Bloomington in Monroe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Third Street Grove
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, June 19, 2025
1. Third Street Grove Marker
In response to devastation produced by the storms of May 2011, the Bloomington campus, and community at large, gave generously to ensure the restoration of Indiana University's beautiful woodland landscape. Hundreds of trees were destroyed within a few days, drastically changing the character of several of our most iconic landscapes. Here we recognize the commitment made to preserve the legacy of this special place.
Third Street Grove
As the formal southern edge of the campus and major community corridor, the trees here serve many as their first experience of the landscape within. The spring flower, summer shade, and fall color all await you in our campus in the woods.
The legacy of this grove has been provided for by
Sue & Ned Plau
October 2012
Erected 2012 by Sue & Ned Plau.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Disasters • Education • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 2011.
Location. 39° 9.861′ N, 86° 31.09′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Indiana, in Monroe County. It is on East 3rd Street west of South Highland
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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: Elinor Ostrom (approx. Ό mile away); Class of 1941 (approx. Ό mile away); Charles Clayton Morrison (approx. Ό mile away); Rabbi Abraham Cronback (approx. Ό mile away); Father James Martin Gilles (approx. 0.3 miles away); Class of 1942 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Alfred C. Kinsey (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ernie Pyle (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomington.
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, June 19, 2025
2. Third Street Grove Marker in context
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
