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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUBQ_general-james-r-slack_Huntington-IN.html
James R. Slack was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on September 28,1818. He moved to Indiana in 1837. He was admitted to the bar on his 22nd birthday and moved to Huntington. Two years later he was elected county auditor, an office he held for…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUAS_decatur-county-all-wars-memorial_Greensburg-IN.html
Note: When this Memorial was documented and photographed (Sunday: 7-17-2011), it was being yet constructed (and/or reconstructed.) There were skids of building material setting about in the parking lot, ground opened, concrete just finished, and o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU9R_cathedral-of-immaculate-conception_Fort-Wayne-IN.html
Oldest church structure in continuous use in Fort Wayne area and seat of Catholicism in Northern Indiana. Christianity carried to this part of the New World in 1600's by Catholic missionaries. Land formerly part of burial ground for Miami Indians.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU7V_sylvan-lake_Rome-City-IN.html
Created 1837-1838 as reservoir for proposed canal link between Fort Wayne and Lake Michigan. Part of 1836 internal improvements program. Popular resort area; site of Chautauqua, 1878-1906. Provided hydraulic power. Earthen dam on Elkhart River imp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU7P_the-naegel-building_Greensburg-IN.html
In 1893 Robert Naegel built this two-story structure featuring an elaborate metal facade that reflects a combination of Italianate and Queen Anne architecture. The Capital Finance Corporation was located here for nearly 40 years, beginning in the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU7L_decatur-county-civil-war-memorial_Greensburg-IN.html
( Front Plaque )
In Honor of the Civil War Soldiers of Decatur County.
"This monument cannot disclose.Nor can the skill of mortal make a record of the countless woes they suffered for their Country's sake."
( Obverse Plaque )
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU7F_indian-hill_Syracuse-IN.html
Indians formerly wrapped their dead and secured them in the trees here. At the time of white settlement the wrappings were disintegrating and the bones were falling to the ground.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU7C_continental-divide_Syracuse-IN.html
This divide separates the Great Lakes drainage system from the Mississippi River drainage system.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU79_papakeechies-reserve_Syracuse-IN.html
Eastbound Side: You are now entering Papakeechie's Reservation, 36 square miles. This Miami Chief, also known as Flat Belly, held this land from 1828 to 1834 when it was returned to the National Government. It was later owned by the Wabash & Erie …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU6Z_little-cedar-grove-baptist-church_Brookville-IN.html
Built in 1812, this is the oldest church building still on its original location in the state. Interior shows rifle openings in walls, a balcony and raised pulpit. Burial plot adjoins church.