Huntington University in Huntington County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fred A. Loew
Mar, 8, 1874 - Nov, 7, 1958
Photographed By Willard McKinzie, May 31, 2023
1. Fred A. Lowe Marker
Inscription.
Fred A. Loew. Mar, 8, 1874 - Nov, 7, 1958. Dr. Loew, a Huntington College alumnus, was also a professor here for well over thirty years. He is credited with introducing the growth of soy beans to this part of the state. He was the county's first agriculture agent (1917-1922), directed the Purdue Experimental Station north of the city, and organized local 4H clubs. The city appointed him superintendent of the World War I gardens. He served as Circuit Court Clerk from 1928 until 1932. In 1935 Dr. Loew founded the Botanical Gardens on campus, which became internationally known.
Dr. Loew, a Huntington College alumnus, was also a professor here for well over thirty years. He is credited with introducing the growth of soy beans to this part of the state. He was the county's first agriculture agent (1917-1922), directed the Purdue Experimental Station north of the city, and organized local 4H clubs. The city appointed him superintendent of the World War I gardens. He served as Circuit Court Clerk from 1928 until 1932. In 1935 Dr. Loew founded the Botanical Gardens on campus, which became internationally known.
Erected by American Revolution Bicentenial 1776-1976.
Location. 40° 53.868′ N, 85° 29.633′ W. Marker is in Huntington, Indiana, in Huntington County. It is in Huntington University. Marker is on College Avenue near Fruit Street, on the left when traveling south. This marker is located on the East side of Huntington University on College Ave. above Forrest Glen Park, the university's baseball field,. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2107 College Avenue, Huntington IN 46750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Fred A. Loew (about
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2024, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2024, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
