Korea * U.S. Armed Forces * Viet Nam
Dedicated to those who gave their lives from Fairmont and Liberty Townships
Charles Edwin King · Marvin Edward Glassburn · Robert Eli Titus · Keith Alan Locher · Roy Leon Whitenack · Richard W. Wood . . . — — Map (db m168992) WM
In honor of those who gave their lives
21 names not transcribed
Donated by: the Town of Fairmont
Sponsored by the Fairmont Chapter
American War Mother
September 26, 1982
Fairmont & Liberty Township Honor Roll
World War II . . . — — Map (db m168993) WM
Dedicated to those who
served from Fairmont and Liberty Twp. Those who made the supreme sacrifice
Edward L. Addison ·
Rex E. Dickey ·
Charles H. Ford ·
Wesley Grahl ·
William Jessup ·
Earl E. Kepler ·
Charles Kimbrough ·
Millard . . . — — Map (db m168991) WM
James Dean is standing next to long-time friend, Bill Beck, twelve-year old cousin Marcus Winslow, Jr., and Everett Hiatt in front of Corn Auctioneers (now Fairmount Helping Hands) at 119 N. Main Street, as Bill's wife, Roma walks along Main Street . . . — — Map (db m182717) HM
Garfield is dressed in honor of his fellow
Fairmount native, 1950's film star,
James Dean
To hear more about this Garfield and others on the trail call 765-997-7034 and follow the prompts
Garfield @Paws, Inc. all rights . . . — — Map (db m182733) HM
The Eternal Flame of Peace is a tribute to all veterans.
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. — — Map (db m182704) WM
Carol & Edward Trice donated in November 2018, this building to the Fairmount Masonic Lodge #635 F & AM and is so named Clarence R. Maynard Fellowship Hall. — — Map (db m182731) HM
Built circa 1888. Occupied by civic leaders (Nixon Winslow, Levi Scott, and Joseph Patterson) who made significant contributions to Fairmount's economic, educational, and cultural development. Patterson was community's medical doctor, 1889-1913. . . . — — Map (db m63799) HM
This is not a monument to a rebel, those were only roles he played James Dean was an American original who on a basis of high school honors and in a period of five years time rose to the very pinnacle of the theatrical profession and through the . . . — — Map (db m182711) HM
Baldwin Addition Historic District
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior
Built 1858
Calvin Dillon House — — Map (db m182737) HM
Baldwin Addition Historic District
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Circa 1880
Built By: Enoch Beals — — Map (db m182739) HM
Baldwin Addition Historic District
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Built C.1892
Frank Ziegler House — — Map (db m182738) HM
Baldwin Addition Historic District
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior
Built 1903
John H. Wilson
— — Map (db m182708) HM
Baldwin Addition Historic District
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
C: 1890
Built By M.J. Millspaugh — — Map (db m182741) HM
This "Northwest Territory" was dense forest when the early settlers arrived. It is said that one could walk from what is now Fort Wayne to what is now Indianapolis without seeing much of the sky.
By the time the settler had cleared his land . . . — — Map (db m215082) HM
To the men and women in uniform today
and to those who have served in the past,
we dedicate this flag to you.
