The Stories of Indiana's Counties

The Stories of Indiana's Counties
Author: Paul R. Wonning
Publisher: Mossy Feet Books
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2020-12-09
Genre: History
ISBN:

Indiana Counties The Stories of Indiana's Counties includes a thumbnail history of each of Indiana's 92 counties. The history includes a sketch of each county's namesake as well as the dates they were established by the Indiana legislature. Indiana History The establishment of counties was a key step in the history of Indiana as settlement in the state advanced from the regions near the Wabash and Ohio River and the areas near the border with Ohio. County Seat and Courthouse Histories of each of Indiana county courthouses are also included, as these structures are the cornerstone of many local governments. Indiana Tourism Most counties in Indiana have tourism organizations to help promote tourism in their county. The Stories of Indiana's Counties lists the tourism boards for each county that has one. Indiana county, indiana history, local, county courthouse, indiana tourism, county seat

Notorious 92

Notorious 92
Author: Andrew E. Stoner
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 519
Release: 2007-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 1600080243

Hoosiers witness their share of human darkness. Stoner delves into this dark side with a look at the most heinous murders that have taken place in each of Indiana's 92 counties.

Hidden History of Wabash County, Indiana

Hidden History of Wabash County, Indiana
Author: Ron Woodward
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2015-07-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 1625855834

Take the road less traveled through Wabash County's forgotten stories and overlooked characters. Bob Printy may have run off to join the circus, but Jocko the monkey decided to make Wabash his home after he escaped a traveling carnival. Discover the story of Chief LeGros and learn what life was like in nineteenth-century Wabash County. Spend some time with Tommy R. Miller, who sacrificed his life caring for fellow servicemen in Vietnam. Author Ron Woodward shares the compelling, little-known history of this Indiana county.

Hidden History of Montgomery County, Indiana

Hidden History of Montgomery County, Indiana
Author: Jodie Steelman Wilson
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2012-04-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1614238308

Montgomery County never fails to surprise the visitor with its unique and varied history. Even local residents are often unaware of some of their county heritage. Anyone who spends some time in Crawfordsville will eventually know about General Lew Wallace, author of the one-time bestseller Ben-Hur, as well as Senator Henry Lane, who helped found the Republican Party and get Abraham Lincoln nominated for the presidency. Wabash College was founded here in 1832 and is one of the two remaining all-male colleges in the nation -- with the dubious honor of having fired Ezra Pound before he went on to fame as a poet. The Hidden History of Montgomery County will touch upon such topics but will also bring to light many of the area's other deserving stories.

Hidden History of Hamilton County, Indiana

Hidden History of Hamilton County, Indiana
Author: David Heighway
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2021
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467150177

Hamilton County's past harbors sundry strange tales, many of them lost to time--until now. In 1867, a groom disappeared just before his wedding, presumably running away on cold feet. Four decades later, his remains were discovered buried under a shed in a mystery that remains unsolved. In the 1870s, the sheriff marshaled a seven-man posse, including two local African Americans, to deal with "desperados" in an isolated corner of the county. Their heroic efforts swiftly liberated the local populace from the yoke of banditry. A giant wave of ravenous squirrels descended on Central Indiana in 1822 to feast on crops, to the shock and dismay of new settlers. Join County Historian David Heighway for a tour of all things odd and forgotten.

A History of Ohio County, Indiana

A History of Ohio County, Indiana
Author: Paul R. Wonning
Publisher: Mossy Feet Books
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2021-11-08
Genre: History
ISBN:

Learn the history of the Hoosier State's smallest county with this historical guide to Ohio County and Rising Sun, Indiana. The book covers the early settlement, involvement in the underground railroad and events of Ohio County. The book includes a time line of events as well.

Vermillion County, Indiana History & Families

Vermillion County, Indiana History & Families
Author: Vermillion County Historical Society (Vermillion County, Ind.)
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 204
Release: 1990
Genre: History
ISBN: 0938021346

(From the Foreword) The Vermillion County Historical Society was organized in 1958, with the purpose-"to seek to collect and preserve articles and facts of historical interest and facts connected with the development of our county, and the State and the Territory of Indiana."

A History of Dearborn County, Indiana

A History of Dearborn County, Indiana
Author: Paul R. Wonning
Publisher: Mossy Feet Books
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2020-11-11
Genre: History
ISBN:

A History of Dearborn County serves as a great historical resource for home school students and Indiana history buffs. It includes information on museums, historical markers, National Register of Historic Sites and other areas of historical interest in Dearborn County, Indiana. The guide is a great help in planning field trips as local parks and nature preserves are included in the book, as well. Readers will discover historical information on Dearborn County cities and towns like Aurora, Lawrenceburg, Greendale the smaller communities in the county. Home schooling parents and local history buffs can use the book as a guide to finding Dearborn County's historical treasure for fun and educational field trips.