Historical Marker
Bucklen Opera House
Historical marker location:
Elkhart, Indiana
( Marker is at the intersection of S. Main St and Harrison St, on the right when traveling south on S. Main St.)
1884 - 1986. Elkhart, Heritage of the City With a Heart.
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.