Chicago - New York Electric Air Line Railroad
Proposed in 1905 as a 742 mile, straight-line, high speed route, without crossings; estimated ten hours travel time at a cost of ten dollars. Just under twenty miles, between La Porte and Chesterton, were constructed, 1906-1911.
Marker is on Indiana Route 39 south of County Route W250S, on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
