Northwest South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Schuyler Colfax
Photographed by Frankie, April 20, 2014
1. Schuyler Colfax Marker
Vice President of the United States
1869 to 1873
Statesman and Beloved Citizen
South Bend Post 50 American Legion
Acknowledges the Services
He Rendered His Country
Erected by South Bend Post 50 American Legion.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is January 13, 1885.
Location. 41° 40.689′ N, 86° 16.079′ W. Marker is in South Bend, Indiana, in St. Joseph County. It is in Northwest South Bend. It is on Elm Street. The marker lies in City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 Elm St, South Bend IN 46616, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern 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: Pierre Freischutz Navarre Log Cabin
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Also see . . . Schuyler Colfax (Wikipedia). "Schuyler Colfax Jr. (March 23, 1823 – January 13, 1885) was an American journalist, businessman, and politician from Indiana. He served as a United States Representative (1855–69), Speaker of the House of Representatives (1863–69), and the 17th Vice President of the United States (1869–73). To date, he is one of only two Americans (John Nance Garner is the other) to have served as both House speaker and vice president....Colfax was known for his opposition to slavery while serving in Congress, and was a founder of the Republican Party...." (Submitted on July 15, 2018.)
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, November 17, 2024
2. Schuyler Colfax Grave and Marker
Photographed by Frankie, April 20, 2014
3. Schuyler Colfax Grave
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, November 17, 2024
4. Schuyler Colfax Grave
Note that the angel has been removed from the top of the stone.
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, November 17, 2024
5. This memorial sits between the grave and the marker.
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, November 17, 2024
6. Schuyler Colfax Marker
This sign is south of the grave along the drive
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, November 17, 2024
7. Schuyler Colfax Marker
This sign is south of the grave along the drive
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2018. This page has been viewed 509 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on November 17, 2024. Photos: 1. submitted on July 12, 2018. 2. submitted on November 17, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 3. submitted on July 12, 2018. 4, 5. submitted on November 17, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 6, 7. submitted on November 19, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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