For your bravery, sacrifice, hard work,
and dedication to our country,
Thank You
Yesterday, Today, . . . — — Map (db m184144) WM
Willingness to sacrifice is the prelude to freedom
This monument is dedicated in honor of the uniformed times of war and peace
define the character of our great nation
We salute all of our military personnel past present and future . . . — — Map (db m182755) WM
The Avalon Hotel, originally named The Mississinewa Hotel, was built by the Gas City Land Company in 1892. The hotel was an important part of Gas City's history as it was the crossroads of two beloved Gas City Mayors, Robert "Bob” Ray (6-term . . . — — Map (db m182742) HM
Dedicated to the honor of the men and women who served their country in World War II, Korea and Vietnam
Those who made the supreme sacrifice
Korea
Arthur L. Kelley •
Charles E. King
In thankfulness to God and in lasting . . . — — Map (db m182767) WM
In memory of my grandfather
Paul M. Yoke
U.S. Army Air Corp WWII
-and-
In Honor of my Uncle
Flavious "Flay" Lhamon
US Army WWII
By David Huffman
— — Map (db m182763) WM
This Richardsonian Romanesque style structure, built 1900-1902, reflects the area's prosperity during the natural gas boom. The town of Harrisburg had been renamed Gas City in 1892. — — Map (db m63801) HM
In remembrance
of our
ancestors
A compilation
of all individuals
known to have been
interred
in the
Miami Indian Cemetery
Aw-Taw-Waw-Taw, 1879 •
Aw-Taw-Waw-Taw, Camillius, 1895 •
Aw-Taw-Waw-Taw, Takeequah, 1879 • . . . — — Map (db m161471) HM
After 1838 land on this side of the river was in the Mississinewa Reservation and Indian land Smith Gilbert established a trading post at the ford. Now seen as smooth rock bottom, in 1823. The year 1849 saw much white activity across the river: . . . — — Map (db m208563) HM
Twelve members of
Lt. Col. John B. Campbell's command
gave their lives
in the campaign
against the Indian villages
of the Mississinewa
in the War of 1812. — — Map (db m215306) HM
Garfield honors Jonesboro's volunteers - the first Grant County Fire Department and its police reserves
To hear more about this Garfield and others on the trail call 765-997-7034 and follow the prompts — — Map (db m220141) HM
In memory of the men of Jonesboro who gave their lives in the World War
1917-1918
Orville A. Delong •
Russell J. Darnell •
Fred G. Freeman •
William W. Hiatt •
Carl A. Keith •
Earl Myers •
Carl McQuiston •
Raymond A. Sutphin . . . — — Map (db m199960) WM
The largest Indian cemetery in Indiana. Few graves are marked. The Indians buried here are largely descendants of Chief Metocinya and include Meshingomesia and his family. The first burial was probably in 1873. Burial was contrary to Indian . . . — — Map (db m182607) HM
As Black residents left nearby Weaver Settlement for jobs in Marion, Rev. G. W. Shelton began organizing a church on the southside of the city in 1899. In 1901, the congregation purchased the building here. Over 600 people helped dedicate the church . . . — — Map (db m231185) HM
American Actor James Dean was born on February 8, 1931
in The Seven Gables Apartment House which stood at this site.
He starred in three major Motion Pictures
East of Eden
Rebel Without a Cause
Giant
James Dean died on . . . — — Map (db m168997) HM
Site of battle fought Dec. 18, 1812, in which British-allied Miami Indians were defeated by U.S. troops and Militia under Col. John Campbell. — — Map (db m208561) HM
James Byron Dean
Born on this site
February 8, 1931
Reverse: James Dean
James Byron Dean was born on this site at 2 a.m. on February 8, 1931, the only child of Winton and Mildred Dean. The deans lived in Unit A of the Seven . . . — — Map (db m168998) HM
Side 1
Tracklayers building narrow gauge railroad connecting Great Lakes at Toledo, Ohio, with Mississippi River reached this point October 1, 1880. In 1887, 2,000 men converted 206 miles of this to standard gauge railroad in 11 . . . — — Map (db m215005) HM
For God
For Home
For Country
to those of Grant County
who served that others might live
World War II
1941 – 1945
Korea
1950 - 1954
Ezekiel Davis, Jr. •
Billy G. Fogle •
Ralph L. Glover •
Virgil C. Hartley •
Victor . . . — — Map (db m168300) WM
Erected for Grant County
Vietnam Veterans
(obelisk front)
Grant County KIA’s
William McKinley Berry • Mark Ryan Black • Ralph W. Blackerby • Rollie Lee Bolden • Emmett Lee Booth • Steve Brandenburg • William F. Clover, Jr. • . . . — — Map (db m215007) WM
Early pioneer who, one century ago, in May 1831, donated for a courthouse the last half of this ground upon which this fountain stands. — — Map (db m44142) HM
Marion General Hospital has infused life into the downtown by sponsoring this Iconic hometown Hollywood heartthrob… James Dean.
