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1 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Adams County Veterans Memorial
On South 2nd Street at Madison Street, on the right when traveling south on South 2nd Street.
Honoring the men and women of Adams County who served in the Armed Forces of The United States World War I ——— World War II Korean ————— Vietnam and all other . . . Map (db m54629) WM
2 Indiana, Allen County, Leo-Cedarville, Leo — 75 mm Field Gun M1897 on M2 Carriage — The American Legion Family
On Leo Road (State Road 1) 0.3 miles north of Amstutz Road, on the right when traveling south.
It served in multi functional roles to include field and anti-tank gun. These types of artillery pieces were used by the U.S. Army during World War I, the interwar period, and World War II. Originally of French design, the Canon de 75 modθle . . . Map (db m241291) HM
3 Indiana, Allen County, Monroeville — Keith Brown
On East South Street (Indiana Route 101) east of Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling east.
American Legion Post 420 Monroeville IN Dedicated Sept 10, 1947 Flag Pole Donated by Lloyd Ball WW II 1917-2007Map (db m211612) WM
4 Indiana, Bartholomew County, Columbus — 03.2007.2 — Atterbury Army Air Field
On Middle Rd at Grissom Ave, on the left when traveling north on Middle Rd.
(Front Side) Construction begun summer 1942 under Captain Stratton O. Hammon, who used broad authority over laborers, suppliers, and railroad; base in use February 1943. More than 1,000 workers employed during construction. Base was over . . . Map (db m63819) HM
5 Indiana, Benton County, Fowler — Vincent and Eileen Schwartz Parking Lot
On East 5th Street at South Van Buren Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East 5th Street.
This lot is dedicated to the memory of Vincent and Eileen Schwartz lifetime residents of Fowler, Indiana They proudly served our country during WWII Vince in the Army Eileen in the Navy Both were active members of the American Legion . . . Map (db m240678) WM
6 Indiana, Blackford County, Hartford City — Blackford County W.W. II Honor Roll
On North High Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North High Street.
((( Center Panel ))) Dedicated to the Honor and Sacrifice of our men and women of Blackford County who served our Country in World War II ——— 1941 — ★ — 1945 ——— in Honor . . . Map (db m54607) WM
7 Indiana, Boone County, Lebanon — Boone County (Indiana) Veterans
On Meridian Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Meridian Street.
( Center - Engraved in Stone: ) In Memory of our Boone County Veterans who Bravely Served in Our Wars. Erected by The American Legion Brown - Dolson Post 113 Lebanon, Ind. ( Left Bronze Plaque: ) . . . Map (db m21359) WM
8 Indiana, Carroll County, Delphi — Spanish American War Veterans Gave Their Cannon
On South Market Street at West Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south on South Market Street.
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9 Indiana, Carroll County, Flora — Flora War Memorials
On East Main Street east of Park Row (a.k.a.: 3rd Street), on the left when traveling east.
( Memorial Tree Plaque ) This tree planted in memory of Earl R. Albaugh Joseph K. Clark Roscoe C. Kirkpatrick Clarence A. Wiles “Who died in Service” ( World War II - Plaque ) For God and Country . . . Map (db m42749) WM
10 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — 2nd Street Bridge Construction
Near Mulberry Street south of West Maple Street, on the left when traveling south.
Construction on the $4.7 million George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge started in June 28 and took just over a year to complete with the opening being held October 31, 1929. President Herbert Hoover attended the dedication of the bridge which . . . Map (db m186830) HM
11 Indiana, Clark County, Jeffersonville — Steamboats and Shipyards
Near Mulberry Street south of West Maple Street, on the left when traveling south.
Howard's Shipyard, Barmore Shipyard, French Brothers and later the Sweeney Brothers Shipyard and Foundry all put Jeffersonville on the map as the premier builder of steamboats. Howard's Shipyard also built a number of the LSTs during World War II. . . . Map (db m186829) HM
12 Indiana, Clark County, Sellersburg — World War II Memorial — Sellersburg Community —
On North New Albany Avenue north of East Utica Street, on the left when traveling north.
