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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19IB_gordons-or-millville-lock-24_Metamora-IN.html
Gordon's, or Millville Lock #24, was one of the 56 locks on the Whitewater Canal constructed to accommodate a 491-foot drop in elevation along its course.
The water level could be raised or lowered eight feet. Mitered gates at both ends of the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19IA_whitewater-canal-state-historic-site_Metamora-IN.html
The Whitewater Canal was one of several projects begun by the Indiana Improvement Act of 1836, which was designed to improve transportation and develop commerce state-wide. Constructed to link southeastern and central Indiana, the canal was comple…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19I9_brigadier-general-csa-francis-asbury-shoup_Laurel-IN.html
(Front Side)Remembered for service in Confederate States of America army, 1861-1865, and "Shoupade" fortification design; fought in battles of Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Atlanta. Advocated recruitment of African Americans for CSA army. After the war, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19I8_whetzel-trace-1818-1823_Laurel-IN.html
Here Edward Toner founded SOMERSET, 1816, & operated Toner's Tavern, 1816-1823, from which rallying point pioneers started west on Jacob Whetzel's Trace to the "New Purchase" of Central Indiana.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19I5_father-franz-joseph-rudolf_Oldenburg-IN.html
Born in Battenheim, Alsace,April 23, 1813"Founder of Village of Spires"Appointed Pastor 1844Built Stone Church 1845 - PresentChurch 1862Founded Convent ofSisters of St. Francis 1851Served as Civic Leader andMissionary in AreaBuried June 1, 1866 Be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19I4_hackman-general-store_Oldenburg-IN.html
Erected 1861-64 by Anton Hackman from Winkum, Germany at a cost of $3,317.35. Structure consists of 125,000 brick handmade locally at Gehrings Brick Yards. Bricklayers earned $2.00 and Laborers $1.25 for 10 hour day. Ornate tinwork on front of bui…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19I3_corpus-christi-procession-route_Oldenburg-IN.html
Located due north is the 1st of 4 chapels used in the procession. This annual devotion honors the Blessed Sacrament (Corpus Christi) on the 9th Sunday after Easter. It was first celebrated here in 1846, but originated in 13th century Germany. This…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19I2_old-stone-church_Oldenburg-IN.html
Father Franz Joseph Rudolf laid corner stone September 8, 1846. Succeeded original log church of St. Mary in 1848. Consecrated April 14, 1850. Replaced by present Holy Family Church in 1862. Made into part of Franciscan Friary in 1866. Renovated i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19I1_town-of-oldenburg_Oldenburg-IN.html
First settled 1817 by William George of Pennsylvania. Town platted 1837 by J. Henry Ronnebaum and Henry Plaspohl. Named for the Dukedom of Oldenburg in Germany from whence they came. First church and school built in 1837. First Post Office erected…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19I0_immaculate-conception-convent_Oldenburg-IN.html
Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis. Founded in 1851 by Mother Theresa Hackelmeier of Vienna, Austria. Rebuilt after fire in 1857. Chapel built in 1889. Convent reconstructed in 1876 and 1901. Novitiate built in 1931 and…