John J. Barton (June 23, 1906 – May 4, 2004) was an American politician who served one term as

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. During his time in office, plans were made for the construction of the

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. He was defeated for re-election by Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners member and future

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1967 Events January * January 1 – Canada begins a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, Confederation, featuring the Expo 67 World's Fair. * January 6 – Vietnam War: United States Marine Corps and Army of ...

. Barton was the last Indianapolis mayor whose time in the office was entirely before the consolidation of Indianapolis with Marion County under

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. Barton was an alumnus of

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(class of 1930) and served in the military in

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. He died on May 4, 2004, aged 97.

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Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
1906 births 2004 deaths Purdue University alumni Indiana Democrats Mayors of Indianapolis Military personnel from Indiana 20th-century mayors of places in Indiana {{Indiana-mayor-stub