( Upper Section ) They lived to bear their Country’s arms and died to save it’s Honor. Sgt Charles W. Snider • 11-4-43 Pfc Lester J. Beyl • 1-31-44 S/Sgt William J. Summers, AAF • 3-8-44 Sgt Kenneth N. Broady • . . . Map (db m46721) WM
13 Indiana, Clinton County, Frankfort — Clinton County (Indiana) War Memorial
On East Clinton Street east of South Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
( Center Panel ) Clinton County War Memorial All Gave Some. Some Gave All. Dedicated to All Clinton County Veterans ( Left - Large Panel ) Civil War * 1861 - - 1865 ( Row One ) Wm. H. Abbott • Alfred R. . . . Map (db m21436) WM
14 Indiana, Clinton County, Frankfort — Memory of Our Departed Shipmates — Navy Club U. S. A.
On North Main Street at East Washinton Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
( Top has Insignia of the "Navy Club U.S.A." ) This memorial is erected to revere, honor, and perpetuate the memory of our departed Shipmates Roy E. Boggess Ship No. 11Map (db m21430) WM
15 Indiana, Dearborn County, Lawrenceburg — Dearborn County World War II War Memorial
On West High Street west of Mary Street, on the right when traveling west.
World War II For God and Country This tablet is erected in honor of the men who answered their country's call and gave their lives for freedomMap (db m22175) WM
16 Indiana, DeKalb County, Auburn — Rangers — World War II Army Rangers — Rangers lead the way —
Near Route 11A east of County Road 56, on the right when traveling west.
Invasions North Africa - Sicily - Italy Anzio - Normandy - Leyte - Luzon Raids Dieppe - Sened Station - Dinegat Homonhon - Cabanatuan Major Battles Arzew - Dernaia Pass - El Guettar Gela - Licata - Porto Empedocle Butera - . . . Map (db m185863) WM
17 Indiana, Delaware County, Albany — James Grover McDonald — 1886 - 1964
On South Broadway Street south of West State Street (Indiana Route 28), on the left when traveling south.
Diplomat James G. McDonald grew up in Albany and taught history at Indiana University by 1910. Representing the Foreign Policy Association, he met with Nazi officials in 1933, including Adolph Hitler who was quickly rising to power. McDonald . . . Map (db m203649) HM
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18 Indiana, Delaware County, Muncie — 18.2011.1 — Hemingray Glass Company
On Macedonia Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Side A Founded as Gray & Hemingray in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1848. Incorporated 1870 in Covington, Kentucky; company produced glass bottles, jars, oil lamps, light globes, tableware and insulators. After discovery of natural gas in . . . Map (db m65208) HM
19 Indiana, Delaware County, Muncie — V.F.W. Memorial
Near West Kilgore Avenue (Indiana Route 32) east of West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to the Veterans of W.W.I ★ W.W. II ★ Korea and Viet Nam who served their country with honor and all who gave their lives for freedomMap (db m141233) WM
20 Indiana, Elkhart County, Middlebury — Middlebury World War II Roll of Honor
On Main Street (State Road 13) at Bristol Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Roll of Honor Citizens of Middlebury and York Township Who Served Our Country in World War II Albert, Thurland • Allman, Don • Artley, Randall • Artley, Russell • Balyeat, Byron • Beall, William • Beck, Charles • Bender, Gordon • . . . Map (db m72743) WM
21 Indiana, Elkhart County, Nappanee — Nappanee World Wars Memorial
On W. Lincoln Street at S. Nappanee Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Lincoln Street.
In Memory of those from this community who gave their lives in the World Wars Orval H. Andrews • William G. Anglin • Arthur Buss • Robert W. Chambers • Dale Junior Cleveland • Robert W. Geyer • Devon R. Hall • Russel R. Huff • Dean M. . . . Map (db m74220) WM
22 Indiana, Elkhart County, New Paris — New Paris World War II Memorial
On Clinton Street south of Market Street (County Road 46), on the right when traveling north.
★ World War II ★ In Memoriam Baringer, Philip H. • Frederick, Clifford • Miller, Harold • Reed, Melvin, Jr. • Stiver, William J. • Weaver, Glen C. ★ ★ ★ Aschliman, Walter • Baringer, Joseph W. . . . Map (db m72513) WM
23 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — Fayette County Honor Rolls — War Memorial —
On North Central Avenue north of West 4th Street, on the left when traveling north.
(( Center Panel )) Honoring all who served in the United States Armed Forces Defending Liberty and Justice in All the World Presented by Veterans and Citizens of Fayette County 1986 . . . Map (db m44876) WM
24 Indiana, Floyd County, New Albany — Floyd County Honor Roll & Veterans Memorial
On East Market Street east of East 10th Street, on the left when traveling east.
