Kokomo in Howard County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
George Albert Berryman
In memory of
— 1913-1953 —
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, August 19, 2023
1. George Albert Berryman Marker
In the early 1950s, Kokomo Police Officer George "Al" Berryman would bring his family here, where a restaurant called "Chet's Friendly Spot" stood. But everything changed for the family on Thanksgiving evening, November 26, 1953. Officer Berryman responded to a call of "family trouble" at a Kokomo residence. As he approached the door, he was shot by a man from inside the house. Officer Berryman died a few hours later at the hospital.
Al Berryman left behind his wife Katherine and two young children, Linda (10) and Ken (5).
Al Berryman Memorial Park is dedicated to honor the service and sacrifice of Kokomo Police Officer George "Al" Berryman, as well as past, present and future City of Kokomo and Howard County law enforcement officers.
The Berryman family hopes that for future generations, Al Berryman Memorial Park will serve as a "Friendly Spot" where children play and memories are made in honor of Kokomo Police Officer George Albert Berryman.
Erected 2018.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is November 26, 1953.
Location. 40° 29.751′ N, 86° 7.907′ W. Marker is in Kokomo, Indiana, in Howard County. Marker can be reached from North Main Street north
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1850s Railroad Workers' Quarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Douglass School (approx. 0.3 miles away); George Tate House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. Henry C. Cole (approx. 0.3 miles away); L.E.&W. Railroad Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); March on Washington, 1963 (approx. half a mile away); Final Days, 1968 (approx. half a mile away); Education (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kokomo.
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, August 19, 2023
2. George Albert Berryman Memorial park
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, August 19, 2023
3. George Albert Berryman Marker
Industrial Heritage trail runs along the right side of this picture looking south
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, August 19, 2023
4. George Albert Berryman Memorial park
looking north
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, August 19, 2023
5. George Albert Berryman Marker
Back of marker can be seen in lower right corner, The Industrial Heritage trail on the left heading north.
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, August 19, 2023
6. George Albert Berryman Memorial park
The Al Berryman Memorial Park sits at the intersection of North Main Street and West Elm Street
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 30, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
