Iron Brigade Commander

Historical marker location:

Cambridge City, Indiana

( Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 40) and South Gay Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1963

The famous composer Cole Porter was born in Peru, Indiana in 1891. Porter went on to write many popular songs and musicals, including "Anything Goes" and "Kiss Me, Kate."