Fairmount Attractions
Fairmount was the birthplace of James Dean and Garfield creator Jim Davis. The last full weekend of September, the Fairmount Historical Museum sponsors the Fairmount "Museum Days" Festival.
Fairmount Historical Museum
The Fairmount Historical Museum, located in the city of the same name boasts of a collection of items related to the town along with an extensive collection of memorabilia related to James Dean. Also of interest is the section related to Jim Davis, creator of "Garfield".
The Fairmont Historical Museum is located in the J.W. Patterson property, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Fairmont Historical Museum is located in the J.W. Patterson property, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hours
March 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
James Dean Memorial Gallery
The James Dean Memorial Gallery located in Fairmount claims to house the largest collection of James Dean memorabilia in the world. James Dean was born in Fairmont and this is also where he was laid to rest. The museum has thousands of items, primarily collected from 1974 onwards by David Loehr.
James Dean Memorial Gallery
Box 55
Fairmount, IN 46928-1633
United States
Box 55
Fairmount, IN 46928-1633
United States
Phone 1 (765) 948-3326
Fax 1 (765) 948-3389
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