(( Left Panel )) Honor To our Civil War Veterans ( - - Art Work - - ) (( Center Panel )) In honored memory of Floyd County men who gave their lives for our Country Dedicated by Hobart Beach Post . . . Map (db m47025) WM
25 Indiana, Floyd County, New Albany — New Albany National Cemetery
On Ekin Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
This National Cemetery is one of the original 7 established in 1862 by Congress. 5.46 acres were purchased from Dr. Charles Bowman Dec. 1862 for burial of Union and Confederate casualties. There are over 5,000 interments from 7 conflicts. Civil War, . . . Map (db m26409) HM
26 Indiana, Fountain County, Hillsboro — Hillsboro Service Memorial
Near North Park Street north of East Hayes Street.
World War - I Orel A. Smith, Born 1898, 32nd Co. 6th Marine Vol., Killed In Action, Nov. 2, 1918 • Lieut. W. E. G. Cooper, Born March 29, 1888, Killed In Action at Chateau Thierry, July 20, 1918 • Claude L. Wilkinson, Born June 9, 1893, Killed . . . Map (db m7884) WM
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27 Indiana, Gibson County, Princeton — Gibson County World Wars I and II Honor Roll
On West Broadway Street (State Road 64) west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
(( Center Panel )) Erected by the Service Mother ( Across Both Side Panels ) In Commemoration of the Valor and Sacrifice of our Heroes in World Wars I and II (( Left Panel )) ( Row One ) Charles T. Alvis . . . Map (db m48101) WM
28 Indiana, Gibson County, Princeton — Industry — Early 1800s — Present
On West Broadway Street (Indiana Route 65) at North West Street, on the left when traveling east on West Broadway Street.
Princeton's natural resources & its location at a transportation crossroads has allowed it to thrive as a hub of industry for over 200 years. In the early 1800s, as pioneers arrived, tradesmen such as blacksmiths & carpenters were quick to set up . . . Map (db m190599) HM
29 Indiana, Grant County, Fairmont — Memorial Point Veterans Honor Roll
On South Main Street at Henley Avenue (County Route S100E), in the median on South Main Street.
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
30 Indiana, Grant County, Fairmont — Memorial Point World War II Memorial
On Henley Avenue (Route S100E) at South Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Henley Avenue.
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
31 Indiana, Grant County, Gas City — Veterans Memorial
On East Main Street (Route 35) at South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
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
32 Indiana, Grant County, Gas City — Veterans Memorial Flag Poll
On East Main Street (U.S. 35) just east of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east.
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
33 Indiana, Grant County, Marion — Grant County Veterans Memorial
On South Western Avenue (Indiana Route 9/15) at West 26th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Western Avenue.
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
34 Indiana, Grant County, Marion — WW II Grant County (Indiana) Veterans Memorial
On South Adams Street north of East 4th Street (State Road 18), on the left when traveling north.
(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
35 Indiana, Grant County, Matthews — Matthews Veterans Memorial
Near 4th Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
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36 Indiana, Greene County, Bloomfield — Greene County ( Indiana ) War Memorial
On East Main Street east of South Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east.
(Front - Center Panel:) Engraving of Liberty Bell Dedicated to the Veterans of Greene County who Served Honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States and In Honored Memory of Those Who Gave their Lives in . . . Map (db m21808) WM
37 Indiana, Hamilton County, Noblesville — Crownland Cemetery Veterans Memorial
On Monument Street, 0.5 miles west of Kings Lane, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of those who died while serving their country Gold Star Veterans Korean War Charles Chii Dress • John Frederick Christy • Robert Townsend Copple • Malcom Darrell Ireland • Charles R. Kenley • Robert P. . . . Map (db m161450) WM
38 Indiana, Hamilton County, Noblesville — Hamilton County (Indiana) Honor Roll
On North 8th Street north of Conner Street, on the right when traveling north.
(Large Stone Benches) (Left Bench) ““ From these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which. . .” (Right Bench) “. . .they gave the last full measure of devotion”“ . . . Map (db m38156) WM
39 Indiana, Henry County, New Castle — Co. G 152nd Inf. 38th Div. — 1941 - 1945
In Memory of Our Honored DeadMap (db m32086) WM
40 Indiana, Henry County, New Castle — Co. I 152nd Inf. 38th Div. — 1941 - 1945
Near North Memorial Drive south of East Waycross Drive.
