Indiana: Indiana State Historical Bureau Markers
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historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMSMF_sycamore-row_Camden-IN.html
This row of sycamores sprouted from freshly cut logs used in the 1830's to corduroy a swampy section of the historic Michigan Road, the first state road in Indiana, running from Madison to Michigan City.
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMT3T_the-rumely-companies_La-Porte-IN.html
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Meinrad Rumely (1823-1904), a German immigrant, founded a blacksmith shop here 1853, which grew into a dominant company through reorganizations and acquisitions. Rumely companies in La Porte benefited from available rail transportation plus Ger…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMT40_indiana-territory-boundary-line_La-Porte-IN.html
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Northwest Territory formed 1787; Indiana Territory formed 1800. Admission of Ohio 1803 and formation of Michigan Territory 1805 established Indiana Territory's northern boundary at southern tip of Lake Michigan. When Indiana became state in 181…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMT42_laportes-carnegie-library_La-Porte-IN.html
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La Porte's first public library was established 1896. La Porte City School Board was awarded $27, 500 Carnegie grant 1916; by 1919 local support had been secured to meet grant requirements. Architect Wilson B. Parker designed the Neo-Classical s…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMT44_laporte-county-courthouse_La-Porte-IN.html
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County formed by Indiana General Assembly and La Porte selected county seat 1832. Three courthouses built on this site: first 1833, second 1847-1848. Present courthouse constructed 1892-1894 of Lake Superior Red Sandstone; designed by Brentwood…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMT45_civil-war-camps_La-Porte-IN.html
Two Civil War training camps: Colfax and Jackson, were located near La Porte. The 9th and 29th Indiana Volunteer Infantry regiments were organized and trained here.
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMT46_chicago-new-york-electric-air-line-railroad_La-Porte-IN.html
Proposed in 1905 as a 742 mile, straight-line, high speed route, without crossings; estimated ten hours travel time at a cost of ten dollars. Just under twenty miles, between La Porte and Chesterton, were constructed, 1906-1911.
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMU11_brookvilles-grandstand_Brookville-IN.html
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This grandstand built 1922 to seat 1, 000 and serve fans of new Brookville semi-pro team. Twenty box seats included to help pay for construction. Central platform included for community activities. Facility later used for youth sports. Structure…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMU12_brookvilles-carnegie-library_Brookville-IN.html
Dedicated in 1912, starting with approximately 600 books; collections and services have expanded to meet needs of local patrons. One of 1, 679 libraries built in U.S. with funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Indiana built more Carnegie libraries than…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMU13_brookville-franklin-county_Brookville-IN.html
Home of four Indiana Governors:
James B. Ray, 1825-1831;
Noah Noble, 1831-1837;
David Wallace, 1837-1840 and
Abram A. Hammond, 1860-1861.
Location of United States Land Office
from 1820 to 1825.