The Brumbaugh Popcorn Stand
Operated on this corner by Clarence and Fern Brumbaugh from 1929 until 1942. They were a blind couple. Clarence lost his sight at the age of 12 and Fern at age 8.
Their home was on West Pleasant Street in Churubusco.
They made rugs and brooms prior to opening their popcorn stand.
They raised two children in Churubusco, Logan Wayne and Vera.
The complete story of the Brumbaugh Popcorn Stand is available at the Churubusco History Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 41° 13.829′ N, 85° 19.183′ W. Marker is in Churubusco, Indiana, in Whitley County. Marker is on East State Street (Indiana Route 205) just west of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 33), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 N Main St, Churubusco IN 46723, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Churubusco Railroad Depot (a few steps from this marker); Here's how Churubusco got its name (a few steps from this marker); Churubusco War Memorial (about 300
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
