Near Annapolis in Parke County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Boyhood home of J. G. "Uncle Joe" Cannon.
" Smoking Joe" Cannon
— Annapolis Indiana —
Photographed By Al Wolf, March 21, 2009
1. Boyhood home of J. G. "Uncle Joe" Cannon. Marker
From about 1835 to 1880 Annapolis was a thriving town with many factories, stores, and potteries.Erected 1966 by Parke County Historical Society. (Marker Number 61.1966.4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 39° 51′ N, 87° 14.992′ W. Marker is near Annapolis, Indiana, in Parke County. Marker is on County Road N 50 W south of Apple Street, on the left when traveling south. Just South out of the Town of Annapolis. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bloomingdale IN 47832, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Underground Railroad Station (approx. 1.1 miles away); Dennis Hall (approx. 1.3 miles away); Winning School of Parke County Indiana (approx. 1.4 miles away); Jungle Park (approx. 2.7 miles away); Turkey Run (approx. 3.4
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Also see . . . Joseph Gurney Cannon, 1836 – 1926. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress entry (Submitted on March 22, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Al Wolf, March 21, 2009
2. Looking South - - Boyhood home of J. G. "Uncle Joe" Cannon. Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, March 21, 2009
3. Looking South - Wide View:: Boyhood home of J. G. "Uncle Joe" Cannon. Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, March 21, 2009
4. Looking North - - Boyhood home of J. G. "Uncle Joe" Cannon. Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, March 21, 2009
5. Looking East - - Boyhood home of J. G. "Uncle Joe" Cannon. Marker
Courtesy of the Library of Congress
6. Speaker of the House J. G. "Uncle Joe - Smoking Joe" Cannon
Courtesy of Instant History and Time Magazine, March 3, 1923
7. Time Magazine, Volume 1, Number 1 - - March 3, 1923
Speaker of the House J. G. "Uncle Joe" Cannon was the 'First' cover story on the first issue of Time Magazine.
8. Danville, Illinois Home of J. G. "Uncle Joe" Cannon
"Among numerous old houses in Danville the best known was a rambling brick residence, marked by a cupola, mansard roof, and other ornamental features of Victorian architecture, which stood at 418 North Vermilion Street. This was the home, during his entire career as a picturesque natural figure, of Joseph Gurney Cannon — better known as "Uncle Joe."
It was in 1876, three years after being first elected to Congress, that Joseph Cannon built the spacious house on Vermilion Street. Here he resided, between sessions of Congress, for the remainder of his life and here he died in 1926 at the age of ninety." ...The home is now reported as razed.
(Courtesy: "Old Illinois Homes", page 82)
Photographed By Old Postcard Photo
9. Cannon Home in Danville, Illinois
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,425 times since then and 212 times this year. Last updated on May 5, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 22, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 8. submitted on March 28, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 9. submitted on April 21, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
