Michael C. Garber

Michael C. Garber (HMEKO)

Location: Madison, IN 47250 Jefferson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 44.147', W 85° 22.805'

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Born Staunton, Virginia 1813. Purchased Madison Courier 1849; transformed it from pro-Democratic to voice for newly forming Republican Party. Promoted the Union and objected to Fugitive Slave Law. Was active in Republican Party politics. Nominated to represent state's Third Congressional District at first Republican National Convention 1856.

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Garber served in U.S. Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1866, and was mustered out with rank of colonel and chief quartermaster. Turned over editorship of the Madison Courier to his son Michael, Jr. 1875. Served as Madison postmaster 1875-1881. He died April 8, 1881 and is buried in Madison.
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HM NumberHMEKO
Series This marker is part of the Indiana: Indiana State Historical Bureau Markers series
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Marker Number39.2004.1
Year Placed2004
Placed ByIndiana Historical Bureau, The Madison Courier
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, September 5th, 2014 at 12:22am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 640795 N 4288702
Decimal Degrees38.73578333, -85.38008333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 44.147', W 85° 22.805'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 44' 8.82" N, 85° 22' 48.30" W
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Area Code(s)812
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 312 West St, Madison IN 47250, US
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