In memory of our honored deadMap (db m32088) WM
41 Indiana, Henry County, New Castle — Dedicated to the Henry County Veterans — Post 137
On South Main Street south of Broad Street (State Road 38), on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the Henry County Veterans of W W I * W W II * Korea and Vietnam who served their Country with honor and all who gave their lives for freedomMap (db m31461) WM
42 Indiana, Henry County, New Castle — Henry County War Memorial
On North Memorial Drive at Second Entrance to Memorial Park, on the left when traveling north on North Memorial Drive.
( Center Section ) To honor the men and the women of Henry County who bravely fought in the Great Wars and to the heroes who gave their lives on Land, on the Sea and in the Sky that mankind might live in freedom. We humbly dedicate this . . . Map (db m32110) WM
43 Indiana, Henry County, New Castle — USS Hyman DD732 — 1944 - - 1969 —
On North Memorial Drive south of County Road 100 N, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of USS Hyman DD732 1944 - - 1969 ( Attached Plaque ): Dedicated to our Shipmates - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - K.I.A. Okinawa April 6, 1945 William Beal SF1/C • William Craig RT1/C Henry Deichl . . . Map (db m32215) WM
44 Indiana, Howard County, Kokomo — Memorial Gymnasium
On South Apperson Way south of East Superior Street, on the right when traveling north.
Kokomo Memorial Gymnasium was dedicated on October 20, 1949 to honor the Kokomo men and women who served in World War II. The Kokomo High School class yearbook (Sargasso, 1950) referred to it as a "symbol of those principals which so many of our . . . Map (db m227474) HM
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45 Indiana, Howard County, Kokomo, The Old Silk Stocking Neighborhood — Seiberling Mansion
Near West Sycamore Street (Indiana Route 22) just west of Kingston Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Seiberling Mansion served as Indiana University's Kokomo Extension Center from 1947 to 1965, until the campus moved to Washington Street. IU President Herman B. Wells envisioned building higher education capacity in north-central Indiana to . . . Map (db m212944) HM
46 Indiana, Huntington County, Andrews — Dallas Township World War II Roll of Honor
On State Road 105 at E. Madison Street, on the right when traveling north on State Road 105.
Roll of Honor Citizens of Dallas Township Who Served Our Country in World War II Homer Adams, Jr. • Wilbur Akers • Glen G. Anderson • Robert G. Anderson • Claire Austill • Paul L. Bailey • Wilbur Beaver • Richard G. Belt • Edwin J. . . . Map (db m76417) WM
47 Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — Huntington County War Memorial
On Jefferson St. at E. Franklin St. on Jefferson St..
Dedicated to the heroes of Huntington County who bravely fought in the great wars. To the men and women who gave their lives on land, sea, and in the sky that mankind might live in freedom. Left Plaque: Dedicated in Honor of all those who . . . Map (db m45124) WM
48 Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — Huntington World War II Memorial
On West Park Drive (Business U.S. 24) 0.1 miles west of Dimond Street, on the right when traveling west.
James Robert Adams • Leonard D. Ahner • Charles R. Appier • Maurice J. Barnes • John A. Beeson • John R. Bickel • Frank Eugene Bowman • Paul Dee Bouman • Donald L. Brewer • Phillip Brewer • Ralph J. Bright • Geral H. . . . Map (db m161510) WM
49 Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star — Serial Number 01-51-4271A N271AP
On West Park Drive.
Lockheed Corporation manufactured 5,691 T-33s from 1948 to 1959. Pilots who trained in the T33 flew combat missions in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. This training was essential to our military's efforts and transitioned pilots from the . . . Map (db m161508) HM
50 Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — WWII Sherman Tank
On West Park Drive (Business U.S. 24) 0.1 miles west of Dimond Street, on the right when traveling west.
This World War II Sherman M4A1 Medium Tank with 76 mm wet gum was from the Watertown Arsenal. Overhauled 1950 and bears No. 68091. The tank was dedicated, upon its placement in Memorial Park, to the Men and Women of . . . Map (db m161523) HM WM
51 Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington, Huntington Township — Elizabeth Smith Friedman — 1892-1980
On 1200 West Park Drive (Business U.S. 24) west of Dimond Street, on the left when traveling west.
Pioneering cryptanalyst Elizabeth Smith Friedman was born in Huntington. She developed her skill in codebreaking while searching for supposed hidden messages in Shakespeare's plays at Riverbank Laboratories in Illinois in the 1910s. There, she . . . Map (db m220229) HM
52 Indiana, Huntington County, Markle — Markle World War II Memorial
On E. Sparks Street at N. Clark Street (State Road 3), on the right when traveling east on E. Sparks Street.
