Greenwood in Johnson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

James T. and Laura Polk Community House

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013

1. James T. and Laura Polk Community House Marker

Inscription. The Community House was erected as a memorial to James T. And Laura Polk by their son and daughter, Ralph Polk and Pearl Polk Dungan. It was dedicated as the center for many varied activities on Feb. 5, 1920. The building has contained the public library, city offices, club rooms, public meeting rooms, a gymnasium, a swimming pool, and auditorium-theater and a museum. It has been used for civic, youth, group, school and church activities that have brought culture, education, recreation and entertainment to Greenwood. The Polks, who developed the largest canning factory west of Maryland, are recognized as Greenwood’s greatest benefactors.

Erected 1976 by Greenwood Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1832.

Location. 39° 36.949′ N, 86° 6.632′ W. Marker is in Greenwood, Indiana, in Johnson County. It is on Madison Avenue north of West Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenwood IN 46142, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Central Indiana

and specifically in Greater Indianapolis.

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Birthplace of Banking in Greenwood (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Church, School and Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pioneers Rest Here (approx. half a mile away); J. T. Polk Canning Co. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mary Bryan, Pioneer Woman (approx. 3.4 miles away); Proctor Park (approx. 3.6 miles away); Stone's Crossing (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenwood.

Another marker is no longer nearby. First Cabin in Greenwood (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

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Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013

2. Reverse View - - James T. and Laura Polk Community House Marker

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Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013

3. Long View - - James T. and Laura Polk Community House Marker

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Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013

4. Wide View - - James T. and Laura Polk Community House Marker

Full View - - James T. and Laura Polk Community House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013

5. Full View - - James T. and Laura Polk Community House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,681 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 14, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.