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

Lt. General Walter Krueger

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009

1. Lt. General Walter Krueger Marker

Inscription.
Walter Krueger, born in Prussia 1881, raised in Madison, In

Attended Madison School System

Rose from a Private during the Spanish-American War to Lt. General Commanding the 6th Corps. of the Army in WW II. Attended the Surrender Ceremony on USS Missouri. Died in 1967. Buried in Arlington National Cemetery

Gen. Douglas MacArthur said, “He was swift and sure in attack: tenacious and determined in defense, modest and restrained in Victory... No army in military history ever had a greater leader than General Krueger.”

Erected by American Legion Post 9, Honor Guard.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Spanish-American • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 38° 44.16′ N, 85° 22.622′ W. Marker is in Madison, Indiana, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Jefferson Street south of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Located at the North/West side of the Jefferson County Courthouse in Madison, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison IN 47250, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Replica of The Statue of Liberty (a few steps from this marker); Jefferson County Honor Roll

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(a few steps from this marker); Old Courthouse Treasure (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Woodfill (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson County Courthouse / Madison's Commercial District (within shouting distance of this marker); First Chartered Bank in Indiana (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson County (Indiana ) Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Shell Fired into Vicksburg (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Also see . . . Walter Krueger. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 11, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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2. Lt. General Walter Krueger

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Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009

3. Wide View - - Lt. General Walter Krueger Marker

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Long View - - Lt. General Walter Krueger Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009

4. Long View - - Lt. General Walter Krueger Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,624 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 2. submitted on June 11, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.