Templeton Log Cabin

Historical marker location:

26 West Union Street, Liberty, Indiana

( Marker is at the intersection of West Seminary Street (U.S. 27) and South Market Street, on the left when traveling east on West Seminary Street.)

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.