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People Make the Difference and<br>A Champion of Farmland to Parkland Markers image, Touch for more information
By Duane Hall, July 21, 2014
People Make the Difference and
A Champion of Farmland to Parkland Markers
201 Indiana, St. Joseph County, North Liberty — A Champion of Farmland to Parkland
Near Pierce Road (State Road 4) 0.4 miles east of Primrose Road.
In Memory Of Honorable Richard Mangus, State Representative 1930 - 2008 Indiana General Assembly 1972-2004 Indiana Natural Resources Commission 2005-2008 Representative Richard (Dick) Mangus made a difference of Indiana’s natural . . . Map (db m75672) HM
202 Indiana, St. Joseph County, North Liberty — People Make the Difference
Near Pierce Road (State Road 4) 0.4 miles east of Primrose Road.
Many individuals have worked hard to ensure that Potato Creek State Park has great diversity in natural, cultural and recreational resources. One person stands out in his support. Representative Richard Mangus worked tirelessly for his beloved . . . Map (db m75671) HM
203 Indiana, St. Joseph County, South Bend, Near Northwest — United States Constitution BicentennialWe The People — 1787 - 1987 —
On Riverside Drive east of North Michigan Street (Business U.S. 31), on the right when traveling east.
A living legacy to commemorate the bicentennial if the U. S. ConstitutionMap (db m213338) HM
204 Indiana, St. Joseph County, South Bend, Northwest South Bend — Schuyler Colfax
On 214 Elm Street (City Cemetery).
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 Map (db m120066) HM
205 Indiana, Steuben County, Angola — Steuben County Court House
On South Wayne Street at East Maumee (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling north on South Wayne Street.
Architect: Freeborn Patterson Superintendent of Construction: H. A. Wakefield Construction Contractors: Holmes & Miles . . . Map (db m53930) HM
206 Indiana, Tippecanoe County, Lafayette — Constitution Oak
On North 3rd Street (Old U.S. 231) near Columbia Street, on the left when traveling south.
To commemorate the Bicentennial of The Constitution of the United States of AmericaMap (db m245732) HM
207 Indiana, Tippecanoe County, Lafayette — Tree of Hope
Near North 3rd Street (Old U.S. 231) at Columbia Street, on the left when traveling south.
"One generation plants a tree, another gets the shade"
Commemorating the Indiana Bicentennial 1816-2016Map (db m245729) HM
208 Indiana, Vanderburgh County, Darmstadt — 82.1976.1 — First SWCD in Indiana
Near East Boonville-New Harmony Road, 0.2 miles west of U.S. 41, on the left when traveling west.
The first Soil and Water Conservation District in Indiana was organized here in 1940 – the last in Tipton County in 1974. The contribution of these districts to the conservation and wise use of soil and water resources has been of great . . . Map (db m226493) HM
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209 Indiana, Vanderburgh County, Evansville, Riverside — Home of Matthew W. Foster
On Southeast 2nd Street south of Chandler Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
John W. Foster, son of Matthew, U.S. Secretary of State - 1892-1893 Ambassador to Mexico, Russia, Spain ——— Mary Parke (McFerson) Foster, wife of John served as third President General National Society Daughters of the American . . . Map (db m226982) HM
210 Indiana, Vigo County, Terre Haute — Colonel Richard W. Thompson
Near South 3rd Street south of Cherry Street.
Colonel Richard W. Thompson June 9, 1809 - - Feb. 9, 1900 Orator - Statesman Partiot - FriendMap (db m19772) HM
211 Indiana, Wabash County, North Manchester — 85.2007.1 — Thomas Riley Marshall
On N. Market St, 0.1 miles north of E. 4th Street.
(Front Side) Born 1854 in North Manchester in this house on Main Street. Was Governor of Indiana 1909-13. Under his leadership, Indiana General Assembly enacted legislation, called the "Marshall Constitution," to improve government . . . Map (db m61111) HM
212 Indiana, Warren County, Williamsport — 86.1992.1 — WilliamsportWarren County
On East Second Street (State Road 28) east of North Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east.
Williamsport, Warren County Seat, was home, 1879 - 1896, of James Frank Hanly, Governor of Indiana, 1905 - 1909. The courthouse, built 1907, was designed by J. W. Royer, Urbana, Illinois. Warren County was established 1827.Map (db m7951) HM
213 Indiana, Warrick County, Boonville — James A. Hemenway1860 - 1923 — U.S. House of Representatives 1895 – 1905 • United States Senate 1905 – 1909 —
On West Main Street (State Road 61) just east of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
Who through hard work, practical genius, and American opportunity, rose to positions of high honor and responsibility in both Houses of Congress. His distinguished service to the State of Indiana was an important contribution to American ideals . . . Map (db m243598) HM
214 Indiana, Warrick County, Boonville — Ratliff BoonThe Faithful among the Faithfullest — Born 1781 — Died 1844 —
On West Locust Street (State Road 62) at South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east on West Locust Street.
First Indiana State Legislator Lt. Governor State of Ind. 1819 Governor State of Ind. Sept. 12, 1822 to Dec. 5, 1822 U.S. Congressman 8 terms. 1823 — 1839Map (db m243602) HM
215 Indiana, Warrick County, Newburgh — Thomas P. Gunnell House
On East Jennings Street at Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling west on East Jennings Street.
