Centerville in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
George Washington Julian
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 10, 2013
1. George Washington Julian Marker
(Side One)
A political leader defined by his moral convictions, Julian (1817-1899) advocated for abolition, equal rights and land reform, during a period marked by slavery, Civil War, monopolies, and discrimination against blacks, immigrants, and women. As U.S. Representative, 1849-1851, he supported legislation providing abolition and equal access to public lands.
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Julian, long-time Centerville resident, served as attorney in notable fugitive slave cases, 1850s. As U.S. Representative, 1861-1871, he demanded recognition of slavery as cause of Civil War and promoted rights of black freedmen; he proposed constitutional amendments granting suffrage regardless of race or sex, "equally, without any distinction or discrimination."
Erected 2013 by Indiana Historical Bureau, H. Clay & J. Rariden, Centerville-Center Township Public Library, and Indiana National Road Association. (Marker Number 89.2013.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers
this page online
Location. 39° 49.069′ N, 84° 59.514′ W. Marker is in Centerville, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is at the intersection of E. Main Street (U.S. 40) and N. Third Street, on the left when traveling east on E. Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 E Main Street, Centerville IN 47330, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Scott, 1793 (?)-1838 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mansion House (about 600 feet away); Old Salisbury Court House (about 600 feet away); Pike Towns (approx. 0.2 miles away); Honor Roll (approx. Ό mile away); The Stencil House 1820 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wayne County Seminary (approx. 0.3 miles away);
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 10, 2013
2. George Washington Julian Marker
Also see . . . George Washington Julian - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on October 13, 2013.)
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 10, 2013
3. George Washington Julian Marker
E. Main and N. Third streets
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 10, 2013
4. George Washington Julian Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,444 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
