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Terre Haute in Vigo County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Claude L. Herbert

 
 
Claude L. Herbert Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Al Wolf
1. Claude L. Herbert Marker
Inscription.
To
Claude L. Herbert
Who gave his Life to save
others in the
Havens & Geddes Fire
This Memorial is erected
by his Comrades of
The
Spanish American War
and Patriotic Citizens

 
Erected by Comrades of The Spanish American War & Patriotic Citizens.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: DisastersWar, Spanish-American.
 
Location. 39° 27.966′ N, 87° 24.927′ W. Marker is in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. It is located behind the Courthouse near the North/West corner and a few steps away from the fountain (between the buildings.). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 South 3rd Street, Terre Haute IN 47801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam War Memorial - - Vigo County Indiana (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Medal of Honor Recipient (about 300 feet away); Colonel Richard W. Thompson (about 300 feet away); Korean War Memorial - - Vigo County Indiana (about 300 feet away); World War I War Memorial
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(about 300 feet away); Operation Iraqi Freedom - War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Civil War Memorial - Vigo County (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terre Haute.
 
Regarding Claude L. Herbert. Claude L. Herbert was taking the part of "Santa Claus" in the toy department in the basement of the building when the fire started, and at once set to work assisting women and children out to safety. He worked from floor to floor until the building collapsed and buried him in the debris.
 
Also see . . .  Claude L. Herbert. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on November 28, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
Wide View - - Claude L. Herbert Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Al Wolf
2. Wide View - - Claude L. Herbert Marker
Right Front View - - Claude L. Herbert Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 7, 2009
3. Right Front View - - Claude L. Herbert Marker
Left Front View - - Claude L. Herbert Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 7, 2009
4. Left Front View - - Claude L. Herbert Marker
Right Rear View - - Claude L. Herbert Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Al Wolf
5. Right Rear View - - Claude L. Herbert Marker
Left Rear View - - Claude L. Herbert Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Al Wolf
6. Left Rear View - - Claude L. Herbert Marker
Water Fountain - - Few Steps Away... image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 7, 2009
7. Water Fountain - - Few Steps Away...
Other View - - Water Fountain image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 7, 2009
8. Other View - - Water Fountain
The back side of the Courthouse can be seen behind the Water Fountain. Claude L. Herbert marker is to the left of the view as you look at the photo.
North / East Corner - - Vigo County Courthouse image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 7, 2009
9. North / East Corner - - Vigo County Courthouse
The Vigo County Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places (83000160).
Front - - Vigo County Courthouse image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 7, 2009
10. Front - - Vigo County Courthouse
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,208 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on June 7, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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