Historical Marker
10 O'Clock Line
Historical marker location:
3317 W Mecca Road, Mecca, Indiana
( Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 41 and West Mecca Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 41.)
Marker installed: 1968
The state's capital, Indianapolis, was originally founded in 1821 as a planned city to serve as the new state capital. It was named after the Indiana tribes that once inhabited the area.