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53 Indiana, Jackson County, Brownstown — All Veterans Honor Roll Memorial
On South Main Street (U.S. 50) north of East Cross Street, on the right when traveling north.
( Center Section - Front ) This monument is a memorial to all veterans of Jackson County and dedicated to those who made the supreme sacrifice in the defense of these United States of America. ( - “Seals”- U.S. Branches of . . . Map (db m50484) WM
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54 Indiana, Jackson County, Seymour — B-25 Mitchell
On A Avenue, 0.1 miles west of 1st Avenue East, on the right when traveling west.
In remembrance of those brave Tuskegee Airmen who served their country with courage, dedication and loyalty. 616th, 617th, 618th, & 619th Bomb Squadrons (M) of the 477th Bomb Group (M) March 1945 to May 1945Map (db m13627) HM
55 Indiana, Jackson County, Seymour — 36.1997.1 — Freeman Field
On South Walnut Avenue (State Road 11) at B. Avenue East, on the right when traveling south on South Walnut Avenue.
Activated December 1942 as U.S. Army Air Forces advanced training school for World War II twin engined pilots; graduated over 4000 by February 1945. Construction of 413 structures and four 5,500-foot runways supervised by U.S. Army Corps of . . . Map (db m13625) HM
56 Indiana, Jackson County, Seymour — 36.1997.2 — Freeman Field
On West Tipton Street (U.S. 50) at South Airport Road, on the left when traveling east on West Tipton Street.
Activated December 1942 as U.S. Army Air Forces advanced training school for World War II twin engined pilots; graduated over 4000 by February 1945. Construction of 413 structures and four 5,500-foot runways supervised by U.S. Army Corps of . . . Map (db m13626) HM
57 Indiana, Jay County, Portland — Jay County Veterans Honor Roll — Freedom Park —
On South Meridian Street (U.S. 27) at River Road, on the left when traveling south on South Meridian Street.
(( Center Plaque )) In Honor of those Jay County Citizens who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice in Defense of Our Country ( Six Seals - U. S. Military Branches ) (( Left Plaques )) ( First Plaque ) * * * . . . Map (db m54895) WM
58 Indiana, Jay County, Portland — Jay County W.W. I and W.W. II Honor Roll
On West Walnut Street west of North Commercial Street, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to Those Who made the Supreme Sacrifice in World War I and II Patriotic Sacrifice Forever Remembered Robert Guy Ayers ( American Legion - Crest ) Post 211 Honor Roll ( Row One ) . . . Map (db m54860) HM
59 Indiana, Jay County, Redkey — Redkey World War II Veterans Memorial
On West High Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the men and women of this community who served in World War II and perpetuating the memory of those who gave their lives. Kenneth R. Beason • John W. Carder • Lewis C. Landauer • Leo W. Landess • Robert C. Norton • . . . Map (db m215078) WM
60 Indiana, Jefferson County, Hanover — Katharine McAfee Parker — December 21, 1896 — October 4, 1980 — First Lady and Church Leader
Near College Avenue, 0.2 miles east of East Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
The daughter, wife and mother of Presbyterian ministers, Mrs. Parker was one of the American church leaders who visited Europe in 1946 to see the effects of World War II on Protestantism. Among her writings were a biography of her father and the . . . Map (db m193801) HM
61 Indiana, Jefferson County, Madison — Jefferson County War Memorial
On East Main Street east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
(Middle Panel - Top) Dedicated To the memory of these Fallen Comrades who, in answering the call to arms, paid the Price of Freedom. (Left Panel) World War I Harrison B. Buckner • William Buckner • . . . Map (db m241840) WM
62 Indiana, Jefferson County, Madison — Lt. General Walter Krueger
On Jefferson Street south of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Walter Krueger, born in Prussia 1881, raised in Madison, In Attended Madison School System Rose from a Private during the Spanish-American War to Lt. General Commanding the 6th Corps. of the Army in WW II. Attended the Surrender . . . Map (db m22059) HM
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63 Indiana, Johnson County, Franklin — 41.2000.1 — Birthplace of Roger D. Branigin
On N. Yandes St south of E. Adams St, on the right when traveling south.
As Indiana's 42nd governor 1965-1969, championed equal opportunity in education and housing. Earned degrees from Franklin College and Harvard University. Deputy prosecutor of Johnson and Brown counties 1926-1929. Practiced law in Franklin, . . . Map (db m66820) HM
64 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — 42.2017.1 — "One of America's Clowns" / Red Skelton
On West Lyndale Avenue west of Short Street, on the right when traveling west.
