Bloomington in Monroe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hoagy Carmichael
Photographed by Duane Hall, May 23, 2014
1. Hoagy Carmichael Marker
(Side One)
Born and reared in Bloomington, he is considered one of the most important American songwriters of the twentieth century. Began attending Indiana University 1920; graduated with a law degree 1926. Tried law as career, but returned to music. Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame 1971. Died on December 27, 1981 in California; buried in Bloomington.
(Side Two)
Hoagy wrote that he composed “Stardust” in part on the piano of the Book Nook located here. Among his other popular songs were “Heart and Soul,” “Georgia on My Mind,” “Lazybones,” and “Old Buttermilk Sky,” which was nominated for an Academy Award 1946. Won an Academy Award 1951 for “In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening” from Here Comes the Groom.
Erected 2007 by Indiana Historical Bureau and City of Bloomington. (Marker Number 53.2007.2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1853.
Location. 39° 9.962′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana. 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 walking distance of this marker: Black Market Firebombing (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); T.C. Steele Campus Studio (about 400 feet away); Site of "Mollie Spaulding House" (about 500 feet away); The Baier Gates (about 600 feet away); Memorial Pillar and Centennial Steps (about 700 feet away); The River Jordan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alfred C. Kinsey (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Legg House (approx. 0.2
Photographed by Duane Hall, May 23, 2014
2. Hoagy Carmichael Marker
Also see . . .
1. IHB Annotations. The Indiana Historical Bureau provides annotations for the text of the marker on their website. (Submitted on June 3, 2014.)
2. Hoagy Carmichael - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on June 3, 2014.)
Photographed by Duane Hall, May 23, 2014
3. The Former Book Nook
Photographed by Duane Hall, May 23, 2014
4. Hoagy Carmichael Marker
Photographed by Duane Hall, May 23, 2014
5. Hoagy Carmichael Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 934 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 3, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
