Samuel Woodfill

Historical marker location:

Madison, Indiana

( Marker is on East Main Street east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.)

Most Decorated Soldier of W. W. I. Medal of Honor Recipient.

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.