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

Home of Eugene V. Debs

Photographed By Al Wolf, July 6, 2008

1. Home of Eugene V. Debs Marker

Inscription.
Debs (1855-1926) was leading pioneer in industrial unionism, social reformer, and peace advocate. Founded American Railway Union, 1893; cofounded American Socialist Party, 1900; and ran five times for United States Presidency. Home built in 1890; declared National Historic Landmark, 1966.

Erected 1992 by the Indiana Historical Bureau, and Eugene V. Debs Foundation. (Marker Number 84.1992.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 39° 28.309′ N, 87° 24.34′ W. Marker is in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. Marker is on North 8th Street south of Spruce Street, on the left when traveling south. The marker and house are located on the grounds of Indiana State University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 451 N 8th St, 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. Peter J. McGuire (within shouting distance of this marker); Patrick J. Quinlan (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph A. Beirne (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Jerry Wurf (within shouting distance of this marker); William H. Sylvis (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter Philip Reuther (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Gompers (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael J. Quill (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terre Haute.

Also see . . . Eugene Debs. The Debs Foundation website, has many items of interest in a number of categories. (Submitted on July 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 14, 2023

2. Home of Eugene V. Debs Marker

Marker is outside the house

Home of Eugene V. Debs image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, July 6, 2008

3. Home of Eugene V. Debs

Marker can be seen in front of home. There is a large parking area. The home is surrounded by buildings of Indiana State University complex.

Eugene V. Debs image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Viewpoint magazine, 1920

4. Eugene V. Debs

Debs won nearly a million votes in the 1920 Presidential election — despite being behind bars.

Leaders of Industrial Unionism image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012

5. Leaders of Industrial Unionism

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Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,949 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 2. submitted on September 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on July 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on November 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.