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

Fred A. Loew

Mar. 8, 1874 - Nov. 7, 1950

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 28, 2021

1. Fred A. Loew Marker

Inscription. Dr. Loew, a Huntington College alumnus, was also a professor here for well over thirty years. He is credited with introducing the growth of soy beans to this part of the state. He was the county's first agricultural agent (1917 -1922), directed the Purdue Experimental Station north of the city, and organized local 4-H clubs. The city appointed him superintendent of the World War I gardens. He served as circuit court clerk from 1928 until 1932. In 1935 Dr. Loew founded the Botanical Gardens on campus, which became internationally known.

Erected by American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Horticulture & Forestry • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 40° 53.924′ N, 85° 29.718′ W. Marker is in Huntington, Indiana, in Huntington County. It is on College Avenue when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntington IN 46750, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Fred A. Loew (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hawley Heights Historic District (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Hawley Heights Historic District (approx. ¾ mile away); Huntington County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Hawley Heights Historic District (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Hawley Heights Historic District (approx. 0.9 miles away); Huntington High School / General James R. Slack 1818 - 1881 (approx. 0.9 miles away); Old Plat Historic District (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 28, 2021

2. Fred A. Loew Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 28, 2021

3. Fred A. Loew Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.