Terre Haute in Vigo County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Claude L. Herbert
Photographed By Al Wolf
1. Claude L. Herbert Marker
Claude L. Herbert
Who gave his Life to save
others in the
Havens & Geddes Fire
This Memorial is erected
by his Comrades of
The
Spanish American War
and Patriotic Citizens
Erected by Comrades of The Spanish American War & Patriotic Citizens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • War, Spanish-American.
Location. 39° 27.966′ N, 87° 24.927′ W. Marker is in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. It is located behind the Courthouse near the North/West corner and a few steps away from the fountain (between the buildings.). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 South 3rd Street, Terre Haute IN 47801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam War Memorial - - Vigo County Indiana (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Medal of Honor Recipient (about 300 feet away); Colonel Richard W. Thompson
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Regarding Claude L. Herbert. Claude L. Herbert was taking the part of "Santa Claus" in the toy department in the basement of the building when the fire started, and at once set to work assisting women and children out to safety. He worked from floor to floor until the building collapsed and buried him in the debris.
Also see . . . Claude L. Herbert. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on November 28, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Al Wolf
2. Wide View - - Claude L. Herbert Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 7, 2009
3. Right Front View - - Claude L. Herbert Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 7, 2009
4. Left Front View - - Claude L. Herbert Marker
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5. Right Rear View - - Claude L. Herbert Marker
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6. Left Rear View - - Claude L. Herbert Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 7, 2009
7. Water Fountain - - Few Steps Away...
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 7, 2009
8. Other View - - Water Fountain
The back side of the Courthouse can be seen behind the Water Fountain. Claude L. Herbert marker is to the left of the view as you look at the photo.
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 7, 2009
9. North / East Corner - - Vigo County Courthouse
The Vigo County Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places (83000160).
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 7, 2009
10. Front - - Vigo County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,179 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on June 7, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
