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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18C5_james-whitcomb-riley_Greenfield-IN.html
BirthplaceJames Whitcomb Riley"The Hoosier Poet"October 7, 1849-July 22, 1916Editor, author, poet, lecturer and entertainer. One of the best known Hoosiers of all time, Riley first wrote under the name "Benj. F. Johnson of Boone" and was famous fo…
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLJB_hancock-county-indiana_Greenfield-IN.html
Hancock County created 1828. Named for first signer of Declaration of Independence. Agricultural County, near center of Hoosier State. First settled 1818 in Blue River Township. Greenfield chosen County Seat in 1829. "Green Fields" inviting to wea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15U_birthplace-of-democratic-party-rooster_Greenfield-IN.html
The use of the rooster as a Democratic party symbol originated in Greenfield in the 1840 campaign. The rooster was later adopted by the state and national Democratic parties.