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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17CX_atterbury-army-air-field_Columbus-IN.html
(Front Side)Construction begun summer 1942 under Captain Stratton O. Hammon, who used broad authority over laborers, suppliers, and railroad; base in use February 1943. More than 1,000 workers employed during construction. Base was over 2,000 acre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17CW_orinoco-furniture-company_Columbus-IN.html
(Front Side)Incorporated and its factory built here 1890. Reorganized 1891; William H. Lincoln then led the company to great success, stressing quality and artistic merit in fine, high-grade furniture. By 1895, production included parlor, library,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17CQ_hartsville-college_Hartsville-IN.html
Founded 1847 A.D.byCitizens of Hartsville. It was taken over by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ in 1849 - Opened as a college in 1850 - Burned January 30, 1898 - It was one of the first co-educational colleges in America. Courses of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17CP_private-barton-w-mitchell_Hartsville-IN.html
Mitchell, Co. F, 27th Indiana Volunteers, is buried in Hartsville Baptist Cemetery. He found Confederate General Lee's "Lost" Special Orders No. 191 near Frederick, MD, September 13, 1862. Union General McClellan then engaged Lee at the Battle of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17CO_hartsville-college_Hartsville-IN.html
Original site of coeducational United Brethren school founded 1850 as Hartsville Academy by public act of Indiana General Assembly. Campus moved four blocks south, circa 1865; destroyed by fire, January 1898. Many graduates became distinguished ci…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17CH_madison-and-indianapolis-railroad_Elizabethtown-IN.html
Mandated by Indiana's 1836 Internal Improvement Act, construction began in Madison 1836. Completed along this site 1843; Elizabethtown platted 1845 as a result of the railroad. Completed to Indianapolis in 1847. Linked Ohio River and interior of s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17CD_lowell-mills_Columbus-IN.html
From 1830 to 1880 the community of Lowell Mills thrived here along Driftwood River. There were two grist mills, a cooperage, a shoemaker's shop, a distillery, a saw mill, a woolen mill, an inn and general store. When the mills closed, the town was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWQD_world-war-i-honor-roll-veterans-memorial_Columbus-IN.html
((The ?greatest care' has been given to get each person's name correct. If any mistakes are found, please contact me so correction can be made. - - Al Wolf.)) Honor Roll ——— Bartholomew County Citizens who served in the U.S. A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWOB_bartholomew-county-veterans-memorial_Columbus-IN.html
(( Walk - Way Stones )) Bartholomew County Veterans Memorial Dedicated May 30, 1997 The Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans is a tribute to those living and dead who answered the Nations Call in the conflicts of the twentieth centur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWLU_veterans-of-all-wars_Columbus-IN.html
In Memory of the Veterans of all wars who served in the defense of our Country ————They gave their Today for our Tomorrow
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