Jasper in Dubois County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
State Police Jasper Post
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
1. State Police Jasper Post Marker
Increased crime during the Great Depression demanded an expanded police presence and faster communication technology. In response, the Motor Vehicle Police (established in 1921) was reorganized as the Indiana State Police in 1933. The new division investigated crimes, patrolled roadways, and responded to emergencies across the state. By 1935, more posts were needed.
The Work’s Progress Administration helped build modern State Police facilities and a network of radio towers in strategic locations across the state. The improved technology and coverage helped troopers coordinate efforts, respond quickly, and decrease crime. The WPA completed the Indiana State Police Jasper Post (No. 8) in 1938, which served fourteen surrounding counties.
Erected 2021 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Indiana State Police. (Marker Number 19.2021.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Law Enforcement • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 38° 24.49′ N, 86° 56.289′ W. Marker is in Jasper, Indiana
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Early Furniture Store (approx. 1.2 miles away); Dubois County Honor Roll Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Dubois County Named in Honor of Toussaint Dubois (approx. 1.2 miles away); In Honor of the Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Dubois County (approx. 1.2 miles away); Dubois County Civil War Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Site of First Court House - School (approx. 1.2 miles away); Louis H. Sturm Hardware Store (approx. 1.3 miles away); Huntingburg Town Hall and Fire Engine House (approx. 7.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jasper.
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1. Jasper Indiana State Police Post honored with a historic maker. Excerpt:
The Jasper Indiana State Police Post built in 1937, is the last remaining Works Progress Administration (WPA) Post still being utilized by the Indiana State Police. The WPA was a New Deal agency that employed millions of jobseekers to carry out public works projects, including the construction(Submitted on August 25, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)of public buildings and roads to help the United States get out of the Great Depression. The radio tower at the Jasper Post was one of five throughout the state. This new radio tower would bring in a new era of policing in Indiana – transmission of information to police officers was brand new with the creation of these radio stations.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 20212. State Police Jasper Post Marker Reverse
2. Historical marker unveiled at Indiana State Police Jasper Post. Excerpt:
"The post has been manned 24 hours a day for the past 70 years. Back in the 30s and 40s, the troopers would live here [the post] for the first six months and get to know their job."(Submitted on August 25, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. Indiana State Police (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
In 1921, the Indiana legislature authorized, and the Secretary of State appointed, a 16-man Indiana Motor Vehicle Police, becoming the first law enforcement agency in the state to have statewide jurisdiction to enforce traffic laws. In 1933, the Indiana State Police was formed largely consisting of basically untrained, ill-equipped traffic officers left over from the Motor Vehicle Police.(Submitted on August 25, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
3. State Police Jasper Post Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
4. Indiana State Police Post 34
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
5. Indiana State Police Post 34
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 24, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
