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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AEJ_kerr-lock_Lagro-IN.html
Important Business Centeron the old Wabash Erie canalthis site presented to thetown of Lagroby Charles Nottinghamto be Presented as aHistorical Monument
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AEH_the-wabash-river_Lagro-IN.html
History of the RiverThe Wabash Valley drained thousands of square miles of the Wisconsin glacier during the latter part of the Ice Age, acting as the primary sluiceway for unimaginably large amounts of glacial meltwater that would dwarf the modern…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15JV_frances-slocum_Wabash-IN.html
Captured as a child by the Delaware Indians in 1778 from her Pennsylvania home, she grew up with the Indians, married a Miami chief, and lived in Indiana till her death, 1847.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15JG_st-patricks-roman-catholic-church_Lagro-IN.html
(Front Side)Congregation founded 1836, serving Irish who immigrated to area to work on construction of Wabash and Erie Canal, 1834-1837. Many Irish bought land and stayed as permanent residents using their religious and cultural interests to build…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15JD_miami-indian-mills_Wabash-IN.html
This millstone is a remnant of the grist and saw mills built near here for Miami Indians by United States government as part of 1818 Treaty of St. Mary's. Treaty also established several Miami reservations in area. Possibly first industrial site i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15JA_brethren-annual-meetings_North-Manchester-IN.html
(Front Side)Church of the Brethren founded 1708 in Europe. By 1778, Brethren met annually to determine church policy. First annual meeting in Indiana was in Elkhart County 1852. North Manchester Church of the Brethren hosted annual meetings 1878, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15J9_thomas-riley-marshall_North-Manchester-IN.html
(Front Side)Born 1854 in North Manchester in this house on Main Street. Was Governor of Indiana 1909-13. Under his leadership, Indiana General Assembly enacted legislation, called the "Marshall Constitution," to improve government efficiency by am…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTS3_wabash-county-indiana-honor-rolls_Wabash-IN.html
( Top - Center Panel ) Forever Honoring our heroes who gave their lives - - and Dedicated to the men and women of Wabash County who served their Country in armed conflict Erected by the grateful Citizens of Wabash County A. D. 1961 Spon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA0_paradise-spring-treaty-ground_Wabash-IN.html
At treaty ground (two blocks east) in October, 1826, Potawatomi and Miami tribes signed treaties with the United States ceding lands north of the Wabash River. The treaties included provisions for land for a canal and the Michigan Road.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9Z_first-electrically-lighted-city_Wabash-IN.html
On March 31, 1880, officials of Wabash began experimenting with Charles F. Brush's carbon-arc lights. Four 3,000 candlepower lamps were placed atop the courthouse and used to illuminate the town until September, 1888.
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