Johann Paul Dreiser Jr better known as Paul Dresser (born April 22, 1857 - died January 31, 1906) was an important American songwriter in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Baptized on May 24, 1857 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Terre Haute, Dresser is most noted for composing what would become the state song of Indiana, a song called "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away". Wikipedia
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