Brig. General Benjamin Harrison

Historical marker location:

1230 N. Delaware Street, Indianapolis, Indiana

( Marker is on North Delaware Street north of East 11th Street, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1963

1833-1901.

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.