Freeman Corner

Historical marker location:

Orleans, Indiana

( Marker can be reached from N. Maple Street (State Road 37) north of County Road 810N, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1935

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.