Bartholomew Trail

Historical marker location:

2444 S. Main St, Vallonia, Indiana

( Marker can be reached from S. Main Street (County Road S310W) south of Water Street, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1991

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.