Historical Marker
Civil War Camps
Historical marker location:
La Porte, Indiana
( Marker is at the intersection of State Road 2 and Colfax Avenue, on the right when traveling west on State Road 2.)
Marker installed: 1963
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.