Historical Marker
Vanderburgh County World War I Honor Roll
Historical marker location:
101 NS 4th Street, Evansville, Indiana
( Memorial is at the intersection of Vine Street and NW 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Vine Street.)
Marker installed: 1926
The Wabash River, which flows through western Indiana, was the inspiration for the state song, "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away," written by Paul Dresser in 1897. It became one of the most popular songs of its time and has since become a symbol of the state's heritage.