First Toll Gate in Indiana-Richmond, IN
Posted by: Markerman62
N 39° 49.823 W 084° 52.326
16S E 682093 N 4411098
Located on US 40 at N 22nd St next to the Madonna of the Trail monument at the entrance to Glen Miller Park.
Waymark Code: WMR88Q
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2016
Views: 8
This tablet marks the site of the first toll gate in the State of Indiana erected about 1850
Mrs. Jerome Powers
Hon. National President
Mrs. Elmer L. Rees
Regent
Group that erected the marker: The Weetomp Chapter Daughters of the American Colonists October 28, 1954
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 2200 East Main St Richmond, IN USA 47374
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