Historical Marker
World War Memorial
Historical marker location:
Rockville, Indiana
( Marker is at the intersection of South Market Street and West High Street on South Market Street.)
Marker installed: 1930
"War Mothers Memorial".
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.