Historical Marker

Operation Desert Storm 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.)

The Wabash River, which flows through western Indiana, was the inspiration for the state song, "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away," written by Paul Dresser in 1897. It became one of the most popular songs of its time and has since become a symbol of the state's heritage.
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