Smith Township in Churubusco in Whitley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Johnny Krieger 1935-2003

"Churubusco's Favorite Son"

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

1. Johnny Krieger 1935-2003 Marker

Inscription. Johnny was a well-known resident in Churubusco and "All around nice guy". Born with down syndrome, his parents opted to raise him at home instead of institutionalizing him, as was the practice during the time. The community adopted him and through this, he assisted many Churubusco businesses by completing odd jobs. Most dear to him was his association with the Churubusco Police Dept., Medic 21, Churubusco Fire Dept., and Whitley County Sherriff's Dept. A memorial to Johnny was chosen to be placed on this building because of his work with these organizations.

Thank you to Rudy Wilfong, for his generous donation.
Artist - Samantha Fulk

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 41° 13.904′ N, 85° 19.143′ W. Marker is in Churubusco, Indiana, in Whitley County. It is in Smith Township. It is at the intersection of North Line Street on North Line Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 N Line Street, Churubusco IN 46723, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana

and in Greater Fort Wayne.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: DX Gas Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Little Turtle (about 300 feet away); The Brumbaugh Popcorn Stand (about

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300 feet away); Here's how Churubusco got its name (about 400 feet away); Churubusco Railroad Depot (about 500 feet away); Churubusco War Memorial (about 600 feet away); The R.J. (Jerome) Krider Family (approx. half a mile away); This Tribute To… (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Churubusco.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Brumbaugh Popcorn Stand (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Johnny Krieger 1935-2003 mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

2. Johnny Krieger 1935-2003 mural

Churbusco Government Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

3. Churbusco Government Center

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on September 9, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.