Historical Marker
Historys Great Explorers
Historical marker location:
201 W Riverside Drive, Clarksville, Indiana
( Marker is at the intersection of W. Winbourne Avenue and W Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling south on W. Winbourne Avenue.)
Marker installed: 2003
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.