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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17ML_millrace-hydraulic-canal-hawks-electric-company_Goshen-IN.html
Built as a source of hydraulic power for Goshen's industries, the Millrace Canal gave rise to a new form of energy in the late 1890's - electricity. In 1898 the energy of the canal was harnessed by the Hawks Electric Company's central generating s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17MK_the-old-stone-bridge_Goshen-IN.html
Several bridges have been built across the Millrace Canal at various stages throughout its history. Most of these bridges were built for transportation purposes (first horse and carriage, then railroads and automobiles), although some were built s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17MJ_the-goshen-dam-and-millrace-hydraulic-canal_Goshen-IN.html
Construction of the Goshen Dam and Millrace Canal began in March of 1867 and was completed on April 18, 1868, the same day Goshen was incorporated as a city. The project was built by a 40 man crew using horses and plows to excavate the canal bed. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16KJ_violett-cemetery_Goshen-IN.html
John M. Violett acquired this land from the U.S. Government in 1833 and the original plot of this cemetery on the east bank of the Elkhart River consisted of 10.7 acres.
One of the oldest graves here is that of James H. Violett who died in 1839.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU53_indiana-territory-line_Goshen-IN.html
The boundary between Indiana and Michigan territories was established in 1805. Just before Indiana became a state in 1816, the line was moved ten miles north to give Indiana frontage on Lake Michigan.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU41_site-of-the-first-school-house-in-elkhart-county_Goshen-IN.html
This stone marks the site of the first school house in Elkhart County built of oak logs in 1830
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLUI_goshens-carnegie-library_Goshen-IN.html
Side AIndiana's first Carnegie library opened here 1903 with 3, 000 volumes. Goshen Library Association received $25, 000 in Carnegie grants 1901. Public donations, land purchase, and tax levy met Carnegie grant conditions. Architects Patton & Mil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKB5_howard-w-hawks_Goshen-IN.html
Born 1896 in house on this site into locally prominent family. Moved with parents to Neenah, Wisconsin 1899 and to Pasadena, California 1906. Hawks - director, producer, screenwriter - is recognized as one of Hollywood's greatest filmmakers. His m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK5A_the-site-of-fort-beane_Goshen-IN.html
This stone marks The Site of Fort Beane, built in 1832, as a refuge for the early settlers, at the time of the Blackhawk War.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK52_the-historic-goshen-police-booth_Goshen-IN.html
Erected 1939to protect the Maple Cityfrom gangsterswho might travel along thisthe old transcontinentalLincoln Highway