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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C53_a-history-of-the-winona-bethany-christian-schools_Goshen-IN.html
(Side One)A History of the Winona
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 f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C2Q_post-ouiatenon-site_West-Lafayette-IN.html
French and Indian Trade was significant in this area prior to 1700. To protect it Post Ouiatenon was established.
One Mile West
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BRQ_the-ten-o-clock-line_Gosport-IN.html
HistoryNorthern boundary of the Indiana Territory established by the 1809 Treaty of Fort Wayne between Gov. W.H. Harrison and the Indian tribes, Miami Chief Little Turtle presiding. The line followed the shadow of an upright spear at 10:00 A.M. Hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BMW_madison-street-school-and-chandler-school_Goshen-IN.html
The current Chandler School is located on the site of the former Madison Street School, one of Goshen's first schools, opened in 1849. Miss Emma Chandler was the first principal from 1871 to 1898. In 1874, a four room addition was completed, but t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BMV_the-engines-of-the-winona_Goshen-IN.html
The Winona Interurban Railway once ran along this corridor. The passenger and freight service was initially powered by electricity and later by internal-combustion engines until its demise.
The Winona Interurban Railway was created just as elec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BMU_waterford-elementary-school_Goshen-IN.html
The history of Waterford School dates back to a log cabin one mile west of town in about 1830. The first school built in town was a frame building erected on the southwest corner of Egbert Road and South Main Street in 1836. A new one-story brick …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BM6_the-rivers-and-the-native-americans_Elkhart-IN.html
The Early Inhabitants of the ValleyCenturies before the area was settled by whites, at least two different native tribes inhabited the St Joseph Valley.
The MiamiThe Miami were the first recorded tribe known to have lived in the valley before 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BM4_the-rivers-for-recreation_Elkhart-IN.html
Island Park? ? ?The island formed by the confluence of the Elkhart and St. Joseph Rivers could be said to be the birthplace of our community. According to folklore, the Native Americans living in the area named the Elkhart River, Mishiwa-Teki-Sipi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BM3_island-park_Elkhart-IN.html
Island Park was given to the City of Elkhart in the Year 1887 by James Rufus Beardsley
It has been passed down through early Indian legions that the form of this island resembled an elk's heart - it is very probable, that from this source our c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BLL_the-rivers-for-industry_Elkhart-IN.html
The Hydraulics? ? ?Elkhart's early development as an industrial city can be attributed to its proximity to several waterways. Before the advent of electric power, the early industry pioneers harnessed the power of the river flow to provide the ene…