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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ER8_west-goshen-cemetery_Goshen-IN.html
Settler John Cripe who died in 1841 is believed to be the first burial at West Goshen. The site was purchased and used by the German Baptist Church beginning in 1859. The cemetery was ceded to the City of Goshen in 1975.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ER6_pioneer-dierdorff-cemetery-folk-lore_Goshen-IN.html
The folk lore concerning this cemetery has been handed down through generations by word of mouth. Most of it has proved to be factual through the efforts of Gordon Treesh, who researched old records and diaries.
This is not a family cemetery, a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EQU_a-history-of-the-winona_Goshen-IN.html
In the early 1900's, Indiana had more miles of electric train lines than any other state in the United States. The lines blossomed primarily at Indianapolis, radiating out to transport people and goods to and from the bustling city. Indianapolis l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EQQ_st-johns-lutheran-church_Goshen-IN.html
St. John'sLutheran ChurchBuilt 1852Has been placed on theNational Registerof Historic PlacesBy the United StatesDepartment of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EQD_cataract-falls_Spencer-IN.html
Cataract Falls are the result of oceans and ice.The limestone outcroppings that form Cataract Falls formed millions of years ago when this region was covered by a large shallow ocean.
Layers of calcium-rich materials fell to the ocean floor.As …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EQC_the-cataract-covered-bridge_Spencer-IN.html
The Cataract Covered Bridge is one of Owen County's historic treasures. It is the only remaining covered bridge in the county. It is also only one of six Smith Truss covered bridges in the state, and one of the finest remaining examples of this tr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EQB_cataract-falls-covered-bridge_Spencer-IN.html
(Side One)An 1838 state law gave county commissioners power to build bridges for "public convenience" and to raise taxes to pay for them. Owen County Commissioners contracted 1875 for a "Smith's High Double Wood Truss" over Eel River in Jennings T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EQ2_kappa-alpha-psi_Bloomington-IN.html
(Side One)Excluded from social events at Indiana University, black male students founded and incorporated Kappa Alpha Nu in 1911. One of the earliest black national social fraternities established in the U.S. One goal was to expand to other school…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EQ0_benjamin-banneker-school_Bloomington-IN.html
(Side One)African-American students went to "Colored School" on 6th Street, circa 1874-1915, under 1869 law. New elementary school for black students opened here December 7, 1915 with 93 students and 3 teachers. Gymnasium added 1941-1942. Schools …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EPZ_hoagy-carmichael_Bloomington-IN.html
(Side One)Born and reared in Bloomington, he is considered one of the most important American songwriters of the twentieth century. Began attending Indiana University 1920; graduated with a law degree 1926. Tried law as career, but returned to mus…