Jackson Cemetery

Historical marker location:

Benton, Indiana

( Marker can be reached from County Road 44, ½ mile west of County Road 31, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2005

Cemetery Heritage.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which hosts the Indy 500, was originally built as a test track for car manufacturers. The first race was held in 1909 and it has since become one of the most famous race tracks in the world.