McCormick Cabin Site
McCormick Cabin Site, Historical frontier cabin site in Indianapolis, United States
The McCormick Cabin Site marks where an early log dwelling once stood on the banks of the White River in what is now downtown Indianapolis. A commemorative boulder and plaque preserve the memory of this pioneer structure that no longer remains.
John Wesley McCormick Jr. built a log cabin and tavern in 1820, establishing one of the first permanent structures in the area that would become Indianapolis. This settlement helped anchor early European presence in the region.
The site serves as an educational center where visitors learn about pioneer life through exhibitions of period artifacts and architectural elements.
The site is located in White River State Park near downtown Indianapolis and is accessible to visitors exploring the area on foot. A plaque provides background information about the early settlement and its role in the city's founding.
The site gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 for its connection to Indianapolis's earliest permanent European inhabitants. Few visitors realize this marker represents not just a home but also the region's first tavern operation.
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