Jasper in Dubois County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Early Furniture Store
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
1. Early Furniture Store Marker
In 1860 the Alles Furniture Store was established here. This later became the Jasper Furniture Co., predecessor of the Jasper Desk Co., which was formally established in 1876 at another location.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 38° 23.493′ N, 86° 55.88′ W. Marker is in Jasper, Indiana, in Dubois County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Courthouse Square) and West 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street (Courthouse Square). Marker is mounted at eye-level on the building at the northwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 607 Main Street, Jasper IN 47546, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dubois County Honor Roll Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dubois County Named in Honor of Toussaint Dubois (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of the Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Dubois County (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Court House - School (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
2. Early Furniture Store Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 12, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on April 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
