Fred A. Jewell
Born in Worthington 1875. Left home at sixteen and became performer, composer, and bandmaster for several circuses, including Ringling Brothers (1902-1904, 1907) and Barnum and Bailey (1908-1910). Brought his publishing company to Worthington 1923; died 1936. Nationally recognized as "Indiana's March King." Many of his marches are still performed.
Marker is at the intersection of North Commercial Street and East Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North Commercial Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
