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

Eddie Taylor

"Mayor of 7th and Wabash"

 
 
Eddie Taylor - - "Mayor of 7th and Wabash" Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Al Wolf, July 6, 2008
1. Eddie Taylor - - "Mayor of 7th and Wabash" Marker
Inscription. On these side walks, Eddie Taylor - Mayor of 7th and Wabash - peddled newspapers from 1916 to 1957, advancing freedom of the press one American at a time.

May those who walk these same Terre Haute streets value that freedom in Eddie's memory.
 
Erected by City of Terre Haute.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: CommunicationsIndustry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
 
Location. 39° 27.982′ N, 87° 24.429′ W. Marker is in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Wabash Avenue and 7th Street, on the left when traveling west on Wabash Avenue. Marker was originally at a small park (where the Max Ehrmann bronze statue is) but is now across the street, mounted on a building facing 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 681 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute IN 47807, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Crossroads of America (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Crossroads of America (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossroads Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Crossroads of America (about 300 feet away); Mordecai Peter Centennial Brown / Baseball Career Highlights
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(about 700 feet away); Fairbanks Hall / Fairbanks Hall Dome Restoration (approx. 0.2 miles away); Little Syria on the Wabash (approx. ¼ mile away); Chauncey Rose (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terre Haute.
 
Additional keywords. Freedom of the Press
 
Eddie Taylor - - "Mayor of 7th and Wabash" Marker from a Distance image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Al Wolf, July 6, 2008
2. Eddie Taylor - - "Mayor of 7th and Wabash" Marker from a Distance
Looking West on Wabash Avenue (a.k.a.: the National Road) Mid American honors the dignity of everyone and the Freedom of the Press.
Eddie Taylor Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 14, 2023
3. Eddie Taylor Marker
Marker is now mounted on an old building facing South 7th Street
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,224 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.   3. submitted on January 24, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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