Solomon Mier

Historical marker location:

300 S. Cavin Street, Ligonier, Indiana

( Marker is at the intersection of W. 3rd Street and S. Cavin Street (State Road 5), on the right when traveling east on W. 3rd Street.)

1833 - 1910.

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.