Greencastle in Putnam County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Buzz Bomb
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 39° 38.65′ N, 86° 51.911′ W. Marker is in Greencastle, Indiana, in Putnam County. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street (U.S. 231) and North Jackson Street on West Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greencastle IN 46135, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War II War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Putnam County World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean and Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Eitel's Flowers (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Julian Family Home (about 500 feet away); Percy Lavon Julian (1899-1975) (about 500 feet away); Cannon's Men's Wear 1891 -- 1985 (about 500 feet away); Eli Lilly & The Civil War (1861–1865 ) (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greencastle.
Also see . . . V-1 flying bomb. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,499 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.