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Marion Township near Rensselaer in Jasper County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Outhouse built by WPA

 
 
Outhouse built by WPA Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 4, 2024
1. Outhouse built by WPA Marker
Inscription. Outhouse built by WPA during Depression costing buyer $5.00. Commonly called "Roosevelt Privies." Donated by Edward Kosta Jr. Family to Fair Grounds in 2013
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2013.
 
Location. 40° 56.427′ N, 87° 11.133′ W. Marker is near Rensselaer, Indiana, in Jasper County. It is in Marion Township. Marker is on West Clark Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on the Jasper County Fairgrounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2671 W Clark Street, Rensselaer IN 47978, 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. Parr Post Office (here, next to this marker); Blacksmith Shop (a few steps from this marker); Quick/Walters/Hall Log House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Responder and Military Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Rensselaer 9-11 Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Rensselaer Power Plant (approx. 1.6 miles away); General Robert H. Milroy (approx. 1.6 miles away); First Cabin in Rensselaer (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rensselaer.
 
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Outhouse built by WPA during Depression image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 4, 2024
2. Outhouse built by WPA during Depression
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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