Terre Haute in Vigo County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Peter J. McGuire
| | Father of Labor Day | |
Courtesy :: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012
1. Peter J. McGuire Marker
Founder and General Secretary
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners of America
1881 – 1901
Father of Labor Day
In the year 1881, McGuire helped to found the Confederation of American Trade Unions which later became the American Federation of Labor. He served as the AFLs First Secretary, and served many years on its Executive Council.
During his lifetime, McGuire, the son of Irish immigrants, traveled throughout the land fighting for workers rights, leading campaigns for protective laws.
One of his outstanding accomplishments was the establishment of the Eight-hour Day.
He is known as “The Father of Labor Day”.
Erected 1990 by United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 39° 28.311′ N, 87° 24.314′ W. Marker is
this page online
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 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 14 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Patrick J. Quinlan (here, next to this marker); Joseph A. Beirne (here, next to this marker); Jerry Wurf (here, next to this marker); William H. Sylvis (here, next to this marker); Walter Philip Reuther (here, next to this marker); Samuel Gompers (here, next to this marker); Michael J. Quill (here, next to this marker); Philip Murray (here, next to this marker); Patrick E. Gorman (here, next to this marker); Mother Jones (a few steps from this marker); Sidney Hillman (a few steps from this marker); Charles Luna (a few steps from this marker); William D. "Big Bill" Haywood (a few steps from this marker); Home of Eugene V. Debs (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terre Haute.
Also see . . .
1. Peter J. McGuire: First UBC General Secretary. "United Brotherhood of Carpenters" biography (Submitted on December 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Labor Day. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Al Wolf, July 6, 2008
2. Eugene Debs Home (Museum)
Courtesy :: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012
3. Peter J. McGuire Marker - - (First from Right)
Courtesy :: Wikipedia Commons
4. Peter J. McGuire (1852 – 1906)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,373 times since then and 26 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week September 1, 2013. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on August 31, 2013.
