Near Terre Haute in Vigo County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Charles Gene Abrell

Photographed by Al Wolf, July 6, 2008

1. Charles Gene Abrell - (Memorial Bridge) Marker

Inscription. This bridge commemorates the memory of Charles Gene Abrell, Corporal, First Marines of the United States First Marine Division, posthumous holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Born August 12, 1931. Died June 10, 1951.

Erected 1982 by Indiana War Memorials Commission, United War Veterans Council of Vigo County. (Marker Number 84.1982.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers, and the Medal of Honor Recipients series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1951.

Location. 39° 29.891′ N, 87° 25.225′ W. Marker is near Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. It is on State Road 63 half a mile north of Maple Avenue. Sign located in median of Indiana 63. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Terre Haute IN 47801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana

and in the Wabash Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

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the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Burial Ground Fort William Harrison (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Unknown Embattled Defenders of Fort Harrison (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fort Harrison (approx. 0.8 miles away); Union Hospital (approx. 1.2 miles away); Visionary Point (approx. 1.2 miles away); Confederate Soldiers Buried in this Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Twelve Points (approx. 1.3 miles away); Gold Medal Plaza (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terre Haute.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Ft. Wm. Henry Harrison (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Charles Gene Abrell. Biography and story of his honor to our country and we, his fellow citizens. (Submitted on July 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

Charles Gene Abrell Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, July 6, 2008

2. Charles Gene Abrell Marker

Photo taken facing north.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,384 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.