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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNCB_the-wea-plains_Lafayette-IN.html
Granville cemetery was once part of the great Wea Plains and still contains many species of the original prairie vegetation. This is one of the last remnants of the Indiana prairies that covered much of Tippecanoe County. It is preserved and manag…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNBM_underground-railroad_Lafayette-IN.html
Site of station of Underground Railway used by Quakers during pre-Civil War days in smuggling slaves to Canada. Leader of the enterprise was Buddell Sleeper.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNBK_john-t-myers_West-Lafayette-IN.html
Named July 12, 1997to honor John T. MyersU.S. Representative, 7th District, IN1966-1996. For dedicated service to the Greater Lafayette community. Friend, advocate, champion of constituents. With special thanks for advancing Lafayette Railroad Rel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNAJ_granville_Lafayette-IN.html
Founded in 1834 by Thomas W. Treckett and Thomas Concannon, with later additions in 1836. Granville boasted 153 lots and a public square. In 1850 its name was changed to Weaton, after the Wea Indian town which once stood to the east. Later the nam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNAI_john-purdue-block_Lafayette-IN.html
Erected on this site in 1845 by John Purdue (October 31, 1802 - September 12, 1876) The John Purdue Block was a collection of 12 stores, each 22 feet wide, occupying the complete block between Columbia and South streets. At the time, it was the la…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNAG_tippecanoe-county-war-memorial_Lafayette-IN.html
( Upper Plaque: )United * Spanish * War * Veterans* 1898 * 1902 * Philippine IslandsCubaPorto RicoU. S. A.( Lower Plaque: )In memory of our comrades who on land and sea defended the Nation's Honor in the War with Spain, the Insurrection in the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNA8_the-forty-niners_Lafayette-IN.html
Near this point ten Lafayette Freemasons, operating as traveling Sierra Nevada Lodge, embarked March 27, 1849 on six-months' journey by boat to Mexico, then overland to Pacific, then by ship to California gold fields.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNA4_cairo-skywatch-tower_West-Lafayette-IN.html
U.S. Air Force commissioned observation tower August 16, 1952 for Operation Skywatch, part of Civilian Ground Observation Corps during Korean War. Constructed by community volunteers. Approximately ninety people alternated shifts to maintain twent…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN8Y_big-four-depot_Lafayette-IN.html
1902 - Built at Second and South Streets by the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, & St. Louis Railroad, nicknamed "Big Four" and the lake Erie & Western Railroad; served as a train depot until 1975 1979 - Reopened by City of Lafayette as offices …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN8U_the-tippecanoe-county-courthouse_Lafayette-IN.html
The Tippecanoe County CourthouseNeoclassic Architecture on theNational Register of Historic Places Construction Started 1881Completed 1884
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