Versailles in Ripley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Birthplace of James H. Tyson

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 17, 2024

1. Birthplace of James H. Tyson Marker

Inscription. Birthplace
Of
James H. Tyson
September 14, 1856

Erected 1994 by Ripley County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1856.

Location. 39° 4.317′ N, 85° 15.066′ W. Marker is in Versailles, Indiana, in Ripley County. It is on North Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 N Main St, Versailles IN 47042, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 walking distance of this marker: Eleazer Wheelock Ripley (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan's Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); General John Morgan (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Ripley County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen S. Harding (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Masonic Hall (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Ripley County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); John Hunt Morgan's Code of Honor (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Versailles.

Regarding Birthplace of James H. Tyson. James H. Tyson, son of William and Eliza Adams Tyson, was born in Versailles September 14, 1856. As a young man he learned the printing trade in the local newspaper office, later working in printing offices in many different states. In 1890 he bought a printing shop in Chicago, IL., and there made the acquaintance of Charles Walgreen and together they organized the Walgreen Drug Company. Mr. Tyson has traveled extensively, making one trip around the world and a second trip to Europe, Egypt and Palestine. He observed all churches and temples on these trips and these observations are embodied in this building. Mr. Tyson set up the trust fund that has made possible this beautiful Temple which is built “to

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 17, 2024

2. Birthplace of James H. Tyson Marker

the glory of God” and in loving memory of his mother.

Also see . . . Versailles, Indiana Bicentennial: James H. Tyson. YouTube video (5m 37s) (Submitted on October 9, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

James H. Tyson image. Click for full size.

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3. James H. Tyson

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on October 9, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.