William L. Barker

Historical marker location:

Boonville, Indiana

( Marker is at the intersection of West Locust Street and South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east on West Locust Street.)

Marker installed: 1932

1857 1937.

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.