Richardville

Historical marker location:

Fort Wayne, Indiana

( Marker is on South Calhoun Street north of East Lewis Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1942

1761 - 1841.

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.