Home of Eugene V. Debs Marker

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

Home of Eugene V. Debs

By Al Wolf, July 6, 2008

1. Home of Eugene V. Debs Marker

Looking North in front of the Debs home. The inside back yard fence holds many markers of "other" noted leaders in related social and labor movements.

Inscription. Debs (1855-1926) was leading pioneer in industrial unionism, social reformer, and peace advocate. Founded American Railway Union, 1893; cofounded American Socialist Part, 1900; and ran five times for United States Presidency. Home built in 1890; declared National Historic Landmark, 1966.

Erected 1992 by the Indiana Historical Bureau, and Eugene V. Debs Foundation. (Marker Number 84.1992.1.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the Indiana State Historical Bureau Markers, and the National Historic Landmarks marker series.

Location. 39° 28.309′ N, 87° 24.34′ W. Marker is in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. Marker is on North Eighth Street, on the left when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 451 North Eighth Street, Terre Haute IN 47801, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Peter J. McGuire (within shouting distance of this marker); Patrick J. Quinlan (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph A. Beirne (within shouting distance of this marker); Jerry Wurf (within shouting distance of this marker); William H. Sylvis (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter Philip Reuther (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Gompers (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael J. Quill (within shouting distance of this marker). Click for a list of all markers in Terre Haute.

Home of Eugene V. Debs Photo, Click for full size

By Al Wolf, July 6, 2008

2. Home of Eugene V. Debs

Marker can be seen in front of home. There is a large parking area. The home is surrounded by buildings of Indiana State University complex.

Also see . . .
1. Eugene Debs. Has many items of interest in a number of catagories. (Submitted on July 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

2. Leaders of Industrial Unionism ::. (Submitted on August 26, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,345 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.