Indiana: Indiana State Historical Bureau Markers
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historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMECJ_fred-a-jewell_Worthington-IN.html
Born in Worthington 1875. Left home at sixteen and became performer, composer, and bandmaster for several circuses, including Ringling Brothers (1902-1904, 1907) and Barnum and Bailey (1908-1910). Brought his publishing company to Worthington 1923; died 193…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMECO_sullivan-carnegie-library_Sullivan-IN.html
Side A:Women's Club of Sullivan was instrumental in forming Public Library Board 1902. Andrew Carnegie donated $10,000 after site and required local funding secured December 1903. Cornerstone was laid June 11, 1904; building dedicated January 19, 1905; Sull…
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Pioneer Heroine of Abdominal Surgery Jane Todd was born in Virginia in 1763. In 1805 she and her husband, Thomas Crawford, moved to Green County, Ky. Suffering from a huge abdominal tumor, she rode 60 miles to Danville, Ky., to submit to an operation never …
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMEDC_fairbanks-massacre_Fairbanks-IN.html
A War of 1812 military action occurred in September 1812 three miles west/southwest of here. While escorting supplies from Fort Knox near Vincennes to Fort Harrison at Terre Haute, Sergeant Nathan Fairbanks and approximately a dozen soldiers were ambushed &…
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Numerous violent conflicts erupted in Sullivan County during the Civil War over differing war sentiments. On July 14, 1864, anti-war Democrat John Drake was fatally shot at a community picnic near here. The Union soldier who shot Drake was apparently never …
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMEDE_saint-theodora-guerin_West-Terre-Haute-IN.html
Side oneBorn Anne-Th?re Gu?rin in 1798 in France. In 1823, she entered the Catholic congregation Sisters of Providence of Ruill?; received the name Sister St. Theodore. Noted for her teaching, she led a mission from France to establish schools and orphanage…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMEKO_michael-c-garber_Madison-IN.html
Side oneBorn 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 t…
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Side ABorn in Louisville, Kentucky 1898; after father's death, moved with family to Madison. Graduated from Madison High School 1916. After voice training in Indianapolis and Chicago, began singing professionally. Won lead in road show of Florenz Ziegfeld's…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMEKU_scottsburg-depot_Scottsburg-IN.html
Marker Front:Built 1872. One of the classic "combination" depots for passengers and freight, with board and batten siding, wide overhanging roof, and agent's bay window. Interior included separate waiting rooms for men and women. Served as depot until early…
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Side A: County formed by Indiana General Assembly 1820. First county seat located at Lexington; first courthouse built 1821. Several attempts made 1822-1870 to move county seat to more central location, creating animosity among citizens. Scottsburg designat…