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Madison in Jefferson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Michael C. Garber

 
 
Side A - - Michael C. Garber Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
1. Side A - - Michael C. Garber Marker
Inscription. Side one
Born 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 to represent state's Third Congressional District at first Republican National Convention 1856.

Side two
Garber served in U.S. Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1866, and was mustered out with rank of colonel and chief quartermaster. Turned over editorship of the Madison Courier to his son Michael, Jr. 1875. Served as Madison postmaster 1875-1881. He died April 8, 1881 and is buried in Madison.
 
Erected 2004 by Indiana Historical Bureau, The Madison Courier. (Marker Number 39.2004.1.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & PoliticsWar, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1865.
 
Location. 38° 44.147′ N, 85° 22.805′ W. Marker is in Madison, Indiana, in Jefferson County. Marker is on West Street south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 West Street, Madison IN 47250, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Irene Dunne (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison's Fire Companies / Government Buildings (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Madison Historic District (about 500 feet away); John T. Windle Memorial Auditorium (about 600 feet away); Schofield House (about 700 feet away); Washington Fire Co. #2 (about 700 feet away); Shrewsbury-Windle House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Chartered Bank in Indiana (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
 
Also see . . .  Photos of Dedication (Courtesy - Indiana Historical Bureau):. (Submitted on January 22, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
 
Side B - - Michael C. Garber Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
2. Side B - - Michael C. Garber Marker
Long View - Side B - - Michael C. Garber Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
3. Long View - Side B - - Michael C. Garber Marker
Wide View - - Michael C. Garber Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
4. Wide View - - Michael C. Garber Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 997 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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