Near Hanover in Jefferson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Thomas A. Hendricks

September 7, 1819-November 25, 1885

— Vice-President of the United States —

Thomas A. Hendricks Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022

1. Thomas A. Hendricks Marker

Inscription. A member of the Hanover class of 1841, Hendricks represented Indiana in the U.S. House of Representatives 1851-55, and in the U.S. Senate 1863-69. He was Governor of Indiana 1873-76, and at the time of his death was Vice-President of the United States. His widow gave this building as a library (1903-52) in memory of her husband.

Erected by Hanover College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is September 7, 1819.

Location. 38° 42.754′ N, 85° 27.468′ W. Marker is near Hanover, Indiana, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from College Avenue, 0.2 miles east of Morse Lane, on the left when traveling east. Marker is by the stairs to Hendricks 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. Albert G. Parker, Jr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. Dr. William Martyn Baird / Rev. Dr. Samuel Austin Moffett (about 400 feet away); Percy E. Goodrich (about 400 feet away); Henry C. Long (approx. 0.2 miles away); Katharine McAfee Parker (approx. 0.3 miles away); Luther D. Wishard

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Josephine Ogle (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stacks of Power (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanover.

Regarding Thomas A. Hendricks. The building named in his honor was used as a library from 1903 to 1952, when it was renovated for use as offices, classrooms and a theater. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Also see . . .
1. Thomas A. Hendricks. Wikipedia entry on the politician, who served only eight months as Vice-President. (Submitted on September 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Thomas A. Hendricks Library. National Register of Historic Places nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) of the building. (National Park Service) (Submitted on September 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022

2. Thomas A. Hendricks Marker

Thomas Andrew Hendricks image. Click for full size.

Unknown via Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division (Public Domain), 1876

3. Thomas Andrew Hendricks

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.