Huntington University in Huntington County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Fred A. Loew

Mar, 8, 1874 - Nov, 7, 1958

Fred A. Lowe Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Willard McKinzie, May 31, 2023

1. Fred A. Lowe Marker

Inscription. 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 40° 53.868′ N, 85° 29.633′ W. Marker is in Huntington, Indiana, in Huntington County. It is in Huntington University. It 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

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is at or near this postal address: 2107 College Avenue, Huntington IN 46750, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern 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 walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Fred A. Loew (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hawley Heights Historic District (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Hawley Heights Historic District (approx. ¾ mile away); Huntington County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Huntington High School / General James R. Slack 1818 - 1881 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Old Plat Historic District (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Hawley Heights Historic District (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Hawley Heights Historic District (approx.

Fred A. Loew Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Willard McKinzie, May 30, 2023

2. Fred A. Loew Marker

0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.

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 159 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2024, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.