois April 21 directed by military; stops en route allowed the public to pay homage. From Indianapolis, train . . . — — Map (db m60670) HM
On Franklin Street, 0.1 miles south of Lake Shore Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Constructed on the east side of Trail
Creek, Washington Park has been Michigan
City's dominant playground for over 100
years. The park's lakeside setting includes
the Michigan City Lighthouse and Pier
built in 1858/1904. First established as . . . — — Map (db m163374) HM
On Lake Shore Drive, on the right when traveling west.
The Washington Park Zoo began in 1928, due in large part to cast-off or injured exotic animals and pets once cared for by the fire department. During the Great Depression, New Deal programs under the Works Progress Administration assisted the . . . — — Map (db m201678) HM
On West Lake Front Drive, 0.1 miles east of Dunbar Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Unlike the ultra-modern homes of steel, stone, and glass
constructed for the Century of Progress, the Cypress
Log Cabin provided a refreshing contrast in terms of the
material it was constructed with and its rustic design.
Sponsored by the . . . — — Map (db m161346) HM
On West Lake Front Drive east of Dunbar Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Real estate developer Robert Bartlett purchased five demonstration houses from the 1933-34 Chicago World's fair. He moved four of the Century of Progress
Homes by barge across Lake Michigan to Beverly Shores and one by truck. These houses . . . — — Map (db m161344) HM
On West Carol Lane, 0.1 miles east of Dunbar Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Intended as a showcase of modern design and
innovative building materials, this house played a
pioneering role in the development of passive solar
heating. This was much to the surprise of its Chicago
architect, George Fred Keck.
One cold . . . — — Map (db m161342) HM
On West Lake Front Drive, 0.1 miles east of Dunbar Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Walter Scholer, an architect from Lafayette, Indiana,
known for designing many buildings on Purdue
University's campus, designed the Wieboldt-Rostone
House. This Century of Progress Home was created to
showcase Rostone, an exciting new . . . — — Map (db m161337) HM
On West Lake Front Drive, 0.2 miles Dunbar Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The Armco-Ferro House, designed by Robert Smith, Jr.,
of Cleveland, Ohio, was an ode to the virtues of porcelain enamel and steel-expressed in the form of a prefabricated home.
It is the only remaining Century of Progress home that met the . . . — — Map (db m161339) HM
On West Lake Front Drive, 0.1 miles east of Dunbar Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
"In a sense, this Florida house is a manifesto for the whole sub-tropical world or for any place where open air living is desirable, for it is a house which brings the
indoors out and the outdoors in."
Raley, Dorothy . . . — — Map (db m161341) HM
