World War I

Historical marker location:

Corydon, Indiana

( Marker is on East Cherry Street near North Elm Street, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1925

German 77 M.M. Trench Mortar.

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.