Boonville in Warrick County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
James A. Hemenway
1860 - 1923
— U.S. House of Representatives 1895 – 1905 • United States Senate 1905 – 1909 —
Who through hard work, practical genius, and American opportunity, rose to positions of high honor and responsibility in both Houses of Congress. His distinguished service to the State of Indiana was an important contribution to American ideals of good government.
In appreciation of his qualities and service this memorial is erected by his many friends and grateful community.
Erected 1938 by Warrick County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 38° 2.991′ N, 87° 16.494′ W. Marker is in Boonville, Indiana, in Warrick County. Marker is on West Main Street (State Road 61) just east of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west. Located at the North entrance (side-walk) to the Warrick County Courthouse in Boonville, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 W Main St, Boonville IN 47601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Abraham Lincoln (here, next to this marker); William L. Barker (a few steps from this marker); Ratliff Boon (within shouting distance of this marker); Warrick County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Operation Desert Storm Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Sargeant House (approx. 9.7 miles away); Jacob Brenner House (approx. 9.8 miles away); Myrtle Ridge Cemetery (approx. 9.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boonville.
Also see . . . U.S. Congress - Biography ::. (Submitted on October 6, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 475 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 6, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 5. submitted on October 21, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.