Near Washington in Daviess County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Robert C. Graham

Photographed By Shane Oliver, June 19, 2021

1. Robert C. Graham Marker

Inscription. Robert Cabel Graham (1885-1967), a native of Washington, Daviess County, with his brothers Joseph and Ray, contributed much to the economy and quality of life in that city, Evansville, and other towns. Glass factories, truck manufacturing, and Graham automobiles were early endeavors. Graham was active later with his four sons in Graham Farms, Inc., and the Graham Cheese Corporation.

Erected 1989 by Indiana Historical Bureau with funding from the grandchildren of R.C. Graham. (Marker Number 14.1989.2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 38° 38.654′ N, 87° 13.326′ W. Marker is near Washington, Indiana, in Daviess County. Marker is on County Road S 300W, 0.1 miles north of U.S. 50, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington IN 47501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Vincennes Donation Lands (approx. 2.6 miles away); Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad Depot (approx. 2.6 miles away); Fort Flora (approx. 2.8 miles away); Mimi's House

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(approx. 2.8 miles away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 2.8 miles away); Civil War Memorial - Daviess County Indiana (approx. 2.8 miles away); Homer E. Capehart / GOP Cornfield Conference (approx. 7.2 miles away); The Buffalo Trace (approx. 10 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Photographed By Duane Hall, October 13, 2016

2. Robert C. Graham Marker

View to south towards intersection of CR S 300W and US 50

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 455 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 1, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 19, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.