"One of America's Clowns". Comedian Richard "Red" Skelton was born here in 1913. As a teenager, performed locally in minstrel shows and as a clown in circus. By 1930s he performed on vaudeville stages; became famous for skits such as "dunking . . . Map (db m177921) HM
65 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — 3"/50 caliber gun Mk2 — A.K.A. Dual-Purpose Naval Gun
Near South 6th Street west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41).
The 3"/50 caliber gun (Mark 2) was an early model manufactured by General Motors with a projectile velocity of 2,100 feet per second. Low-angle mountings for this gun had a range of 7000 yards at the maximum elevation of 15 degrees. By World War II . . . Map (db m180816) HM
66 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — D.U.K.W. — A.K.A. Duck
Near South 6th Street west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41).
The DUKW (collaquially known as Duck) is a six-wheel-drive amphibious truck that was designed by a partnership under military auspices of Sparkman & Stephens and General Motors Corporation (GMC). It was used in World War II for transporting goods . . . Map (db m180817) HM
67 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — M1 57mm Antitank Gun — A.K.A. 6 Pounder
Near South 6th Street Road west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41).
The M1-57mm was first used in North Africa by the U.S. Army in April of 1942 and quickly replaced the 37mm M3 as an antitank towed artillery piece. The 57mm was based on the British 6 pounder antitank gun design. Initially the only 57mm ammunition . . . Map (db m187329) HM
68 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — M-114, 155 mm Howitzer
Near South 6th Street Road west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41). Reported unreadable.
M114 155 mm howitzer is a towed howitzer used by the United States Army. It was first produced in 1942 as a medium artillery piece under the designation of 155 mm Howitzer M1. It saw service during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam . . . Map (db m187332) HM
69 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — M-211 — A.K.A. Cadillac Duce
Near South 6th Street Road west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41).
The M211 is a very unique vehicle in that it was a transition design between the GMC CCKW of WWII and the more modern M35 RIO. It and the M35 directly competed for contracts in the early 1950s. It served in both Korea and early Viet Nam. The M211 . . . Map (db m180832) HM
70 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — M2A1, 105mm Howitzer
Near South 6th Street Road west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41).
The 105 mm M2A1 (M101A1) howitzer was the standard light field howitzer for the United States in World War II, seeing action in both the European and Pacific theaters. Entering production in 1941, it quickly entered the war against the Imperial . . . Map (db m187327) HM
71 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — M3 Halftrack
Near South 6th Street Road west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41).
The Half-track M3 personnel carrier was an armored vehicle used by the United States, the British Empire and the other Allies during World War II and the Cold War. Nearly 43,000 were produced, and supplied to the U.S. Army and Marines, as well as . . . Map (db m187325) HM
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72 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — M5 3 inch gun
Near South 6th Street Road west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41).
The 3 inch Gun M5 was an anti-tank gun developed in the United States during World War II. The gun combined a 3-inch barrel of the anti-aircraft gun T9 and elements of the 105 mm howitzer M2. The M5 was issued exclusively to the US Army tank . . . Map (db m187331) HM
73 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — M-8 Armored Car — A.K.A. Greyhound
Near South 6th Street Road west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41).
The M8 Light Armored Car was a 6x6 combat vehicle produced by the Ford Motor Company during World War II. It was used by the U.S. and British troops in Europe and the Far East until the end of the war. It remained in use by U.S. Constabulary Forces . . . Map (db m187319) HM
74 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — Sexton Mark II
Near South 6th Street Road west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41).
This WWII self-propelled artillery vehicle is built on the American Sherman tank hull. It was manufactured in Canada for the British Army, associated Commonwealth forces, and its Allies. It was developed to give the British Army a mobile artillery . . . Map (db m187323) HM
75 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — U.S.S. Vincennes
On Vigo Street (State Road 441) at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Vigo Street.
Commemorating the patriotism, devotion to duty, valor, energy and seamanship of those Americans who served in the ships U.S.S. Vincennes Each a man-of-war, these ships of the United States Navy carried out missions which expanded . . . Map (db m61817) HM WM
76 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — USS Indianapolis — SSN 697
Near South 6th Street west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41).
