Terre Haute in Vigo County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Chauncey Rose

1794 - 1877

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012

1. Chauncey Rose - - 1794 - 1877 Marker

Inscription. Home of early business and civic leader who built his fortune on honesty, frugality and hard work. He used his wealth generously for the care of orphans, medicine for the sick and the education of youth.

Erected 1966 by Indiana Historical Bureau. (Marker Number 84.1966.2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list.

Location. 39° 28.242′ N, 87° 24.415′ W. Marker is in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. It is at the intersection of North 7th Street and Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north on North 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 394 N 7th St, Terre Haute IN 47807, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana

and in the Wabash Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western

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World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fairbanks Hall / Fairbanks Hall Dome Restoration (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Eugene V. Debs (about 500 feet away); Peter J. McGuire (about 600 feet away); Patrick J. Quinlan (about 600 feet away); Joseph A. Beirne (about 600 feet away); Jerry Wurf (about 600 feet away); William H. Sylvis (about 600 feet away); Walter Philip Reuther (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terre Haute.

Obverse Side - - Chauncey Rose - - 1794 - 1877 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012

2. Obverse Side - - Chauncey Rose - - 1794 - 1877 Marker

Wide View - - Chauncey Rose - - 1794 - 1877 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012

3. Wide View - - Chauncey Rose - - 1794 - 1877 Marker

Obverse Wide View - - Chauncey Rose - - 1794 - 1877 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012

4. Obverse Wide View - - Chauncey Rose - - 1794 - 1877 Marker

Long View - - Chauncey Rose - - 1794 - 1877 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012

5. Long View - - Chauncey Rose - - 1794 - 1877 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 13, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.