Weaver Settlement

Historical marker location:

2600 W 600 S, Marion, Indiana

( Marker is at the intersection of West 600 South (County Route 600 S) and County Route 350 W, on the right when traveling west on West 600 South.)

Marker installed: 2020

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.