Columbia Township in Columbia City in Whitley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Smith & Sons / The Peabody Free Library
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 12, 2023
1. Smith & Sons Marker Side
Whitley County Funeral Directors
Since 1851
Constructed on this site by local lumberman and philanthropist Simon J. Peabody and served the community from 1919 to 1999
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 41° 9.494′ N, 85° 29.317′ W. Marker is in Columbia City, Indiana, in Whitley County. It is in Columbia Township. Marker is at the intersection of West Jackon Street and North Main Street on West Jackon Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 N Main St, Columbia City IN 46725, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Kind and Gentle Man (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ohki Alley (about 300 feet away); Home of Thomas R. Marshall (about 400 feet away); The Lincoln Highway (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Home of Thomas R. Marshall (about 400 feet away); Wm. Wells 1770 - 1812 (about 500 feet away); Mill Stone from the Liggett Mill (about 500 feet away); "The Little Brick House" (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia City.
this page online
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 12, 2023
2. The Peabody Free Library Marker Side
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 12, 2023
3. Smith & Sons / The Peabody Free Library Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 12, 2023
4. Smith & Sons Funeral Home
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 23, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