Built around 1840 by Thomas P. Gunnell, an Englishman, who came from Philadelphia. He was a blacksmith, dealing in plows, wagons and buggies. He represented this district at the National Convention that nominated Fillmore for President.Map (db m207295) HM
216 Indiana, Washington County, Salem — Birthplace of John Milton Hay
On South College Avenue south of East Market Street (a.k.a.: Old State Rd. 160), on the left when traveling south.
Birthplace of John Milton Hay A man of Letters, a Statesman and a World Renowned Diplomat of our CountryMap (db m46724) HM
217 Indiana, Washington County, Salem — Christopher Harrison
On Public Square, on the right when traveling north.
Site of home and garden of Indiana's first Lieutenant Governor pioneer merchant, attorney, judge, horticulturist, member territorial legislature, and commissioner to lay out state capital city, his modest residence was first brick building in Salem.Map (db m242022) HM
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218 Indiana, Wayne County, Cambridge City — Lincoln's Funeral Train
On West Main Street (U.S. 40) west of South Center Street, on the left when traveling west.
Lincoln's Funeral Train April 30th 1865 - April 30th 2015 150th AnniversaryMap (db m228233) HM
219 Indiana, Wayne County, Centerville — 89.2013.1 — George Washington Julian
On E. Main Street (U.S. 40) at N. Third Street, on the left when traveling east on E. Main Street.
(Side One) A political leader defined by his moral convictions, Julian (1817-1899) advocated for abolition, equal rights and land reform, during a period marked by slavery, Civil War, monopolies, and discrimination against blacks, . . . Map (db m69282) HM
220 Indiana, Wayne County, Dublin — 89.2003.1 — Indiana’s First Woman’s Rights Convention
On Cumberland Street (U.S. 40) west of Davis Street, on the right when traveling west.
A convention was called for by reform-minded Congregational Friends meeting at Greensboro, Henry County, January 1851. Convention held October 14-15, 1851 at Dublin adopted resolutions for political, social, and financial rights for women. Women and . . . Map (db m270) HM
221 Indiana, Wayne County, Richmond — Mendenhall-Clay Debate / Confrontation
On N A Street (U.S. 40) at 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on N A Street.
On October First, 1842, in what was then an open tract in this city square. Henry Clay, the leader of the Whig Party, delivered an address to an immense multitude and Hiram Mendenhall, a Quaker abolitionist, presented to him on behalf of the . . . Map (db m138953) HM
222 Indiana, Whitley County, Columbia City — Home of Thomas R. Marshall
On West Jefferson Street west of North Main Street (Indiana Route 9), on the left when traveling east.
Governor of Indiana 1909-1913 Vice-President of United States 1913-1921Map (db m228155) HM
223 Indiana, Whitley County, Columbia City — 92.1966.1 — Home of Thomas R. Marshall
On West Jefferson Street east of North Main Street (State Road 9), on the right when traveling west.
Born in North Manchester, March 14, 1854, he practiced law in Columbia City until his election as Governor of Indiana (1909–1913). Served two terms as Vice-President (1913–1921). Died June 1, 1925, and was buried in Indianapolis.Map (db m1334) HM
224 Indiana, Whitley County, Columbia City — Marshall, McNagny & ClugstonAttorneys at Law
On Chauncey Street at Van Buren Street (State Road 30), on the left when traveling north on Chauncey Street.
Offices of this once prominent group were above - second floor front from 1889 - 1908. Thomas R. Marshall (1854 - 1925) Governor of Indiana 1909 - 1913 and U.S. Vice President with Pres. Woodrow Wilson two terms 1913 - 1921. William F. . . . Map (db m16273) HM
225 Indiana, Whitley County, Columbia City — Site of First County Court and First Mill
On East Cider Mill Road at Widman Road, on the left when traveling east on East Cider Mill Road.
This site, comprising 240 acres, was obtained from the government in 1836 by Richard Baughan. Here in 1841 he constructed the first flour and saw mill. Flour was of inferior quality and production was soon terminated. The saw mill was . . . Map (db m67218) HM
226 Indiana, Whitley County, Columbia City — Thomas Riley Marshall
On West Van Buren Street, 0 miles east of Chauncey Street, on the left when traveling west.
Whitley County’s most distinguished citizen was a Columbia City resident active in civic affairs for 33 years. Born at North Manchester March 14, 1854. Spent boyhood years at nearby Pierceton and youth at Wabash College at Crawfordsville. . . . Map (db m12269) HM
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227 Indiana, Whitley County, Columbia City — Whitley County Jail
On South Washington Street north of East Ellsworth Street, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
The first public building in Whitley County was a log jail built in 1840 on the southeast corner on what is now the courthouse square. That jail cost $490. It was burned in 1855 by a prisoner awaiting trial. A second two story jail was . . . Map (db m226449) HM
228 Indiana, Whitley County, Etna — Etna Township now a part of Etna - Troy
On Etna Road north of Road W750N, on the left when traveling north.
Originally a part of Noble County, it joined Whitley County in 1860. The town of Etna, surveyed by John H. Alexander in 1849, was named by Lafayette Lanson for his former home in Ohio. Due to the layout of the township roads, five school . . . Map (db m67217) HM

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