Preceded by Albert H. Losche Education Purdue University Political party Democratic Party Democratic Party | Alma mater Purdue University Succeeded by Richard Lugar Name John Barton Resigned January 1, 1968 | |
Role Former Mayor of Indianapolis Died May 4, 2004, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Previous office Mayor of Indianapolis (1964–1968) | ||
John J. Barton (June 23, 1906 – May 4, 2004) served one term as mayor of Indianapolis. During his time in office, plans were made for the construction of the Indiana Convention Center. He was defeated for re-election by Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners member and future United States Senator Richard Lugar.
Barton was an alumnus of Purdue University and served in the military in World War II. He died on May 4, 2004, aged 97, just over seven weeks before his 98th birthday.
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