Jasper in Dubois County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
State Police Jasper Post
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
1. State Police Jasper Post Marker
Increased crime during the Great Depression demanded an expanded police presence and faster communication technology. In response, the Motor Vehicle Police (established in 1921) was reorganized as the Indiana State Police in 1933. The new division investigated crimes, patrolled roadways, and responded to emergencies across the state. By 1935, more posts were needed.
The Works Progress Administration helped build modern State Police facilities and a network of radio towers in strategic locations across the state. The improved technology and coverage helped troopers coordinate efforts, respond quickly, and decrease crime. The WPA completed the Indiana State Police Jasper Post (No. 8) in 1938, which served fourteen surrounding counties.
Erected 2021 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Indiana State Police. (Marker Number 19.2021.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Law Enforcement • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 38° 24.49′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State Region and in Southern Indiana. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Early Furniture Store (approx. 1.2 miles away); Dubois County Honor Roll Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Dubois County Named in Honor of Toussaint Dubois (approx. 1.2 miles away); In Honor of the Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Dubois County (approx. 1.2
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
2. State Police Jasper Post Marker Reverse
Also see . . .
1. Historical marker unveiled at Indiana State Police Jasper Post. Excerpt:
"The post has been manned 24 hours a day for the past 70 years. Back in the 30s and 40s, the troopers would live here [the post] for the first six months and get to know their job."(Submitted on August 25, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Indiana State Police (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
In 1921, the Indiana legislature authorized, and the Secretary of State appointed, a 16-man Indiana Motor Vehicle Police, becoming the first law enforcement agency in the state to have statewide jurisdiction to enforce traffic laws. In 1933, the Indiana State Police was formed largely consisting of basically untrained, ill-equipped traffic officers left over from the Motor Vehicle Police.(Submitted on August 25, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
3. State Police Jasper Post Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
4. Indiana State Police Post 34
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 24, 2021
5. Indiana State Police Post 34
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 795 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 24, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