The USS Indianapolis (SSN 697), a nuclear fast attack, Los Angeles class submarine, was the 3rd ship of the United States Navy to be named for Indianapolis, Indiana. The contract to build her was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General . . . Map (db m187318) HM
77 Indiana, Kosciusko County, Milford — Milford World Wars Honor Roll
On Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
World War I Honored Dead Ancil Geiger • Charles Frederick Neal • Jesse E. Smith World War II Honored Dead Lewis E. Auer • Roy N. Auer • Robert L. Collins • Charles LeCount • Alvin J. Merkle • Harry J. Michael • Charles E. Remy . . . Map (db m133617) WM
78 Indiana, Kosciusko County, Warsaw — Kosciusko County War Memorial
On Center Street at Lake Street, on the left when traveling east on Center Street.
This memorial is dedicated in memory and in honor of the brave men and women of Kosciusko County who served God and Country in the armed force. Rededicated July 4, 2005Map (db m16278) WM
79 Indiana, Kosciusko County, Warsaw — M3A3 Stuart Tank — 3,427 Produced by American Car & Foundry — September 1942 to September 1943 —
On Main Street at Lake Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Honoring 16 million Americans who served and over 405,000 who died in support of freedom, World War II 1941 - 1945 Celebrating the dedication of the National World War II Memorial, Washington, DC, May 29th, 2004 "A Grateful Nation . . . Map (db m16275) WM
80 Indiana, LaGrange County, LaGrange — LaGrange County W. W. II Honor Rolls
On North Detroit Street south of Michigan Street, on the right when traveling south.
((The extreme weather-aged condition of these plaques - - has made them difficult to read.)) ( Plaque One ) Roll of Honor Citizens of LaGrange County who served our Country in World War II ( Names . . . Map (db m53927) WM
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81 Indiana, Lake County, Crown Point — W.W.II Triangle Memorial
On North Main Street at East Goldsborough Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Dedicated by the citizens of Crown Point in memory of all who served their Country that Freedom shall not perish from this EarthMap (db m43408) HM
82 Indiana, Lake County, Crown Point, Center Township — Crown Point World War II Veterans Memorial
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
This plaque honors the men & women of Crown Point who bravely served our country in World War IIMap (db m241001) WM
83 Indiana, Lake County, Gary — In Memory Of All American Veterans
On Harrison Street, on the right when traveling north.
This Memorial Honors American Veterans Of All Wars Who Have Shared A Common Goal - To Valiantly Protect Our Country's Freedom. The Memory Of Their Heroism, Sacrifice, Loyalty, and Valor Will Live On Whenever And Wherever Democracy Exists.Map (db m200607) WM
84 Indiana, Lake County, Gary, Miller Beach — Tuskegee Airmen Remembered
On Oak Avenue, 0.2 miles west of Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1941 the American military did not want the Tuskegee Airmen to fly. By May 8, 1945, the end of World War II in Europe, only the Nazis felt that way. The heroics of the Tuskegee Airmen led to President Truman's 1948 order ending racial . . . Map (db m227759) HM WM
85 Indiana, Lake County, Hobart — Hobart (Indiana) Patriotic Honor Rolls — The Spirit of the American Doughboy —
On Lincoln Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Lincoln Street.
( Top Plaque - Front of Monument ) For God • • •• (- - - - Crest - - - - ) •• • • And Country •• (- - - - - US - - - - -) •• 1917 - 1918 •• (American Legion) •• 1941 - 1945 In loving memory of our War Dead ( Row One ) . . . Map (db m62592) WM
86 Indiana, LaPorte County, La Porte — La Porte World War II Memorial
Near Lake Shore Drive west of Pine Lake Avenue (U.S. 35), on the left when traveling west.
In Honor Of Wilbur A. Higlendorf Arthur C. Woodcox Robert J. Hartman Clarence G. Niendorf Who in the time of our country’s need, willingly laid aside their duties, to enter the military service, offering their lives, fortunes and sacred . . . Map (db m77332) WM
87 Indiana, LaPorte County, La Porte — La Porte World War II Memorial (1991)
Near Lake Shore Drive west of Pine Lake Avenue (U.S. 35), on the left when traveling west.
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88 Indiana, LaPorte County, Michigan City — Michigan City World War II Memorial
Near Tilden Avenue at Decatur Street.
