Eugene V. Debs Home, National Historic Landmark residence in Terre Haute, Indiana.
The Eugene V. Debs Home is a late 19th-century house in Terre Haute, Indiana, now open as a museum dedicated to the life of labor leader Eugene V. Debs. The interior retains original furnishings, including a cobalt blue tile fireplace and mahogany furniture.
The house was built in 1890 and served as the residence of Eugene V. Debs for decades, during which he founded a major railroad union and ran for president several times. After his death in 1926, the building was eventually designated a National Historic Landmark.
The home was a meeting point for union organizers and activists who pushed for workers' rights in the early 20th century. Visitors can still see the modest interior, which shows how Debs lived simply despite his national profile.
The museum is open only on select weekdays and Saturdays, so it is worth checking current hours before making the trip. Guided tours are available and give a good sense of the rooms and their story.
When Debs returned home in 1895 after a prison sentence, thousands of people gathered in Terre Haute to welcome him back. That scene became one of the most remembered moments in the story of American labor organizing.
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