Smith Township in Churubusco in Whitley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Brumbaugh Popcorn Stand
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023
1. The Brumbaugh Popcorn Stand Marker, Side One
Inscription.
The Brumbaugh Popcorn Stand. . Clarence and Fern Brumbaugh, a blind couple, ran a popcorn stand one block south of here on the corner of W. Whitley and N. Main from 1929 to 1942. Clarence was born in Whitley County in 1880 and Fern in Wabash County in 1887. They met at the School for the Blind in Indianapolis, married in 1919 and moved to Churubusco. They had two children, Wayne in 1924 and Vera in 1927. During the time of the popcorn stand it was the busiest corner in Churubusco. Clarence passed away in 1942 and Fern in 1956. The history center has a story of their lives written by their daughter Vera.
Clarence and Fern Brumbaugh, a blind couple, ran a popcorn stand one block south of here on the corner of W. Whitley and N. Main from 1929 to 1942. Clarence was born in Whitley County in 1880 and Fern in Wabash County in 1887. They met at the School for the Blind in Indianapolis, married in 1919 and moved to Churubusco. They had two children, Wayne in 1924 and Vera in 1927. During the time of the popcorn stand it was the busiest corner in Churubusco. Clarence passed away in 1942 and Fern in 1956. The history center has a story of their lives written by their daughter Vera.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 41° 13.883′ N, 85° 19.214′ W. Marker is in Churubusco, Indiana, in Whitley County. It is in Smith Township. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street and North Main Street on West Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 N Main Street, Churubusco IN 46723, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.