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. Click to hear the 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. Marker 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.

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

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Fort Harrison (approx. 0.8 miles away); Union Hospital (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); Evangeline E. Harris (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terre Haute.

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 1,984 times since then and 64 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.