Created By: LaGrange Area Historical Society
225 South Madison was the Queen Anne home of Judge E.B. Bushness, a descendant of David Bushnell, who invented the submarine in 1771. Esculine Thirsk was appointed in 1915 by President Wilson to be the official sponsor of the submarine tender “Bushnell.” When christened by Miss Bushnell, this submarine was the largest in the U.S. Navy.
This point of interest is part of the tour: Walking Tour of LaGrange Historic District - Tour #4
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