Lincoln Gardens

Historical marker location:

579 S Garvin St, Evansville, Indiana

( Marker is at the intersection of Garvin Street and Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Garvin Street.)

Marker installed: 2020

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.