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At 5:45 on September 30, 1955 the world lost a rising star and gained a timeless legend. James Dean made only three movies in his short life: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant, but the mark he made on a generation, on an entire culture is his true legacy.
Take a tour of the Dean Landmarks Trail: see the motorcycle shop where he bought his first motorcycle, see the high school where Dean made his acting debut, visit Friends Church where his funeral was held, and leave a remembrance at Dean's headstone in Park Cemetery.
Local Landmarks
Back Creek Friends Church CR 150 East, Fairmount, IN
Location of the annual September 30th memorial service
Carters Motorcycle Shop CR 150 East Fairmount, IN
Dean’s first motorcycle was purchased at this shop. Not open to the public
Fairmount Friends Church 124 W First Street Fairmount, IN Site of James Deans’ funeral on October 8, 1955
Fairmount High School 200 S Vine Street Fairmount, IN Dean graduated from the school in 1949. Historic structure is currently under restoration
Fairmount Historical Museum 203 E Washington Street Fairmount, IN James Dean artifacts and gifts. 765-948-4555 jamesdeanartifacts.com
James Dean Boyhood Home CR 150 East Fairmount, IN The Winslow Farm is still occupied by Dean’s family. Not open to the public
James Dean Birth site 4th and McClure Streets Marion, IN A stone with a plaque mark the site where Dean was born at 2 am on February 8, 1931
James Dean Gallery 425 N. Main St., Fairmount, IN Features a large collection of James Dean memorabilia. Browse Rebel Rebel gift shop765-998-2080 jamesdeangallery.com
James Dean Grave Site Park Cemetery CR 150 East Fairmount, IN
James Dean Memorial Park Main & 2nd Streets Fairmount, IN Dedicated Sept. 30 1995. Larger than life bust of Dean by Hollywood artist Kenneth Kendall
Dean Must See Events
Last Full Weekend in September – Remembering James Dean Festival – Fairmount, IN
Sponsored by the Fairmount Historical Museum, The annual event features the
James Dean Run classic car show, sock hops, parades, James Dean Look alike
Contest, live entertainment on Main Street. Average attendance 30,000
September 30 – Annual Memorial Service Fairmount, IN
Back Creek Friends Church – CR 150 East Fairmount. Includes motorcycle procession to the cemetery.
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