Vincennes' Carnegie Library

Historical marker location:

Vincennes, Indiana

( Marker is at the intersection of North 7th Street and Seminary Street, on the left when traveling north on North 7th Street.)

Marker installed: 2001

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.