Hanover in Jefferson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Luther D. Wishard
An Indiana Boy
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021
1. Luther D. Wishard Marker
a founder of world movements:
Intercollegiate Young Men’s Christian Association
Intercollegiate Young Women’s Christian Association
Foreign Work Young Men’s Christian Association
Here found his first vision of,
and experience in,
the Young Men’s Christian Association.
Through Luther Wishard’s life and work,
Hanover lives and works greatly
on every continent.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 38° 42.784′ N, 85° 27.794′ W. Marker is in Hanover, Indiana, in Jefferson County. Marker is on College Avenue, 0.2 miles east of East Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located near the southwest corner of Katharine Parker Hall, on the Hanover College campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hanover IN 47243, 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. Katharine McAfee Parker (a few steps from this marker); Josephine Ogle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry C. Long (about 600 feet away); Percy E. Goodrich (approx. ¼ mile away); Thomas A. Hendricks
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Hanover College
Also see . . .
1. Luther Deloraine Wishard. Prabook website entry (Submitted on September 29, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Luther Wishard. The Travelling Team website entry:
In 1877, Luther Wishard became the first full-time staff member for the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA). He was a missionary candidate, but the YMCA asked him to stay and serve as secretary of the association. His job was to direct the YMCA’s work with students in the U.S. colleges.(Submitted on March 18, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021
2. Luther D. Wishard Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
