Greenwood in Johnson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
James T. and Laura Polk Community House
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013
1. James T. and Laura Polk Community House Marker
Inscription.
James T. and Laura Polk Community House. . The Community House was erected as a memorial to James T. And Laura Polk by their son and daughter, Ralph Polk and Pearl Polk Dungan. It was dedicated as the center for many varied activities on Feb. 5, 1920. The building has contained the public library, city offices, club rooms, public meeting rooms, a gymnasium, a swimming pool, and auditorium-theater and a museum. It has been used for civic, youth, group, school and church activities that have brought culture, education, recreation and entertainment to Greenwood. The Polks, who developed the largest canning factory west of Maryland, are recognized as Greenwood’s greatest benefactors.
The Community House was erected as a memorial to James T. And Laura Polk by their son and daughter, Ralph Polk and Pearl Polk Dungan. It was dedicated as the center for many varied activities on Feb. 5, 1920. The building has contained the public library, city offices, club rooms, public meeting rooms, a gymnasium, a swimming pool, and auditorium-theater and a museum. It has been used for civic, youth, group, school and church activities that have brought culture, education, recreation and entertainment to Greenwood. The Polks, who developed the largest canning factory west of Maryland, are recognized as Greenwood’s greatest benefactors.
Erected 1976 by Greenwood Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1832.
Location. 39° 36.949′ N, 86° 6.632′ W. Marker is in Greenwood, Indiana, in Johnson County. Marker is on Madison Avenue north of West Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenwood IN 46142, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013
2. Reverse View - - James T. and Laura Polk Community House Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013
3. Long View - - James T. and Laura Polk Community House Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013
4. Wide View - - James T. and Laura Polk Community House Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013
5. Full View - - James T. and Laura Polk Community House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 755 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 14, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.