Rushville in Rush County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Wendell L. Willkie

1892 - 1944

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 14, 2013

1. Wendell L. Willkie Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Lawyer and business leader – Republican presidential nominee, 1940 – the only native Hoosier to be nominated for the Presidency by a major political party – author of One World – grave and memorial in East Hill Cemetery, Rushville.

Erected 1969 by Indiana Historical Society. (Marker Number 70.1969.3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 39° 37.465′ N, 85° 26.694′ W. Marker is in Rushville, Indiana, in Rush County. Marker is at the intersection of N. Main St (State Road 3) and N. Park Blvd, on the right when traveling south on N. Main St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rushville IN 46173, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marc Ellis (a few steps from this marker); World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); A Tribute To All (within shouting distance of this marker); American Revolution

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Mexican War (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rushville.

More about this marker. The Indiana Historical Society erected five identical markers for Wendell L. Willkie in Rushville.

Photographed By Duane Hall, March 14, 2013

2. Wendell L. Willkie Marker

View to south along N. Main Street (State Route 3)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 455 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on July 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.