| Indiana (Fountain County), Attica — 23.1997.1 — Attica & Covington Canal Skirmish |
| | In fall 1846, residents of Covington and Attica skirmished at Lock 35 over lack of water to Covington. Heavy rains eventually resolved the problem. Competition among canal towns over water control was often intense. First boat reached Attica 1846 via Wabash and Erie Canal (connected Lake Erie with Ohio River in 1853). — Map (db m3284) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Attica — 23.2005.1 — Atticas Carnegie Library |
| | Ladies Library Association of Attica, created 1885, deeded its library building to city; city library opened 1902 with a collection of 1,500 books. Funds from Andrew Carnegie made it possible to build a new library here on land originally owned by Daniel Stump. It opened 1904. Building is Neoclassical design. Tall Crane fountains placed in front.
Library underwent major interior renovation 1988; complementary addition completed 1995. Library included in Brady Street Historic District, . . . — Map (db m3317) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Attica — Davis Township - Maysville 1825 - 1935 |
| | Platted 1832
Addition 1836
Population in 1840 - - 800
First polling place in Davis Township.
Many years Largest Town South of Chicago. — Map (db m9874) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Attica — Devon Theater Art Deco Style Built in 1938 |
| | Historic Landmarks of Fountain County
Award Presented to
Harold and Helena Hayes
Robert "Robie" Criswell
Robert and Aldean Criswell
for the Restoration and Preservation of the Art Deco Style Devon Theater built in 1938. — Map (db m7934) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Attica — Dr. John Evans 1814 – 1897 Logan Township |
| | Doctor – Educator – Builder – Financier.
Attica, Indiana Doctor, 1839–1845
Founder: Indiana Hospital for Insane.
Chicago Mercy Hospital: City of Evanston, Ill.
Northwestern University - U. of Denver.
Rush Medical College Faculty.
Territorial Governor of Colorado. — Map (db m9947) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Attica — Harrison Hills Country Club House Restoration and Preservation Tudor Revival |
| | Historic Landmarks of Fountain County, Inc.
Award Presented to
Harrison Steel Castings Co.
For the Restoration and Preservation of the
Tudor Revival
Harrison Hills Country Club
Club House
Built in 1924 — Map (db m19771) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Attica — Hotel Attica |
| | This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by The United States
Department of the Interior — Map (db m7936) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Attica — In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865 Civil War Memorial |
| | In Memory of Heroes 1861 - 1865
Presented by L. of G. A. R.
Attica Circle, 1911 — Map (db m20531) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Attica — Italianate Style House |
| | Historic Landmarks of Fountain County
Award presented to
Dr. Peter and Ann Petrich
for the Restoration and Preservation of This
Italianate Style House built c. 1850 — Map (db m7969) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Attica — Marshall M Milford Home |
| | Milford Home
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Built 1845 — Map (db m9310) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Attica — 23.2003.1 — Ravine Park |
| | American Indians frequented this area, rich in natural resources. The ravine provided water from natural springs, marl for lime, and clay for bricks for nineteenth-century residents of Attica, platted 1825. City became owner of ravine 1906 when local business aand professional men organized to donate fifty-five acres for a public park.
City purchased thirty-five additional acres 1911, adding to eastern end. Park has served as center for social and recreational activities. Attica Chautauqua . . . — Map (db m3311) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Attica — The Old Church Cottrell Village |
| | Built - 1850
Restored 1989 by the
John Cottrell Foundation — Map (db m7938) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Attica — The Old Library Ladies Library - Attica Est. 1889 |
| | Founded in 1885,
built in 1889,
and restored in 1998 by
Historic Landmarks of Fountain County. — Map (db m7933) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Attica — The Spirit of the American Doughboy |
| | Erected 1927 by
Francis M. Dodge
Wilbert M. Allen
and other citizens
in grateful recognition
of the patriotic service
rendered by
Fountain County
men and women
during the World War
1917–1918 — Map (db m7988) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Attica — World War I Memorial |
| |
John Feuristien - Co. D - 113 Eng.
Robert L. Goans - Battery C - 150 F.A.
Edward Harty - 306 U.S. Inf.
Arch Hope
Earle Ireland - 131 U.S. Inf.
Lloyd Ireland - Battery B - 70 F.A.
Frank J. Kight - Battery C - 6 F. A.
