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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FZJ_elkhart-river-old-indian-trail_Elkhart-IN.html
The old Indian trail which followed the Elkhart River, turned here to the northwest, and connected the "Miamis Fort" with "Fort St. Joseph". From the time of the French and Indian War in 1755 to 1763, up to the settlement of t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FYK_elkhart-civil-war-monument_Elkhart-IN.html
(Front (West) Panel) Erected A.D. 1909, by the Ex-Soldiers and Sailors Association Elkhart Indiana To the memory of our departed heroes of the Union Army. Their services to a grateful country were gallant and self sacrificing. May they enjoy a h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FEE_elkhart-high-school_Elkhart-IN.html
Elkhart High School 1910-1972 Second and High Streets Architect: E. Hill Turnock Superintendent: E.H. Drake Principal: S.B. McCracken Elkhart High School was designed and built to match the existing Central School Building (bottom photo), creat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FED_elkhart-carnegie-public-library_Elkhart-IN.html
Elkhart Carnegie Public Library 1903-1963 Second and High Streets Local Financial Supporters: A.H. Beardsley, G.B. Pratt, Sr. And the City of Elkhart Head Librarian: Katherine Sage In February 1901, backed by a promise from the Elkhart City Cou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FEC_elkhart-county-revolutionary-soldiers-memorial_Elkhart-IN.html
Erected by The William Tuffs Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution In Honor of the Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Elkhart County William Tuffs ? Walter Denny ? John Proctor ? Jacob Leer ? John R. Cathcart Dedicated Ju…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DZR_main-st-memorial-bridge_Elkhart-IN.html
Main St. Memorial Bridge1917???· Dedicated · ???1918To the Sons of Elkhart CountyWho Died in the World WarFravel Edward Alleman · Charles O. Anderson · Eugene J. Badina · John H. Berkey · Fred Leroy Bloom …
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19O1_lou-criger_Elkhart-IN.html
This memorial is dedicated to the life of Lou Criger Born in Elkhart, Ind., Feb. 6, 1872 to Charles J. and Lovina Stutsman Criger, the city's first major leaguer was known as one of the best catchers of his day and caught most of Cy Young's 511…
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