Historical Marker
Cannon Ball Baker
Historical marker location:
902 E Garfield Dr, Indianapolis, Indiana
( Marker is at the intersection of South Garfield Drive and East Garfield Drive, on the right when traveling north on South Garfield Drive.)
Marker installed: 2017
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.