James Byron Dean was born in Marion, Indiana, February 8th, 1931 in a small house a block away from . . . — — Map (db m215243) HM
Star Financial Bank can spot a star when it sees one and Jim Davis and his masterful creation - Garfield the Cat - are two of the brightest stars in the comic strip galaxy and you can take that to the bank.
James Robert Davis was . . . — — Map (db m215242) HM
(Center Panel)
Korean War
In loving Memory
and Appreciation
for the Men & Women
of Grant County
who served in the
Korean Conflict
1950 - - - - 1953
( Left Panel )
Those who made the Supreme . . . — — Map (db m44369) WM
The Chronicle Tribune knows a great writer when it sees one and Modelyn Pugh Davis, who
lived in Marion for several years, is one of the most famous television writers of all time and CSA thanks the CT for helping tell this fabulous story. . . . — — Map (db m215250) HM
Marion Boys
who gave their lives in
the World War
( Row One )
Vaugh Beekman • Melvin Bookins • Chester Biggs • Victor Baughman • Fred Button • Ashton Baldwin • Harry Lee Craig • William Cromwell (Col.) • Russel Denton • John . . . — — Map (db m215008) WM
(side 1)
At the end of the Civil War, U. S. undertook care of disabled Union veterans in a system of homes known by 1873 as National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (NHDVS). The offer of free natural gas by Grant County residents and . . . — — Map (db m183322) HM
National Home
In spring 1888, Congressman George Steele, Sr., of
Marion, Indiana, introduced legislation authorizing the
establishment of a National Home for Disabled Volunteer
Soldiers (NHDVS) in Grant County. Construction . . . — — Map (db m164704) HM
In memory of
Martin Boots
The first white man to
enter land in Marion
and the donor of
the ground upon which
this boulder stands. — — Map (db m44195) HM
Indiana Wesleyan University knows a great musician and educator when it sees one. This Marion native was known as the "First Lady of the Harp," an instrument often mentioned in the Bible and known for its heavenly sound. Shedding light on this . . . — — Map (db m215249) HM
On Dec. 17, 1812, Lt. Colonel John B. Campbell with 600 mounted troops arrived at this site under orders to destroy the Miami Indian Villages along the Mississinewa River from here to the present site of Peru.
The destruction of the village on . . . — — Map (db m1512) HM
In October 1818, Purchasing Commissioners Lewis Cass, Benjamin Parke and Governor Jonathan Jennings acquired Indian claims on the land shown on this marker. About one-third of modern Indiana was involved in this transaction. — — Map (db m1500) HM
( Front Side )
( Engrossed ‘Shield’ -and-
‘Seals of U.S. Armed Services’ )
1990 - - - - 1991
In Honor of the
men and women
of Grant County
who served in
the Persian Gulf
( Obverse Side )
( . . . — — Map (db m44260) WM
Upper Panel
Phi Delta Kappa
Fraternity
Lower Panel
Founded in Marion Ind.
June 7, 1902
by
Ray L. Neal
George B. Nottingham
Loftis T. Jones
James L. Reed
Paul R. Martin
Louis Elliott
Zach C. . . . — — Map (db m44252) HM
Samuel Plato (circa 1882-1957), African American architect and contractor, lived in Marion (circa 1903-1921). House here attributed to him; he also designed and built structures throughout the U.S. One of few black architects to win federal . . . — — Map (db m215253) HM
In honor of those who gave the
ultimate sacrifice in service to
the United States of America and
the families they left behind.
the sacrifice will not be forgotten. — — Map (db m161465) WM
In memory of
the men who offered
their lives
in defense
of
their country.
