Northwest South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Schuyler Colfax

Photographed By Frankie, April 20, 2014

1. Schuyler Colfax Marker

Inscription.
Schuyler Colfax
Vice President of the United States
1869 to 1873
Statesman and Beloved Citizen
South Bend Post 50 American Legion
Acknowledges the Services
He Rendered His Country

Erected by South Bend Post 50 American Legion.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is January 13, 1885.

Location. 41° 40.701′ N, 86° 16.069′ W. Marker is in South Bend, Indiana, in St. Joseph County. It is in Northwest South Bend. Marker is on 214 Elm Street (City Cemetery). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Bend IN 46616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Home of Schuyler Colfax (approx. half a mile away); Home of Hon. Schuyler Colfax (approx. half a mile away); Camp Rose (approx. 0.6 miles away); J. Chester and Elizabeth Allen (approx. ¾ mile away); The Sons of Israel Synagogue (approx. 0.8 miles away); St. Joseph County Civil War Monument (approx. 0.8 miles away); 10 Inch Shell (approx. 0.8 miles away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Bend.

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Colfax Jr. (March 23, 1823 – January 13, 1885) was an American journalist, businessman, and politician from Indiana. He served as a United States Representative (1855–69), Speaker of the House of Representatives (1863–69), and the 17th Vice President of the United States (1869–73). To date, he is one of only two Americans (John Nance Garner is the other) to have served as both House speaker and vice president....Colfax was known for his opposition to slavery while serving in Congress, and was a founder of the Republican Party...." (Submitted on July 15, 2018.)

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Photographed By Frankie, April 20, 2014

2. Schuyler Colfax Grave

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2018. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2018. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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