Monument City
Under the Lake
State: Indiana
County: Huntington County
Founded: 1875
Abandoned: 1965 (reservoir)
Peak Population: 150
Monument City was named after a monument to Civil War soldiers erected there. In the 1960s, the Salamonie Reservoir was created, flooding the town. The cemetery was moved, but foundations and paved streets sometimes emerge during severe droughts.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Drought
Difficulty: Easy (boat/shore)
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Submerged by Salamonie Lake
- Named for Civil War monument
- Visible during drought
Location
Address: Salamonie Lake, IN
Coordinates: 40.75, -85.6