This Fountain

Historical marker location:

Madison, Indiana

( Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Ohio River Scenic Byway) (Indiana Route 56) and Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street (Ohio River Scenic Byway).)

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.