Lexington in Scott County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Joseph Hooker Shea

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 3, 2025

1. Joseph Hooker Shea Marker, Side One

Inscription. Shea was born at the home of his parents on this site 1862. Received A. B. degree from Indiana University 1889. Admitted to the bar at Scottsburg 1889; practiced law there, Seymour, and later Indianapolis. Shea began public service as prosecuting attorney 1892, served as circuit court judge twice, and was a long-time trustee of Indiana University.

Shea was a state senator 1897-1901 and a judge of the Indiana Appellate Court 1913-1916. Recommended by Hoosier Vice President Thomas R. Marshall, President Woodrow Wilson appointed Shea Ambassador to Chile. Shea served 1916-1921, during a time of continuing sensitive relations between Peru and Chile. He died 1928 and is buried in Madison.

Erected 2002 by Indiana Historical Bureau • Lexington Historical Society, Inc. • Preservation Alliance, Inc. • Scott County Community Foundation. (Marker Number 72.2003.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 38° 39.151′ N, 85° 37.479′ W.

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Marker is in Lexington, Indiana, in Scott County. It is on East Main Street (State Road 356) east of South Cherry Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in front of the Lexington Fire Department. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8060 E Main St, Lexington IN 47138, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Morgan's Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); Lexington First County Seat (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Night in a Hotel (about 400 feet away); Site of Western Eagle (about 600 feet away); Site of William Hayden English Home (approx. half a mile away); Town Creek Encampment (approx. half a mile away); John Kimberlin Farm

Joseph Hooker Shea Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 3, 2025

2. Joseph Hooker Shea Marker, Side Two

(approx. 3.1 miles away); Northern Boundary of Clark's Grant (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Joseph Hooker Shea Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 3, 2025

3. Joseph Hooker Shea Marker

Joseph Hooker Shea (1862-1928) image. Click for full size.

Public Men in Indiana: A Political History …, F. M. Trissal; via New York Public Library (Public Domain), circa 1922

4. Joseph Hooker Shea (1862-1928)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on December 14, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.