Amo in Hendricks County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Arthur L. Trester
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 9, 2013
1. Arthur L. Trester Marker
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Born 1878 in Pecksburg (which was 2.1 miles east). Elected to Board of Controls of Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) 1911, appointed Permanent Secretary 1913, continued after 1929 as Commissioner of High School Athletics. Under Trester, showcase of IHSAA became high school basketball, reflected in term "Hoosier Hysteria," still used today.
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Under Trester, widely referred to as czar of IHSAA and high school athletics, IHSAA excluded black and parochial schools until 1942, stating they were not public high schools because of exclusive enrollment. He died 1944. Trester Medal for Mental Attitude first awarded 1945. Inducted into national (1961) and Indiana (1965) Basketball Halls of Fame.
Erected 2007 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Donald D. Stuart. (Marker Number 32.2007.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 39° 41.281′ N, 86° 36.815′ W. Marker is in Amo, Indiana, in Hendricks County. Marker is at the intersection of Pearl Street and Railroad Street, on the right when traveling south
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. T.H.I.&E. Interurban Depot Building (within shouting distance of this marker); McCormack-Bowman House (approx. 4 miles away); Destination Indiana (approx. 4.7 miles away); The Leachman-Underwood House (approx. 6.7 miles away); Morgan-Chaille House (approx. 6.8 miles away); Danville’s Main Street Historic District (approx. 6.8 miles away); Hendricks County Sheriff's Residence & Jail (approx. 6.9 miles away); Danville’s Carnegie Library (approx. 6.9 miles away).
Also see . . . IHB Annotations. The Indiana Historical Bureau provides annotations for the text of the marker on their website. (Submitted on October 15, 2013.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 9, 2013
2. Arthur L. Trester Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 9, 2013
3. Arthur L. Trester Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 9, 2013
4. Arthur L. Trester Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
