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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V8H_indiana-state-flag-historical_Mooresville-IN.html
At centennial of statehood in 1916, Indiana lacked a unique state flag. The Indiana DAR spearheaded a movement to create a design by hosting a state flag competition. Mooresville watercolorist and John Herron Art Institute instructor Paul Hadley s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V8F_odon-formerly-clarksburg-historical_Odon-IN.html
Platted in 1846 by John Hastings; town named Clarksburg reportedly after George Rogers Clark; post office name was Clark's Prairie, 1858-1881. Both names changed to Odon, 1881; Odon incorporated, 1885. By tradition, name Odon coined by combining n…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V75_the-martin-county-guards-never-to-be-forgotten-historical_Loogootee-IN.html
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The Martin County Guards
Company C, 14th Regiment Indiana Volunteers
Shortly after the firing on Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, President Abraham Lincoln called for the states remaining in the Union to raise 75,000 tr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V74_richland-plummer-creek-covered-bridge-historical_Bloomfield-IN.html
Built 1883 by A.M. Kennedy and Sons to Burr arch truss design on stone abutments. Closed 1957; opened 1967 after foundation and roof rehabilitation; closed 1990. Bridge reopened 1998 following extensive structural renovation and replacement of tim…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V6O_vincennes-donation-lands-historical_Washington-IN.html
In 1788 Congress granted 400 acres of land to each French family of this area. The tract was laid off in a square containing 160 separate plots. Additional grants were made affecting the five counties shown.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V6N_robert-c-graham-historical_Washington-IN.html
Robert Cabel Graham (1885-1967), a native of Washington, Daviess County, with his brothers Joseph and Ray, contributed much to the economy and quality of life in that city, Evansville, and other towns. Glass factories, truck manufacturing, and Gra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V4U_the-rebecca-pearse-goodrich-family-homestead-historical_Winchester-IN.html
"We arrived at our Present place of abode on White River, Randolph County, Ind., on the 20th day of December, 1831 after a long and tedious journey. We arrived here without any Lives lost or Limbs broke, and that is all we can say." -Edmund Goodrich-
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U19_acton-campground-1859-1905_Indianapolis-IN.html
In June 1859 the Indianapolis District of the Camp-Meeting Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church established the 40 acre Acton Campground at this site later known as Acton Park. A hotel, pavilion, man-made lake and cottages were constructe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TZA_indian-boundary-line-historical_Portland-IN.html
Indian boundary line established by treaty with Miami Indians at St. Marys, Ohio October 6, 1818. Erected by Mississinewa Chapter, D.A.R.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TAX_maclure-park-bandstand-historical_New-Harmony-IN.html
The gift of Laura E. & Carl A. Barrett
to the People of New Harmony on the
occasion of the observance of the
Posey County Bicentennial Celebration
Dedicated July 4, 1975
Restored by Historic New Harmony Inc.
"Dreaming of another day...
in…