Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lewis McClellan O'Bannon

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

1. Lewis McClellan O'Bannon Marker

Inscription.
Born-Aug, 18, 1864 at Corydon, Ind. Died Feb. 16, 1943 at Corydon, Ind.
1895-Began the practice of law
Elected Harrison County Surveyor and Recorder
1897-Married Lillian Keller O'Bannon
Father of Robert P. O'Bannon, Lillian E. (O'Bannon) Alltop and Lewis K. O'Bannon
1907-1943-Owner & Publisher, The Corydon Democrat
1897-1907-Congressional staff of U.S. Representative William T. Zehner, Washington, D.C.
1907-1943-President, O'Bannon Publishing Company
1912-1917-President, Indiana Democratic Editorial Association (IDEA)
1915-Appointed Charter Member Indiana State Historical Commission
1916-Keynote Address, Indiana Centennial Celebration, Corydon, Ind.
1924-Democratic Party nominee for Indiana Lieutenant Governor
1928-General Chairman, Democratic State Convention, Indianapolis, Ind.
1928-Appointed to George Rogers Clark Memorial Commission
1932-Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate
Member-Board of Directors, Corydon Savings & Loan Association

(backside of monument) Linger here in this special place and ponder the influences in your life.
Then, take your unique gifts and needs, add them to the mix of life, and know that with these exchanges we are nourished.
There is no limit to where we can go when we go together. For it is in the sharing of experiences that we become a real community.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is February 16, 1943.

Location. 38° 12.673′ N, 86° 7.562′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

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It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

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: Robert Presley 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); Jordan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Davis Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell Predates the Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); F. A. Building (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. Lewis McClellan O'Bannon Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

3. Lewis McClellan O'Bannon Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

4. Lewis McClellan O'Bannon Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 16 times this year. 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.