Marion Branch
National Military Home
Indiana
Act of Congress July 28, 1888 — — Map (db m161466) HM WM
In Memory Of
The Men And Women
Who Made The
Ultimate
Sacrifice
POW-MIA
Army Spec. 4 Rollie Lee Bolden
Nov. 17, 1965 •
Marine Cpl. Thomas Jefferson Fears
March 2, 1966 •
Army Spec. 4 David A. Scott
May 6, 1966 •
Army Pfc. Ralph W. . . . — — Map (db m215239) WM
A Historic Cemetery Listed in Indiana’s Cemetery and Burial Grounds Registry of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Installed 2019 by the Weaver Historical Landmark Committee and the Indiana DNR – Division of Preservation and . . . — — Map (db m168286) HM
Black pioneers, fleeing threats to their freedom in southern slave states, settled in Grant County by the 1840s. With other free and formerly enslaved families who arrived over the following decades, they cleared and drained the forested, swampy . . . — — Map (db m168285) HM
"The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon
the tested foundations of political liberty. We have no selfish ends to serve.
We desire no conquest, no dominion. We seek no indemnities for ourselves,
no material . . . — — Map (db m215241) HM
(center panel)
World War II
1941 - 1945
All Gave Some
Some Gave All
(left panel)
** The Supreme Sacrifice **
(left column)
Edward Leroy Addison • Bruce Adkins • Donald Perry Adkins • George Corwin . . . — — Map (db m44410) WM
A tribute to those who, in December 1812, displayed the courage to protect their culture and the compassion to embrace another as they departed the battlefield of the Mississinewa. Following the battle, the American commander ordered that captured . . . — — Map (db m233756) HM
Luke and Royce Mitchell from Edward Jones know a great investment when they see it and CSA is thankful
that they banked on showcasing Cole Porter, who knew that taking music lessons in Marion would pay great
dividends for him someday as well. . . . — — Map (db m215244) HM
The Grant County Medical Society was founded in the office of William Lomax, M.D., Marion, Indiana. The Society is one of the pioneer Medical Societies in the State of Indiana, having been organized one year prior to the State Medical Association . . . — — Map (db m233748) HM
Moorehead Communications, whose stores do business as TCC, has graciously helped CSA by
sponsoring Kenesow Mountain Landis, a brilliant communicator in his own right. This former
Marion resident helped clean up America's past time and became the . . . — — Map (db m215247) HM
Paul & Marsha Usher & Family in Memory of Beulah Bowers, a quilting enthusiast, have kindly
sponsored this Hall of Fame Quilter who became a part of the fabric of our community.
A GROUND BREAKING QUILT DESIGNER of the early 1900s, Marie Webster . . . — — Map (db m215248) HM
Cartoonist Jim Davis, creator of lasagna-loving Garfield the Cat, is a native
of Grant County. In honor of the cool cat, and to honor local son Jim Davis,
communities throughout Grant County erected statues of Garfield.
Each statue features a . . . — — Map (db m215251) HM
Thanks to Hoosier AM/FM radio and two anonymous donors who have helped us turn back the dial to
broadcast to the world the incredible accomplishments of builder Samuel Plato.
SAMUEL PLATO played a large role in shaping Marion's skyline in the . . . — — Map (db m215246) HM
AEP-Indiana Michigan Power knows all about power and they have graciously helped CSA sponsor
this electric personality from Marion who went on to become one of the most powerful people
in America.
Willis Van Devanter, the first Hoosier to serve . . . — — Map (db m215245) HM
Built at New Cumberland in 1877 by William Parks of Marion at a cost of $722. The 1913 flood floated the bridge a half mile downstream. It was returned to its foundations by rollers and horsepower. New Cumberland was the second community in Grant . . . — — Map (db m7479) HM
The Cumberland Covered Bridge was built in 1877. During the Great Flood of 1913, it was washed downstream.
On March 26th 1913, the Mississinewa River floodwaters rose high enough (Fig. 2, 3) to push the Cumberland Covered Bridge from its . . . — — Map (db m71494) HM
In honor of
the citizens
of Matthews
& community
who served
in the armed
forces of
their country
They served
without thought
of self, that
the principles
of liberty,
justice and
equality might
prevail for
all . . . — — Map (db m141914) HM
This covered bridge
built 1877 – 181 ft. long
called Cumberland Bridge
for Old Town.
The 1913 flood carried the bridge
downstream. It was returned
on rollers to the old foundation
and raised 3 feet.
