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

The Brumbaugh Popcorn Stand

Photographed By Tom Bosse, May 24, 2021

1. The Brumbaugh Popcorn Stand Marker

Inscription.
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. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 41° 13.829′ N, 85° 19.183′ W. Marker was in Churubusco, Indiana, in Whitley County. Marker was 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 was at or near this postal address: 103 N Main St, Churubusco IN 46723, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this location. Churubusco Railroad Depot (a few steps from this marker); Here's how Churubusco got its name (a few steps from this marker); Little Turtle (within shouting distance of this marker); Churubusco War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); DX Gas Station (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Brumbaugh Popcorn Stand (about 400 feet away); Johnny Krieger 1935-2003 (about 500 feet away); The R.J. (Jerome) Krider Family (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Churubusco.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, May 24, 2021

2. The Brumbaugh Popcorn Stand Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, May 24, 2021

3. The Brumbaugh Popcorn Stand Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 7 times this year. Last updated on September 8, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 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.