Chas. W. McKinney - Co. K - 16 Inf.
Edward Merriman - Co. H - 23 Inf.
Clinton OBrien - U.S. Medical Corps.
Harry F. Springman - 310 Q.M.C.
David M. Wilhite
Clarence W. Young - Co. D - 327 M.G.B. — Map (db m22801) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Covington — Covington - Indiana City Building Craig and Dawn Dixon |
| | Historic Landmarks of Fountain County
award Presented to Craig and Dawn Dixon for Restoration and Preservation of 413 Washington Street Covington, In. Built 1903 — Map (db m7906) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Covington — Covington Carnegie Library |
| | This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. — Map (db m8724) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Covington — 23.1970.2 — Esther Test Wallace |
| | 1807–1834. The 1st wife of Governor David Wallace and Mother of General Lew Wallace, soldier, author of Ben Hur, statesman & diplomat, is here buried. She influenced the lives of two important Hoosiers. — Map (db m3382) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Covington — Fountain County Centennial Memorial In Honor of our Heroes Who Have Defended us in All Wars |
| | 1826 - - 1926
Fountain County Centennial Memorial
Erected by The Richard Henry Lee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in Memory of The Pioneers and Illustrious Dead of Fountain County and In Honor of our Heroes Who Have Defended us in All our Wars. — Map (db m7907) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Covington — Fountain County Clerk's Building Fountain County Art Council |
| | Historic Landmarks of Fountain County
Award Presented to Fountain County Art Council
for Restoration and Preservation of
Fountain County Clerk's Building Built 1842. — Map (db m21155) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Covington — Fountain County Veterans Memorial |
| | In grateful tribute to all men and women of Fountain County who have served or will serve in defense of our country. — Map (db m7908) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Covington — Portland Arch Natural Preserve |
| | has been designated a
National Natural Landmark
This site possesses exceptional value as an illustration of the nation's natural heritage and contributes to a better understanding of the environment — Map (db m10093) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Covington — 84000027 — The House With The Lions Sewell - Freese House |
| | Built c. 1867
Has Been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places. — Map (db m10335) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Covington — Wabash - Erie Canal 1846 - 1875 |
| | Shawnee Township
Wabash - Erie Canal
1846 - 1875
The Canal extended from Toledo, Ohio to Evansville, Indiana. Construction on the 376 mile section in Indiana began in 1832 and completed through Fountain County in 1846.
One to six horses in single file along the narrow tow paths pulled passenger and freight boats. Last local traffic on the canal was the "Goodman" bound from Lodi to Lafayette on November 13, 1875. — Map (db m20364) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Hillsboro — Hillsboro Service Memorial |
| | World War - I
Orel A. Smith, Born 1898, 32nd Co. 6th Marine Vol., Killed In Action, Nov. 2, 1918 Lieut. W. E. G. Cooper, Born March 29, 1888, Killed In Action at Chateau Thierry, July 20, 1918 Claude L. Wilkinson, Born June 9, 1893, Killed in Action at Verdun Sector, April 20, 1918 John F. Conner, Born Dec. 1, 1890, Died in France Oct. 28, 1918 Harry Robert Williams, Born April 1, 1897, Died from wounds in Battle of Verdun Sector April 2, 1918.
World War - II
Billy L. Krug, U. . . . — Map (db m7884) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Newtown — National Corn Husking Contest |
| | Richland Township
Site of National Corn Husking Contest in 1935.
4 Blocks West - - -
Cobb Farms and L.K. Mitchell and Family Hosts.
Lawrence Pitzer of Fountain County Represented Indiana and later became National Champion in 1939.
(lower tablet): Champion 1935 Elmer Carlson of Iowa — Map (db m3405) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Silverwood — Fulton Township Lodi Mineral and Artesian Well |
| | Salt discovered by Norbourn Thomas in 1829.
Capacity: 200 bushel of salt every 24 hours.
Depth 1,135 feet - Deepest in the United States at that time.
Artesian water of Medicinal value was discovered.
Became a Health Spa in 1921.
Water bottled and sold in many States.
Recreational area several years after well ceased flowing. — Map (db m20482) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Stone Bluff — Osborn Prairie Church - - Built 1892 Gothic Revival Church |
| |
Historic Landmarks
of Fountain County, Inc.
