Near North Liberty in St. Joseph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
A Champion of Farmland to Parkland
Photographed by Duane Hall, July 21, 2014
1. A Champion of Farmland to Parkland Marker
Honorable Richard Mangus, State Representative
1930 - 2008
Indiana General Assembly 1972-2004
Indiana Natural Resources Commission 2005-2008
Representative Richard (Dick) Mangus made a difference of Indiana’s natural resources and the people who enjoy them. He successfully advocated for the development of many recreational features at Potato Creek State Park including cabins, trails, picnic areas, campgrounds, a nature center and the interpretive naturalist service. With gratitude, we remember his public service and his contributions to the work of the Department of Natural Resources.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 41° 32.138′ N, 86° 21.676′ W. Marker is near North Liberty, Indiana, in St. Joseph County. It can be reached from Pierce Road (State Road 4) 0.4 miles east of Primrose Road. Marker is located at the visitor center (first right turn after you enter the park); the above directions are to the park entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area:
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana and in Greater South Bend. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: People Make the Difference (here, next to this marker); Indiana State Parks: the First 100 Years 1916-2016 (within shouting distance of this marker); Porter (Rea) Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Farming Potato Creek (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Naragon Barn (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Springhouse (approx. 1.3 miles away); Shuppert/Shupert Family (approx. 1.6 miles away); Huggart Settlement (approx. 2˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Liberty.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Farm Equipment (was approx. 1.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Duane Hall, July 21, 2014
2. People Make the Difference and
A Champion of Farmland to Parkland Markers
A Champion of Farmland to Parkland Markers
Also see . . . Potato Creek State Park - Indiana DNR website. (Submitted on July 26, 2014.)
Photographed by Duane Hall, July 21, 2014
3. Marker near Potato Creek State Park Visitor Center
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
