Chief Kokomo

Historical marker location:

721 W Superior St, Kokomo, Indiana

( Marker can be reached from West Superior Street east of South Indiana Avenue, on the right when traveling east.)

Walk of Excellence.

The Wabash River, which flows through western Indiana, was the inspiration for the state song, "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away," written by Paul Dresser in 1897. It became one of the most popular songs of its time and has since become a symbol of the state's heritage.