Site of Meinrad Rumely's Blacksmith Shop
Historical marker location:
680 Madison St, La Porte, Indiana
( Marker is at the intersection of Madison Street and Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on Madison Street.)
Marker installed: 1939
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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.