North Township in Highland in Lake County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Hoosier Flag Lady
Photographed by Daniel Barriball
1. The Hoosier Flag Lady Marker
In 1966, Mrs. Mary Lou Kieswetter of Munster, Indiana, mother of a young serviceman, became concerned by the lack of respect for the American flag. She launched a personal crusade that has ignited a flame of patriotism throughout our country.
Her timeless efforts led to the organizing of the Indiana Council for the Encouragement of Patriotism in 1968. (National 1969) As founder and director of the council, it has been through her inspirational leadership that this memorial to our flag and all servicemen and women was erected in 1975.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Patriots & Patriotism • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.
Location. 41° 33.324′ N, 87° 28.252′ W. Marker is in Highland, Indiana, in Lake County. It is in North Township. It is at the intersection of Indianapolis Boulevard and Ridge Road, on the right when traveling north on Indianapolis Boulevard. This marker stands on the back of the Highway of Flags Servicemen's Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8701 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland IN 46322,
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Regionally, this marker is in Northwest Indiana and in the Calumet Region. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Highway of Flags Servicemen's Memorial (here, next to this marker); Metasequoia (Dawn Redwood) (a few steps from this marker); CommuniTree Tree Planting (approx. 0.9 miles away); Dune Wall (approx. 1.1 miles away); Hammond Optimist Club (approx. 1.1 miles away); Schools / Police Department / Fire Department / Hospitals (approx. 1½ miles away); Munster Herstory (approx. 1½ miles away); Bieker Woods (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Highland.
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, June 29, 2026
2. The Hoosier Flag Lady Marker in context
The Hoosier Flag Lady marker is the bottom right plaque.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2026, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 8, 2026, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. 2. submitted on June 29, 2026, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
