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1828 - - - - - 1869
Born - Armagh, Pa. November 26, 1828 Died - Philadelphia, Pa. July 27, 1869
America's First National Labor Leader.
Founder, National Union of Iron Moulders,July 5, 1859
Founder, National Labor Union, 1866…
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1852 - 1906
Founder and General Secretary United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America 1881 - 1901
Father of Labor Day
Peter J. McGuire was founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America in 1881 and its…
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1869 - - - - - 1928
Co-Founder and General Secretary-Treasurer,International Workers of the World, 1905-1921
Secretary-Treasurer,Western Federation of Miners, 1901-1906
Haywood's visionary leadership as Secretary-Treasurer of the Wester…
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1830 - - - - - - 1930
Field Organizer, United Mine Workers of America
"The most dangerous woman in America"
A teacher and seamstress, Mary Harris "Mother" Jones began her crusade for workers' rights with the Knights of Labor in the 1870…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13OE_samuel-gompers_Terre-Haute-IN.html
1850 - - - - - 1924
Born in London, Jan. 27, 1850. Apprentice Shoemaker, 1860. U. S. Immigrant and member Cigarmakers Local 144, New York City, 1863. President, Local 144, 1876. Leader in convening Federation of Trades and Labor Unions, 1881. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13N6_crossroads-plaza_Terre-Haute-IN.html
The City of Terre Haute has a rich history, spurred by transportation advancements Terre Haute became the "Crossroads of America". This plaza commemorates the achievements of the first steamboat on the Wabash in 1823, the National Road reaching Te…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13MC_wea-tribe-at-terre-haute_Terre-Haute-IN.html
Side One
This bountiful area on the Wabash River was occupied early by American Indians. French and later Americans recognized this strategic area called terre haute (high land). At least one Wea village was present in area by late 1700s. Wea C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13M5_crossroads-of-america_Terre-Haute-IN.html
U.S. Highway 40, the old National Road which opened the west for settlement, and U.S. Highway 41, a major north-south route, were designated part of the original federal highway system in 1926. Their intersection in Terre Haute at Wabash Avenue an…
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Home of early business and civic leader who built his fortune on honesty, frugality and hard work. He used his wealth generously for the care of orphans, medicine for the sick and the education of youth.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD3X_operation-iraqi-freedom-war-memorial_Terre-Haute-IN.html
( Front )Operation Iraqi FreedomKilled In ActionFrom Vigo County( Obverse )Kyle W. Childress