Jackson Township in Converse in Miami County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Converse War Memorial

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 14, 2023

1. Converse War Memorial

Contributing Object, Converse Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
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Inscription. Dedicated to
the memory of those
who made
the supreme sacrifice
and
in honor of
those who served
in the Armed Forces
of our country
in
World War II
and all
other wars

Erected 1947 by Converse Lyons Club.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list.

Location. 40° 34.79′ N, 85° 52.39′ W. Memorial is in Converse, Indiana, in Miami County. It is in Jackson Township. It is at the intersection of North Jefferson Street and East Water Street, on the right when traveling north on North Jefferson Street. The marker is located beside the sidewalk, on the north side of the Converse Police Department building. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 210 North Jefferson Street, Converse IN 46919, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Northern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North

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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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Converse Commercial Historic District (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Converse-Jackson Township Public Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of the First Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of first election in Sims Township (approx. 4.7 miles away); Speedking Garfield (approx. 5.7 miles away); Conner's Mill (approx. 8 miles away); Mississinewa Battlefield (approx. 8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Converse.

Regarding Converse War Memorial. Contributing Object, Converse Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #16000907.

From the National Register Nomination:
World War II Monument. Object, 1947. Contributing. 200 Block North Jefferson Street - East Side. A bronze tablet set in stone reads, “Dedicated
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 14, 2023

2. Converse War Memorial
to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice and in honor of those who served in the armed forces of our country in World War II and all other wars erected by Converse Lions Club May 30, 1947.” The monument was originally created by the Converse Lion’s Club to honor those who served in World War II. A smaller bronze plaque, reading “and all other wars,” was added at a later unknown date.

Converse War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 14, 2023

3. Converse War Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.