Madison in Jefferson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Irene Dunne
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
1. Side A - - Irene Dunne Marker
Born in Louisville, Kentucky 1898; after father's death, moved with family to Madison. Graduated from Madison High School 1916. After voice training in Indianapolis and Chicago, began singing professionally. Won lead in road show of Florenz Ziegfeld's Show Boat 1929. Began Hollywood career 1930; in 42 films; nominated for five Academy Awards.
Dunne maintained ties with Madison, which has honored her; she helped with restoration of Broadway Fountain 1976. She received Laetare Medal from University of Notre Dame 1949. President Dwight Eisenhower named her an alternate delegate to United Nations General Assembly 1957; was Kennedy Center Honors Awardee 1985. Died 1990 in Los Angeles.
Erected 2006 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Friends of Irene Dunne. (Marker Number 39.2006.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 38° 44.181′ N, 85° 22.795′ W. Marker is in Madison, Indiana, in Jefferson County. Marker is on East Main Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Michael C. Garber (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison's Fire Companies / Government Buildings (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John T. Windle Memorial Auditorium (about 400 feet away); Madison Historic District (about 500 feet away); Washington Fire Co. #2 (about 500 feet away); Schofield House (about 800 feet away); Jefferson County Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lt. General Walter Krueger (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Also see . . .
1. Biography of Irene Dunn. IMDb website entry (Submitted on September 6, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Photos of the marker dedication. Indiana Historical Bureau website entry (Submitted on January 22, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
2. Side B - - Irene Dunne Marker
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3. Irene Dunne
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
4. Looking East - - "Ohio" Theater & Irene Dunne Marker
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
5. Walk of Fame - Star :: In front of "Ohio" Theater
It reads:: "" "Some Came Running" - - 1958 - - Frank Sinatra - Dean Martin - Shirley Maclaine ""
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
6. Long View - Side A - - Irene Dunne Marker
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 26, 2009
7. Long View Side B - - Irene Dunne Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,699 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3. submitted on September 6, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
