Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Robert Presley O'Bannon
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
1. Robert Presley O'Bannon Marker
Born - Sept. 10, 1898 at Corydon, Ind. Died June 16, 1987 at Corydon, Ind. Named in honor of Presley Neville O'Bannon
1916-Graduate, Corydon High School
World War I veteran U.S. Army
1921-B.S. degree, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.
Sept. 2, 1925-Married Faith (Dropsey) O'Bannon
Father of Jane (O'Bannon) Parker, Rosamond (O'Bannon) Sample, Frank Lewis
O'Bannon, Robert Presley O'Bannon and Margaret (O'Bannon) Fawver
1943-1970-Owner & Publisher of Corydon Democrat
1950-1970-Indiana State Senator
1953-1970-Member, State Budget Committee
1958-1970-Member & Chair, Senate Finance Committee
Senate Champion of Indiana University Southeast at New Albany, Indiana and Interstate 64 and Ohio River bridge projects.
Member, Former President-Hoosier State Press Association, Indianapolis, Ind.
(backside of monument) Within all of us are skills and talents that can provide leadership in our world today. Like Frank O'Bannon, we are each unique beings yet share the common characteristics of all mankind.
Just as our ancestors with their communities helped shape us, so will we leave our fingerprints on the world that future generations inherit.
This memorial should inspire each of us to ask:
What am I leaving for those who will follow?
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Location. 38° 12.672′ N, 86° 7.564′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of East Beaver Street and North Capitol Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Beaver Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corydon IN 47112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lewis McClellan O'Bannon (here, next to this marker); Frank Lewis O'Bannon (here, next to this marker); Indiana Capitol (a few steps from this marker); Berlin Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Davis Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jordan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); F. A. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Emporium (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
2. Robert Presley O'Bannon Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
3. Robert Presley O'Bannon Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
4. Robert Presley O'Bannon Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 1, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
