- Writer Harry Leon Wilson (most famous for penning "Ruggles of Red Gap") dedicated his novel "Merton of the Movies" to him.
- Unlike his literary idol Mark Twain, Ade was particularly financially savvy. He became a millionaire in his 40s and an enthusiastic philanthropist, bestowing numerous Indiana-based educational, medical and fraternal endowments.
- Buried in Fairlawn Cemetery in Kentland, IN.
- Purdue University, Class of 1887. Member: Sigma Chi fraternity.
- As of 2014 the principal collection of Ade's personal papers, correspondence, works, newspaper and magazine clippings, photographs, miscellaneous pictorial items and memorabilia documenting his literary and personal life are maintained as George Ade Papers by The Newberry Library, Roger and Julie Baskes Department of Special Collections, 60 West Walton St., Chicago, IL 60610-7324. USA. Phone: 312-255-3506. Fax: 312-255-3646.
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