La Porte Viet Nam Memorial

Historical marker location:
La Porte, Indiana
( Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Lake Shore Drive and Pine Lake Avenue (U.S. 35), on the left when traveling west.)

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The first long-distance auto race in the United States was held in Indiana in 1911. The race, called the Indianapolis 500, is still held annually and is one of the biggest sporting events in the world.