Iroquois Township near Brook in Newton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

George Ade

1866-1944

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023

1. George Ade Marker, Side One

Inscription. Humorist George Ade gained prominence during the Golden Age of Indiana Literature (c. 1880-1920) for his wit and use of the vernacular. The Kentland native worked as a columnist at the Chicago Record and published collected essays such as Fables in Slang (1899). Ade wrote several successful musical comedies including Sultan of Sulu (1901) and The College Widow (1904).

Ade supported his alma mater Purdue University throughout his life, serving on the board of trustees and donating generously. He built his “Hazelden” estate in 1904 and frequently hosted political rallies, community gatherings, and fundraisers. Ade’s literary and Broadway success drew nationally prominent figures to Hazelden, making it a cultural center for the region.

Erected 2021 by Indiana Historical Bureau • George Ade Historic Preservation Commission • Iroquois-Washington Preservation Committee. (Marker Number 56.2021.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 40° 51.839′ N, 87° 19.379′ W. Marker is near Brook, Indiana, in Newton County. It

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is in Iroquois Township. Marker can be reached from State Road 16, ¼ mile east of South 335 East, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3623 IN-16, Brook IN 47922, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Taft Rally at Ade Estate (within shouting distance of this marker); Foster Park (approx. 7 miles away); First Church in Newton County (approx. 7.1 miles away); Site of Original "Pun'kin Vine Fair" (approx. 7.6 miles away); Newton County Home (approx. 7.6 miles away); Warren T. McCray (approx. 8.7 miles away); Edgar Charles “Sam” Rice (approx. 8.7 miles away); Blacksmith Shop (approx. 8.9 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. “George Ade, Everybody’s Friend”. Kentland, Indiana native George Ade is best known as an author who came to prominence during the Indiana Golden Age of Literature. But in Newton County, he was known as “just plain George Ade, everybody’s friend.” (Lindsey Beckley, Indiana History Blog, Jan. 10, 2022) (Submitted on August 20, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. George Ade Quotes. A collection of memorable lines and quotes by the author, such as this: "Anybody can win – unless there happens to be a second entry." (A-Z Quotes) (Submitted on August 20, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

George Ade Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023

2. George Ade Marker, Side Two

George Ade Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023

3. George Ade Marker

Ade's estate, "Hazelden", is in the background.

George Ade in 1903 image. Click for full size.

from Little Pilgrimages Among the Men Who Have Written Famous Books by E.F. Harkins (Public Domain), 1903

4. George Ade in 1903

George Ade in 1925 image. Click for full size.

National Photo Company via Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division (Public Domain), 1925

5. George Ade in 1925

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 20, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.