Indiana Marker Erected by: The Indiana Historical Bureau and the Eugene V. Debs Foundation.
Nat. Reg. Marker Erected by: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
Nat. Reg. Marker Date: 1966.
Marker Location: 451 8th St., Terre Haute.
Indiana Marker Text:
Debs (1855-1926) was leading pioneer in industrial unionism, social reformer, and peace advocate. Founded American Railway Union, 1893; cofounded American Socialist Party, 1900; and ran five times for United States presidency. Home built in 1890; declared National Historic Landmark, 1966.
National Register Marker Text:
EUGENE V. DEBS HOME
Has been designated a
REGISTERED NATIONAL
HISTORIC LANDMARK
Under the provisions of the
Historic Site Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States.