Samuel D. Maxwell

Samuel D. Maxwell
8th Mayor of Indianapolis
In office
May 5, 1858 – January 1, 1863
Preceded byWilliam J. Wallace
Succeeded byJohn Caven
Personal details
Born(1803-02-19)February 19, 1803
DiedJuly 3, 1873(1873-07-03) (aged 70)
Resting placeCrown Hill Cemetery and Arborteum Sec 8, Lot 28
PartyRepublican
Occupationlawyer, politician

Samuel Dunn Maxwell (February 19, 1803 – July 3, 1873) was an attorney and the eighth mayor of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. Under his administration and guidance, Indianapolis Fire Department became a professional force.