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James Maitland Stewart
(1908-1997)
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By Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011 | |
| | | 1. James Maitland Stewart Marker | | |
Inscription. Legendary American actor, born and raised in this town. During his long career from 1932-1991, Jimmy Stewart achieved fame on stage, screen, and TV. He won an Academy Award for his role in "The Philadelphia Story." Other films included "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," "It's a Wonderful Life," and "Harvey." He flew 20 combat missions in World War II; rose to Brigadier General in the Air Force Reserve; and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1985.
Erected 1998 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Location. 40° 37.388′ N, 79° 9.357′ W. Marker is in Indiana, Pennsylvania, in Indiana County. Marker is at the intersection of Philadelphia Street (Pennsylvania Route 954) and North 9th Street, on the right when traveling west on Philadelphia Street. Click for map. Located at The Jimmy Stewart Museum (Indiana Free Library). Marker is at or near this postal address: 835 Philadelphia Street, Indiana PA 15701, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Indiana County (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rescue of Anthony Hollingsworth (approx. ¼ mile away); William H. Sylvis (approx. 0.3 miles away); Moorhead's Fort (approx. 1.3 miles away); Rural Electrification (approx. 2.1 miles away); Absalom (Albert) Hazlett (approx. 3.3 miles away); Edward Abbey (approx. 8.2 miles away); Dr. Robert Mitchell (approx. 8.6 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Indiana.| | | | 
By Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011 | |
| | | 2. James Maitland Stewart Marker and Indiana Free Library | | |
Also see . . .
1. The Jimmy Stewart Museum. (Submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. James Maitland Stewart - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAhistory.com (Submitted on February 28, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
3. Jimmy Stewart at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on March 6, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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By Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011 | |
| | | 3. Jimmy Stewart Statue | | On grounds of Indiana County Courthouse | | |
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By US Air Force photo | |
| | | 4. Jimmy Stewart US Air Force | | Jimmy Stewart began flying combat missions on March 31, 1944, and was appointed Operations Officer of the 453rd Bomb Group and, subsequently, Chief of Staff of the 2nd Combat Wing, 2nd Air Division of the 8th Air Force. He ended the war with 20 combat missions and remained in the USAF Reserve where he was later promoted to Brigadier General. | | |
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By Studio publicity still | |
| | | 5. James Maitland Stewart | | Studio publicity photo of James Stewart. | | |
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By Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011 | |
| | | 6. The Jimmy Stewart Museum Entrance | | |
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By Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011 | |
| | | 7. The Indiana Free Library and The Jimmy Stewart Museum | | Museum is located to right of entrance to library. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 282 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4, 5. submitted on June 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 6, 7. submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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