1941 — 1945 Dedicated To The Memory Of These Our Boys And All Who Served in World War II Gilford Albertson S.M. 3/C • Sgt. James Allie • Lt. Walter Baranowski • Cpl. Stanley Batuzik • Pvt. Bernard Baxter • Ens. John T. . . . Map (db m77402) WM
89 Indiana, LaPorte County, Michigan City — Saint Stanislaus Cemetery World War II Memorial
Near Greenwood Avenue at Wrobel Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In Memory of Our Heroes Who Died for Their Country In World War II May They Rest in Peace T/SGT. Frank Skwiat     5–1943 • ENS. Ed. P. Komasinski     12–1943 • G.M. 1/C Ted. Pytynia     1–1944 • E.M. 2/C Matthew S. . . . Map (db m77445) WM
90 Indiana, Lawrence County, Bedford — Lawrence County World War II Honor Roll
On J Street south of 15th Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling south.
Honor Roll Defenders of Freedom for God and Country This votive tablet is dedicated to the honor of the men of Lawrence County, Indiana who answered the call of our Country in World War II and who died that you and I might . . . Map (db m48423) WM
91 Indiana, Madison County, Anderson — Madison County Veterans' Memorial — Viet-Nam Panel 9
On East 8th Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on East 8th Street.
( Panel - - W. W. I - “A - Z” ) In memory of Madison County Veterans who paid the Supreme Sacrifice in W. W. I ( Row One ) Carl Abel • Sim Anderson • Henry Auler • Clarence Austin • Forrest Baker • Benjamin . . . Map (db m82425) WM
92 Indiana, Madison County, Elwood — Wendell L. Willkie
Near North 19th Street at North J Street.
Republican Presidential candidate delivered his acceptance speech at Callaway Park, August 17, 1940. Willkie’s Democrat opponent, Franklin D. Roosevelt, won the 1940 election and later appointed Willkie to Britain as a liaison during World . . . Map (db m243329) HM
93 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Butler-Tarkington — 49.2023.2 — Hinkle Fieldhouse
On West 49th Street at Sunset Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West 49th Street.
Butler Fieldhouse, noted for its design and size, anchored campus sports upon its 1928 opening. During WWII, it served as a military training center. The fieldhouse hosted legendary high school games, such as the 1954 Milan Miracle, which . . . Map (db m238472) HM
94 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — A Nation in Crisis — 1912 - 1958 — Medal of Honor Memorial —
Near North West Street north of Downtown Canal Walk, on the right when traveling south.
★ Veracruz 1914 ★ WWI 1917-1918 ★ ★ Caribbean Interventions 1915-1933 ★ ★ WWII 1941-1945 ★ Korea 1950-1953 ★ The Forty-Eight Star Flag In 1912, a joint Army and Navy board headed by . . . Map (db m238967) HM WM
95 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt — (FDR: January 30, 1882 - April 12, 1945 | AER: October 11, 1884 - November 1, 1962)
On West Walnut Street east of North Capital Avenue, in the median.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) and Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (AER) were one of the first power couples in American politics. FDR's sweeping vision helped rescue the United States from the worst economic depression in its history and led the country . . . Map (db m132850) HM
96 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Johnson County — Organized in 1822 — Named for John Johnson —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
U.S. Army Camp Atterbury opened in 1942 on 40,351 acres of land in Johnson County. The base served as the training ground for 275,000 soldiers during World War II. As a portion of this land gradually became acquired by Indiana for recreation, it . . . Map (db m238794) HM
97 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Johnson County — Organized in 1822 — Named for John Johnson —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
U.S. Army Camp Atterbury opened in 1942 on 40,351 acres of land in Johnson County. The base served as the training ground for 275,000 soldiers during World War II. As a portion of this land gradually become acquired by Indiana for recreation, it . . . Map (db m238990) HM
98 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — 49.2021.1 — Rep. Roberta West Nicholson — 1903-1987
On Alabama Street just north of East North Street, on the right when traveling north.
Social reformer Roberta West Nicholson moved to Indianapolis ca. 1925. She co-founded the Indiana Birth Control League in 1932, renamed Planned Parenthood. As state representative, Nicholson sponsored a 1935 “Heart Balm Bill” that outlawed suing . . . Map (db m210951) HM
99 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Union County — Organized in 1821 — Named for the spirit of national unity —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
The second smallest of all the Indiana counties, Union is the home of two state parks and a state recreation area. Whitewater Memorial State Park was dedicated in 1949 as a living memorial to the men and women of Indiana who served the cause of . . . Map (db m238951) HM
100 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Vermillion County — Organized in 1824 — Named for the Vermillion River —
Near Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
The Wabash River, quiet farms, and county fairs provide the backdrop for the home of Ernie Pyle, who was born and grew up near Dana. As a Pulitzer Prize winning author and World War II combat reporter, Pyle wrote about the average American soldier . . . Map (db m238768) HM

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