Havilah Beardsley

Historical marker location:

Elkhart, Indiana

( Marker is on W. Beardsley Avenue west of N. Riverside Drive, on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1913

1795 1856.

The limestone industry has played a significant role in Indiana's economy and culture. The state is often called the "Limestone Capital of the World" and the stone has been used in many notable buildings, including the Empire State Building in New York City.