Columbia City in Whitley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Home of Thomas R. Marshall

By Christopher Light, June 25, 2007

1. Home of Thomas R. Marshall Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Born in North Manchester, March 14, 1854, he practiced law in Columbia City until his election as Governor of Indiana (1909–1913). Served two terms as Vice-President (1913–1921). Died June 1, 1925, and was buried in Indianapolis.

Erected 1966 by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission. (Marker Number 92.1966.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list.

Location. 41° 9.559′ N, 85° 29.346′ W. Marker is in Columbia City, Indiana, in Whitley County. Marker is on West Jefferson Street east of North Main Street (State Road 9), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 W Jefferson Street, Columbia City IN 46725, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wm. Wells 1770 - 1812 (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Riley Marshall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ralph F. Gates (approx. 0.2 miles away); Valiant Men and Women of Whitley County

By Christopher Light, June 25, 2007

2. Home of Thomas R. Marshall Marker

(approx. 0.2 miles away); Whitley County Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia City.

Regarding Home of Thomas R. Marshall. The house is now the Whitley County Museum.

Also see . . . Photograph of Thomas R. Marshall. (Submitted on June 26, 2007.)

Home of Thomas R. Marshall Marker - Freshly Painted image. Click for full size.

By Gerald O. Boyd, October 12, 2008

3. Home of Thomas R. Marshall Marker - Freshly Painted

The old marker was freshened up receiving new paint and lettering enhancement - as noted by Gerald Boyd of Columbia City.

Thomas Marshall House image. Click for full size.

By Christopher Light, June 25, 2007

4. Thomas Marshall House

Home of Thomas R. Marshall image. Click for full size.

By Gerald O. Boyd, October 12, 2008

5. Home of Thomas R. Marshall

A sunny day and a newly freshly painted marker. The marker is on the same post but turned in a different direction.

Home of Thomas R. Marshall - Now :: Whitley County Museum image. Click for full size.

By Gerald O. Boyd, October 12, 2008

6. Home of Thomas R. Marshall - Now :: Whitley County Museum

Whitley County Courthouse, 2 blocks from Marshall House image. Click for full size.

By Christopher Light, June 26, 2007

7. Whitley County Courthouse, 2 blocks from Marshall House

A Sunny Day and The Whitley County Court House image. Click for full size.

By Gerald O. Boyd, October 5, 2008

8. A Sunny Day and The Whitley County Court House

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2007, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,878 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2007, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. 3. submitted on October 26, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on June 26, 2007, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. 5. submitted on October 26, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 6. submitted on November 2, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 7. submitted on June 26, 2007, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. 8. submitted on November 2, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.