New Albany in Floyd County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Calumet Club

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022

1. Calumet Club Marker

Inscription. The Calumet Club, pronounced Cal-u-may, (1911-1932) was New Albany's pioneer organization promoting a broad athletic, civic and social program. It was completely independent of any other group. The Indian long pipe smoked in peace, hospitality and fellowship provided the name, emblem and ideals. From a sparsely furnished rented room, subsequent moves for larger space were climaxed in 1919 by erecting a beautifully designed, well equipped, comfortable club house including basketball and dance floor, bowling alleys and other recreational facilities. Baseball, football and tennis were played on acquired or leased grounds. Representative teams under names Calumet Club and Calumet Indians successfully competed in major sports. Beautiful dances. successful style shows, picnics and river excursions were conducted. An all time membership of nine hundred eleven is recorded with other data at New Albany Public Library. The Calumet Club opened early doors to social and athletic enjoyment comparable to that offered by this fine park. It seems appropriate, therefore, that we dedicate this entrance to perpetuate the name and history

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of our club and the membership that made it. The Calumet spirit lives on. May it touch your heart as you enter this gate and give you peace and happiness.

Erected by Calumet Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 38° 19.332′ N, 85° 49.204′ W. Marker is in New Albany, Indiana, in Floyd County. It is at the intersection of Grant Line Road and Alex Thom Drive, on the right when traveling south on Grant Line Road. Marker is at the entrance of Sam Peden Community Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3037 Grant Line Rd, New Albany IN 47150, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022

2. Calumet Club Marker

Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Floyd County Fairground (approx. 1.1 miles away); Hedden's Grove Historic District (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Hedden's Grove Historic District (approx. 1.1 miles away); Indiana University Southeast (approx. 1.4 miles away); Clark's Grant (approx. 1.4 miles away); Lyda J. Radford (approx. 1.6 miles away); New Albany National Cemetery (approx. 1.7 miles away); Buffalo Trace Route (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Albany.

Also see . . . Calumet Club celebrates 100th anniversary as family continues legacy. It helped launch the career of a Major League Baseball Hall of Fame player, provided a gymnasium for local basketball teams at a time when such space was scarce, and served as the base for a group of men who valued community spirit. (Daniel Suddeath, News and Tribune, posted June 12, 2020) (Submitted on October 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Calumet Club Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022

3. Calumet Club Memorial

This memorial is on the other side of the park entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 469 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.