Notable #34 - a glimpse into early 1800's architecture
... and what it took to tame the Indiana Territory wilderness.
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Learn moreA sickness in his youth may have saved millions of lives from so much pain.
Learn moreKen Maynard usually gets top billing when talking about famous Hollywood stars from Vevay, Indiana. Maybe it's time to focus on his younger brother.
Learn moreHunting, fishing, bird watching and more, Splinter Ridge offers a unique experience for the outdoor enthusiast.
Learn morePaul Ogle was an ordinary man from Vevay, Indiana who did extra-ordinary giving. He found great financial success in southern Indiana, but never lost touch with his humble beginnings.
Learn moreHe came from the farm, and he never ever forgot the little guy. He was very much into making sure that somebody who didn't have as much as others felt just as important as anybody else.
Learn more"...we are praising in Mrs. Bradley not a rich woman but a good woman whose life whether in riches or poverty would have been a precious legacy as it has been a noble service."
Learn moreMr. Holland was the longest serving president of Washington State University from 1916 to 1944. One can imagine, with Mr. Holland's many roles in education, he inspired a number of his students to become educators, administrators, or sponsors of education.
Learn moreCharles' tedious and selfless contributions to his city and nation in an early and emerging scientific field garner him a spot as a notable figure in Switzerland County history.
Learn moreThey declined to allow him to do his flight training with the white soldiers. They sent him to Tuskegee, Alabama to train with the mostly African American pilots.
Learn moreThe rolling hills, the valleys, the creeks, the trees, the animals ... the same reasons why we love it here, they loved it here.
Learn moreIf we accept the facts as they are presented, then we are bound to be proven fools as sometimes new information is found to contradict the prior story. The story of Allen Walker 'may' certainly be one of those stories.
Learn moreThe story starts out with a father touting all the reasons why his daughter should marry this guy named Arthur Tristam, a man ...
Learn moreThis unassuming quilt holds a massive history explosion with 41 different pictorial scenes all encompassed within within a 5' diameter.
Learn moreAs some young folks in Vevay do, Will grew up roaming the hills and shores of Switzerland County. And like many of us, this exploration caused an engrained love for our surroundings.
Learn moreKyle became embroiled in a political mess during the Civil War. Its a fascinating story about party politics, quick tongues, and government overreach.
Learn moreAlong with all the built amenities at the Markland Dam Park, there are many other recreational activities available for you to enjoy.
Learn moreAfter ministering in both Ohio and Kentucky, Reverend Duncan moved to Vevay, Indiana in 1824. The very next year, he published "A Treatise on Slavery".
Learn moreWorld famous aviators, Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh and Howard Hughes, would come along 2 years after our famous aviator.
Learn more... most notable about the Historic Hoosier Theatre is not necessarily what has already occurred ... about its potential for what can occur.
Learn moreIt's almost hard to imagine that a coast to coast route of nicely black-topped road did not exist a short 225 years ago.
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