Indiana in Indiana County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

James Maitland Stewart

(1908-1997)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011

1. James Maitland Stewart Marker

Inscription. Legendary American actor, born and raised in this town. During his long career from 1932-1991, Jimmy Stewart achieved fame on stage, screen, and TV. He won an Academy Award for his role in "The Philadelphia Story." Other films included "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," "It's a Wonderful Life," and "Harvey." He flew 20 combat missions in World War II; rose to Brigadier General in the Air Force Reserve; and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1985.

Erected 1998 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.

Location. 40° 37.388′ N, 79° 9.342′ W. Marker is in Indiana, Pennsylvania, in Indiana County. It is at the intersection of Philadelphia Street (Pennsylvania Route 954) and North 9th Street, on the right when traveling west on Philadelphia Street. Located at The Jimmy Stewart Museum (Indiana Free Library). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 835 Philadelphia Street, Indiana PA 15701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Indiana County War Memorial (a few steps from this marker);

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Revolutionary War Patriots (a few steps from this marker); Indiana County (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Indiana County Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); James S. Nance, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Stewart Hardware Memorial Sundial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stewart Hardware (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indiana.

Also see . . .
1. The Jimmy Stewart Museum. (Submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. James Maitland Stewart - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on February 28, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

3. James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on March 6, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

James Maitland Stewart image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Studio publicity still

2. James Maitland Stewart

Studio publicity photo of James Stewart.

James Maitland Stewart Marker and Indiana Free Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011

3. James Maitland Stewart Marker and Indiana Free Library

Photographed by Forest McDermott, October 21, 2015

4. James Maitland Stewart Marker

Marker was moved from the west side of the Library to the east side in front of the Jimmy Stewart Museum.

Jimmy Stewart Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011

5. Jimmy Stewart Statue

On grounds of Indiana County Courthouse

Jimmy Stewart US Air Force image. Click for full size.

Photographed by US Air Force photo

6. Jimmy Stewart US Air Force

Jimmy Stewart began flying combat missions on March 31, 1944, and was appointed Operations Officer of the 453rd Bomb Group and, subsequently, Chief of Staff of the 2nd Combat Wing, 2nd Air Division of the 8th Air Force. He ended the war with 20 combat missions and remained in the USAF Reserve where he was later promoted to Brigadier General.

The Jimmy Stewart Museum Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011

7. The Jimmy Stewart Museum Entrance

The Indiana Free Library and The Jimmy Stewart Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011

8. The Indiana Free Library and The Jimmy Stewart Museum

Museum is located to right of entrance to library.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,655 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on June 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on October 31, 2015, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on June 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 7, 8. submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.