History thumb|left|Historical marker near the corner of Main and Cedar streets. Zionsville was laid out in 1852 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for William Zion, a pioneer settler.
history thumb|left|histOrICal markeR near the coRNer of main anD cedAr sTReets. ZionsvIlle wAs laid Out In 1852 wHen THe raIlRoad was eXTenDeD tO thAt Point. It wAS naMed fOr WILLIAM zion, a pioneeR seTtLer.