Dana in Vermillion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ernie Pyle Home
Photographed By Al Wolf, July 6, 2008
1. Ernie Pyle - - Home Marker
Ernie was so loved by the public and the G.I.'s during W.W. II that a sign with only the words "Ernie Pyle" says it all.
State Historic Site
Erected by Indiana State Museum Historic Site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • War, World II.
Location. 39° 48.271′ N, 87° 29.703′ W. Marker is in Dana, Indiana, in Vermillion County. Marker is at the intersection of State Road 71 and Briarwood Avenue, on the left when traveling north on State Road 71. On the North/West Corner just as you enter Dana from the South. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dana IN 47847, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Replica of Ernie Pyle Monument (approx. 2.3 miles away); Thy Wonderous Story, Illinois (approx. 3.1 miles away in Illinois); The Hillsdale Steps (approx. 6 miles away); Wabash & Erie Canal (approx. 6˝ miles away); Oakland Cemetery (approx. 6.6 miles away); Montezuma Cemetery (approx. 6.7 miles away); Newport Covered Bridge (approx. 6.8 miles away); Vermillion County Indiana - - War Memorial (approx. 7.2 miles away).
Also see . . . Photos of Dana, Indiana and Ernie Pyle Home. plus other items (Submitted on July 6, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
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Photographed By Al Wolf, July 6, 2008
2. Front of:: Ernie Pyle - - Home and Marker
Photo taken - facing North at the Home. Much parking surrounding the area.
Photographed By Al Wolf, July 6, 2008
3. Rear of:: Ernie Pyle Home and Visitor Center
All the buildings are filled with items to give a taste of life here for Ernie.
Photographed By Al Wolf, July 6, 2008
4. Street Art - - Across from the Home
Photographed By Al Wolf, July 6, 2008
5. Tunisia 1943 : : "Thanks Pal" !
Ernie Pyle spoke for and to all G.I.'s... He was in the trenches with them as he wrote his many "Stars and Strip" newspaper reports. (Click photo for easy reading.)
Photographed By Al Wolf, July 6, 2008
6. Ace War Correspondent
Remembering Okinawa :: this stone reflected the heart felt love of the man and reporter. 1900 - - 1945..
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,774 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 6, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
