| George W. Loughman | |
| Office1: | St. Joseph County Auditor |
| Term Start1: | 1898 |
| Term End1: | 1903 |
| Office2: | 7th Mayor of South Bend, Indiana |
| Term Start2: | 1884 |
| Term End2: | 1888 |
| Predecessor2: | Levi J. Ham |
| Successor2: | William H. Longley |
| Party: | Republican |
| Birth Date: | 25 December 1846 |
| Birth Place: | Brownsville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Death Place: | South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Resting Place: | Riverview Cemetery South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
George W. Loughman (December 25, 1846 – February 28, 1909) served in the U.S. Army during the American Civil War, was a businessman, and served two terms as mayor of South Bend, Indiana (1884 - 1888). He was also on the town council and an auditor for the county.[1]
Loughman was born on December 25, 1846, in Brownsville, Ohio to David and Elizabeth Loughman.[1] [2]
Loughman served in Company G of the 32nd Ohio Infantry Regiment. He served two years and was present during Sherman's March to the Sea in Georgia.[2]
He worked for a railroad and eventually became president and general manager of Sandage Steel Skein Company.[1] He was a member of the Republican Party. The city had steady growth during his administration.[3] In 1905 he was set to lead the Columbus Skein & Iron Works. He served as president of the South Bend Building and Loan Association.
Loughman was appointed Deputy St. Joseph County Auditor, a role in which he served until 1892.[1] He was later elected St. Joseph County Auditor, serving from 1898 to 1903.[1]
Loughman died on February 28, 1909, at his home at 716 South Michigan Street in South Bend.[2] He was buried at Riverview Cemetery in South Bend.[4]