Brazil in Clay County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

James R. "Jimmy" Hoffa

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 14, 2023

1. James R. "Jimmy" Hoffa Marker

Inscription. Jimmy Hoffa was born in Brazil, Indiana in 1913. His family struggled with poverty, inspiring him to become an organized labor leader during the Great Depression. He became active in the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in the 1930s and served as General President, 1957-71. In 1964, he forged a national trucking agreement, raising wages for over 400,000 workers.

As General President, Hoffa opposed discrimination, supported efforts to reduce poverty, and organized a political action committee for Teamsters' families to lobby for labor issues. Under his leadership, Teamsters membership rose to over two million workers. Hoffa was the subject of many investigations and was convicted of jury tampering in 1964. He disappeared in 1975.

Erected 2023 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Clay County Historical Society and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. (Marker Number 11.2022.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 39° 31.439′ N, 87° 7.5′ W. Marker is in Brazil, Indiana, in Clay County. Marker is at the intersection of Forest Avenue (Indiana

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Route 59) and East National Avenue (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling north on Forest Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 E National Ave, Brazil IN 47834, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. You Are Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Clay County (Indiana) Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Civil War Cannons Rededicated - Restoration (approx. 0.3 miles away); 10 O'Clock Treaty Line (approx. 6.7 miles away); 10 O'Clock Line (approx. 9.2 miles away); Lost Creek (approx. 10.1 miles away); Mansfield circa 1820 (approx. 10.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brazil.

More about this marker. The marker was dedicated on August 8, 2023.

Also see . . . Jimmy Hoffa on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 18, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 14, 2023

2. James R. "Jimmy" Hoffa Marker

reverse side

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 14, 2023

3. James R. "Jimmy" Hoffa Marker

looking north on Indiana Highway 59

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 18, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.