Worthington in Greene County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fred A. Jewell
[Indiana's March King]
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 1936. Nationally recognized as "Indiana's March King." Many of his marches are still performed.
Erected 1998 by Indiana Historic Bureau, Matthew Hube, Dir. of Bands, Jackson Township Com. Band, and Brazil Concert Band. (Marker Number 28.1998.2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 39° 7.135′ N, 86° 58.575′ W. Marker is in Worthington, Indiana, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of North Commercial Street and East Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North Commercial Street. Located in "Fountain Triangle Park" at Worthington Municipal Building (Commercial & Main Streets.). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Worthington IN 47471, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Worthington Area Service War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Greene County (Indiana ) War Memorial (approx. 6.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.7 miles away); Richland-Plummer Creek Covered Bridge (approx. 8.9 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Fred A. Jewell. C. L. Barnhouse Co. entry, gives a short biography and list of Fred A. Jewell's works. (Submitted on August 17, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
2. Fred Jewell. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 10, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. the circus
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,128 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 17, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.