Millcreek Township

Historical marker location:

Veedersburg, Indiana

( Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 41 and State Road 32, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 41.)

Marker installed: 1976

Steam Corner.

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.