The 1958 flood . . . — — Map (db m214996) HM
Trask, like other pioneer villages, served an important commercial, social, and educational role for early settlers. The post office (1846-1901) marked the start and end of Trask's official existence. As travel improved, such villages disappeared or . . . — — Map (db m215000) HM
Barbara Davenport was born in 1934 in Long Beach, California. Her father was the Long Beach Director of Recreation, and she grew up on athletic courts, football and track fields, baseball diamonds, and playgrounds. Her favorite place to be, . . . — — Map (db m215222) HM
Bob Davenport was born in 1933 and raised in Long Beach, California. He played fullback in college for the UCLA Bruins football team, where he was twice named All-American, in 1954 and 1955. He was also MVP of the Hula Bowl in 1956. . . . — — Map (db m215214) HM
Garfield salutes all things British in Grant County, from the historic 1812 Battle of the Mississinewa to a traditional English meal of Fish 'n Chips at Payne's Restaurant.
To hear more about this Garfield and others on the trail . . . — — Map (db m220139)
Chip Jaggers was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and spent most of his young life in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended Taylor
University from 1965-1969, and after graduation he took a job as a youth director at a large church in Hamilton, Ohio. There
he . . . — — Map (db m215234) HM
The first church in Upland actually preceded the founding of the town. On the original plat map of Upland, dated 1867, the Friends Church is shown just south of the railroad on Main Street. The Jefferson Church, a short distance from Upland, was . . . — — Map (db m215111) HM
Cleo and Mary Alice Wiley called Upland, Indiana their home. Here, they built, owned, and operated two successful businesses. They were very active in the community.
Cleo Wiley was born in Upland in 1912. Mary Alice Powell moved to Upland from . . . — — Map (db m215211) HM
David Martz was born in Van Buren, Indiana, and graduated from Van Buren High School in 1962. He
attended International Business College in Fort Wayne graduating in 1965, and then attended
Huntington College graduating with a degree in Physical . . . — — Map (db m215233) HM
Don Odle was born in Indiana in 1920. He played guard for Selma High School from 1935 1938, where he was the leading scorer in Delaware County. He went on to earn his BA from Taylor University, where he also played basketball and led the Trojans . . . — — Map (db m215215) HM
One of the coast industries here was the lumber business due to the dense forests
that once covered this part of Indiana Templeton Lumber Company grew out of this traction. It began as Thomas J. Deerons planing mill at the tum of the . . . — — Map (db m215113) HM
Everett Charles Taylor, better known to the Upland, Indiana community as "Doc” was born in Leesburg, Indiana on April 3rd, 1904. The fourth of eight children, he was raised in LaFontaine, Indiana where he graduated from high school in 1923. . . . — — Map (db m215213) HM
Ivan and Carol Slain started Ivanhoe's in 1965, but their roots go back much further. They are known for keeping out of the spotlight, yet working extremely hard, and showing kindness when they can. Carol's grandfather came to Upland in the . . . — — Map (db m215223) HM
Jacob Furnshell Bugher was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, on January 19, 1826. Growing up, he received his education at the common schools within Guernsey County. At the age of twenty, Mr. Bugher became a teacher, a career in which he was to . . . — — Map (db m215209) HM
Jane Rockwell was born and raised in Upland. She is the daughter of Richard and Charlotte Ann
Puckett. She graduated in the class of 1974 from Eastbrook High School and attended Ball State
University. Jane worked at Eastbrook Community Schools, . . . — — Map (db m215227) HM
Jay and Janie (Smith) Kesler were both raised in South Bend, Indiana, but the two never met as children, and
Janie's family later moved to Mishawaka. As teenagers, both Jay and Janie were involved in their local Youth
for Christ chapters.
Jay . . . — — Map (db m215231) HM
Jeffery Carney was "man of many hats" and a joyful presence all throughout Upland in the various ways he loved and served his community.
Jeff was born in 1950 and raised in Upland, and in the eyes of many, he wore the unofficial hat of "Mr. . . . — — Map (db m215224) HM
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