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

"Jimmy Dean Was Here"

James Dean Visual Tour

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 26, 2021

1. "Jimmy Dean Was Here" Marker

Inscription. James Dean is standing next to long-time friend, Bill Beck, twelve-year old cousin Marcus Winslow, Jr., and Everett Hiatt in front of Corn Auctioneers (now Fairmount Helping Hands) at 119 N. Main Street, as Bill's wife, Roma walks along Main Street to greet them all.

Erected by Fairmount Historical Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 40° 24.974′ N, 85° 39.048′ W. Marker is in Fairmount, Indiana, in Grant County. Marker is on North Main Street just south of West 1st Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 N Main St, Fairmount IN 46928, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fairmount Masonic Lodge #635 F & AM (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named "Jimmy Dean Was Here" (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named "Jimmy Dean Was Here" (within shouting distance of this marker); Way Station (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Dean 1931-1955 (about 400 feet away); Cool Cat Garfield

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(about 400 feet away); The Calvin Dillon House (about 500 feet away); J.W. Patterson House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairmount.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 26, 2021

2. "Jimmy Dean Was Here" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.