Rensselaer in Jasper County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jasper County World War Memorial
from
Jasper County
to serve in
The World War
Dedicated November 11, 1927
Erected 1927 by Dewey Biggs American Legion Post No. 29 Auxiliary.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1836.
Location. 40° 56.348′ N, 87° 8.964′ W. Marker is in Rensselaer, Indiana, in Jasper County. Marker is at the intersection of McKinley Avenue (U.S. 231) and Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north on McKinley Avenue. Memorial is in Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rensselaer IN 47978, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Memorial Park (here, next to this marker); Trinity United Methodist Church (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Van Rensselaer (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jasper County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Jasper County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Rensselaer Power Plant (approx. ¼ mile away); James Frederick Hanley (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Cabin in Rensselaer (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rensselaer.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,345 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on June 19, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 3, 4. submitted on February 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.