Percy E. Goodrich

Historical marker location:

Hanover, Indiana

( Marker can be reached from College Avenue, ½ mile east of East Main Street, on the right when traveling west.)

October 7, 1861 August 11, 1951. <i>Trustee and Benefactor</i>.

The limestone industry has played a significant role in Indiana's economy and culture. The state is often called the "Limestone Capital of the World" and the stone has been used in many notable buildings, including the Empire State Building in New York City.