Brown County State Park in Nashville in Brown County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kin Hubbard and Abe Martin
Photographed By Lou Donkle, April 11, 2024
1. Kin Hubbard and Abe Martin Marker
Cartoonist and journalist Frank McKinney "Kin" Hubbard 1868-1930) was born in Ohio. He worked for the Indianapolis News by 1891, mainly as a political caricaturist. He created Abe Martin, his popular folksy and witty cartoon character, in 1904. Martin reflected midwestern social attitudes and his simple clothes, beard, pipe, and vernacular became iconic to readers.
In 1905, Hubbard made Brown County the setting for Abe Martin, adding other characters inspired by the region. By 1930, his comic and articles were nationally syndicated in over 300 newspapers. The State named Kin Hubbard Ridge and Abe Martin Lodge at Brown County State Park in his honor in 1932. Hubbard was inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame in 1967.
Erected 2023 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Peaceful Valley Heritage Preservation, Inc., and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 39° 11.245′ N, 86° 12.907′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Indiana, in Brown County. It is in Brown County State Park. Marker can be reached from Abe Martin
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Welcome to the Abe Martin Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Hohenberger (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Nashville House (approx. 2.2 miles away); Brown County Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); Frank P. Taggart Building (approx. 2.2 miles away); Brown County (Indiana) Courthouse on National Register (approx. 2.2 miles away); 09.11.2001 (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Old Pump House (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
Photographed By Lou Donkle, April 11, 2024
2. Kin Hubbard and Abe Martin Marker Reverse
Photographed By Lou Donkle, April 11, 2024
3. Kin Hubbard and Abe Martin Marker
Photographed By Lou Donkle, April 11, 2024
4. Front entrance to the Abe Martin Lodge
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 13, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
