Grant Township in Waterloo in DeKalb County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jane L. (Brooks) Hine

1831-1916

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 15, 2024

1. Jane L. (Brooks) Hine Marker, Side One

Inscription.
Side 1
Ornithologist Jane L. Hine was born in Ohio and graduated from Oberlin College before moving to DeKalb County. She raised a large family, starting ornithological work later in life by studying the birds near her Sedan farm. Beginning in 1890, she contributed data to scientific publications. as well as articles to newspapers and journals, including the Farmer's Guide.

Side 2
Hine advocated for conservation and legal protection of Indiana birds through poetry, articles, government reports, and speeches to clubs and Farmers Institutes in Waterloo and across the state. In publications such as "Game and Land Birds of an Indiana Farm” (1911), she combined colorful description and scientific observation to increase public appreciation of birds.

Erected 2023 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Town of Waterloo, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 17.2023.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 41° 25.766′ N, 85° 1.192′

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W. Marker is in Waterloo, Indiana, in DeKalb County. It is in Grant Township. Marker is at the intersection of South Wayne Street and East Maple Street, on the right when traveling north on South Wayne Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 South Wayne Street, Waterloo IN 46793, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Waterloo City Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Smith Acres Park (approx. 4.6 miles away); Site Of Wesley Park's Home (approx. 4.6 miles away); DeKalb County Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.7 miles away); Downtown Auburn Historic District (approx. 4.7 miles away); a different marker also named Downtown Auburn Historic District (approx. 4.7 miles away); a different marker also named Downtown Auburn Historic District (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterloo.

Jane L. (Brooks) Hine Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 15, 2024

2. Jane L. (Brooks) Hine Marker, Side Two

Jane L. (Brooks) Hine Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 15, 2024

3. Jane L. (Brooks) Hine Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.