Award
Presented to
Osborn Prairie Church
for the Restoration and Preservation
of the
Gothic Revival Church
Built in 1892 — Map (db m20235) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Veedersburg — Booe - Inlow - d'Arlier Cultural Center Prairie / Craftman House |
| |
HISTORIC LANDMARKS
OF FOUNTAIN COUNTY, INC.
Award
Presented to
BOOE - INLOW - D'ARLIER
CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
for the restoration
and preservation of the
Prairie / Craftman House
D'Arlier Cultural Center
Built in 1908-9
April 18, 2009 — Map (db m19174) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Veedersburg — 23.1970.1 — Boyhood Home of Daniel W. Voorhees |
| | “Tall Sycamore of the Wabash” — 1827-1897 — Famous orator - Representative in Congress, 1861-66, 1869-73; U.S. Senator, 1877–1897; chief promoter of the building of the Library of Congress. — Map (db m3232) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Veedersburg — Curfew Bell |
| | Erected by the town of Veedersburg in memory of Cal Scherer who used old Curfew Bell over 30 years.
—Board of Trustees: Leon L. Ewbank, L. R. Owens M.D., Leon Wiggins. — Map (db m3527) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Veedersburg — Lee and Mike Ramsey Tacky Apron Antiques & Bakery |
| | Historic Landmarks of Fountain County
Award presented to
Lee and Mike Ramsey
for restoration and preservation of
115 North Main Veedersburg, IN
Built 1886 — Map (db m9010) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Veedersburg — Millcreek Township Steam Corner |
| | John Gilmore entered first land in Township — 1826.
Alanson Savage built steam saw mill produced timbers for “Plank Road” — 1840.
Rev. Jones organized Methodist Church — 1852.
Early Families: Furrs, Booes, Glasscocks.
Four Schools: Log — 1848, Frame — 1864, Brick — 1875, Three Room Brick — 1900-1932. — Map (db m3805) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Veedersburg — Progressive Friends Church Memorial Dedicated October 8, 1864 |
| | First Trustees
John M. Galloway
Elias Pugh
Jacob Romine
Joseph Crane
Henry Crane
This memorial erected June 1952 by the following committee
Nelson Galloway Clifford Crane Myrtle Newman A. T. Galloway — Map (db m10100) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Veedersburg — Troy Township, Layton Station |
| | Peter and James Layton, half brothers, came from New York, 1853. Here was the train stop for the residents of the area of the Plank Road ½ mile south. There a blacksmith shop, grocery, the stage stop, “Halfway House” were located. — Map (db m3466) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Veedersburg — Van Buren Township, Bonebrake Corner |
| |
Church: Established by United Brothers in 1828.
Building erected 1847 - Used until 1900.
Cemetery 1837 to present time.
The last resting place of pioneers and soldiers who served our country in seven wars. — Map (db m3403) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Veedersburg — Veedersburg - VanBuren Township War Memorial |
| | 1919 - 1991
American Legion
Veedersburg Post 288
In Memory of those from
Veedersburg & Vanburen Twp.
who served, and those who
gave their lives in the
service of their Country.
[Left Side]:
World War I
Lozan R. Bantz Robert Edwards Charles Forrest Alva Gressmire Frank Odle Clyde C. Rogers Guy Smith
Korea
Ernest R. Krout Allen M. Bowman Robert D. Lang
[Right Side]:
World War II
Arnet L. Furr Gerald . . . — Map (db m7779) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Veedersburg — Veedersburg Memorial Park Honoring All Veterans |
| | [Engraved near the top are the Seals of the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Army Air Corps, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard] — Map (db m7804) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Veedersburg — Wabash Township " Union Mill " - " William B. White Home " |
| | Scott, Hultz, and Sigler commissioners appointed by State Legislature to form the newly formed Fountain County Seat of Justice, met here at William B. White Home.
He erected the County's first mill here near the covered bridge, the County's first to be built with public funds in 1850. — Map (db m20411) |
| Indiana (Fountain County), Wallace — Phanuel Lutheran Church - - Jackson Township |
| | Organized in 1832 by German speaking families of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rowen County, North Carolina. Migrating to Indiana in 1828. August 7, 1836 Jacob and Elizabeth Linebaugh Bowman deeded land for the First Church and Cemetery. — Map (db m10027) |
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