Historical Markers
Michigan Road related markers in Indiana include:
- Boone County: MICHIGAN ROAD - With proceeds from the sale of 170,580 acres (690.3 km2) of Indian land granted by the Federal Government, Indiana built its first north-south road. Surveyed 1829, passable by 1834, "completed" in 1837, its cost was $242,000.00. (Location: West side of US 421, north of 121st Street, north & east of Zionsville.)
- Fulton County: MICHIGAN ROAD - Extending from Michigan City to the Ohio River at Madison. Begun by the state in 1832 with funds obtained from sale of land granted by the Potawatomi Indians. Opened northern part of state to settlers. (Location: Old US 31 at Tippecanoe River bridge, SE corner, 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Rochester.)
- Marion County: TOLL HOUSE - Operated by Augusta Gravel Road Co., circa 1866-1892. MICHIGAN ROAD - First major state road, built in the 1830s, from the Ohio River to Lake Michigan. (Location: 4702 N. Michigan Road/Old US 421, Indianapolis.)
- Ripley County: MICHIGAN ROAD - Extending from Michigan City to the Ohio River at Madison. Begun by the state in 1832 with funds obtained from sale of land granted by the Potawatomi Indians. Opened northern part of state to settlers. (Location: US 50 and N. Old Michigan Road, 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Holton.)
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