Gas City in Grant County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Avalon Hotel
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 26, 2021
1. The Avalon Hotel Marker
The Avalon Hotel, originally named The Mississinewa Hotel, was built by the Gas City Land Company in 1892. The hotel was an important part of Gas City's history as it was the crossroads of two beloved Gas City Mayors, Robert "Bob” Ray (6-term Mayor) and Eugene "Beaner" Linn (9-term Mayor).
Robert Ray and his wife, Marguerite, owned the hotel for over 50 years. Mayor Eugene "Beaner" Linn was born in the hotel on May 15, 1934.
In commemoration of these two fine community leaders and the historic Avalon Hotel, this plaque is dedicated on October 10, 2001.
Erected 2001.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 2001.
Location. 40° 29.268′ N, 85° 36.653′ W. Marker is in Gas City, Indiana, in Grant County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 35) and South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 E Main St, Gas City IN 46933, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gas City Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial Flag Poll (about 400 feet away); Veterans Memorial
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Photographed By Craig Doda, September 26, 2021
2. The Avalon Hotel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 38 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.
