| Indiana (Vermillion County), Cayuga — 83.1960.1 — Harrison's Crossing — November 3, 1811 |
| | 100 yards south, Harrison's Army crossed the Big Vermillion at sunrise, having just built Boyd's Blockhouse, enroute to the Prophet's Town at the mouth of the Tippecanoe to disperse the Indians there assembled. — Map (db m3700) |
| Indiana (Vermillion County), Dana — Ernie Pyle - - Home |
| | Ernie Pyle
State Historic Site — Map (db m8904) |
| Indiana (Vermillion County), Dana — Replica of Ernie Pyle Monument — Ernie Pyle Road-Side Park |
| | At this spot the 77th Infantry Division lost a Buddy.
Ernie Pyle 18 April, 1945
This is a replica of the original built at Ie Shima by the 1118 Engineer Combat Group United States Army. — Map (db m8900) |
| Indiana (Vermillion County), Eugene — 83.1995.2 — Eugene Covered Bridge |
| | County commissioners ordered (1873) to replace unsafe bridge over Big Vermillion River at Eugene. Built 1873 by Joseph J. Daniels, Rockville: Burr truss design, 180 foot span, using existing abutments. Closed to vehicle traffic, 1974. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1994. — Map (db m3701) |
| Indiana (Vermillion County), Hillsdale — 83.1997.1 — The Hillsdale Steps |
| | Hillsdale platted 1872. Railroads were instrumental in town's development. Businesses located near depot at base of hill; residential areas were built on side and top of hill. Concrete steps were constructed 1903 by John H. Self to facilitate access to town areas. These "stone" steps provide a scenic connection with the community's past. — Map (db m3681) |
| Indiana (Vermillion County), Newport — 83.1995.1 — Newport Covered Bridge |
| | County commissioners ordered (1885) as link across Little Vermillion River at Newport & Quaker Point Free Gravel Road. Built 1885 by Joseph J. Daniels, Rockville: Burr truss design, 180 foot span, sandstone abutments. Floor replaced, 1984. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1994. — Map (db m3699) |
| Indiana (Vermillion County), Newport — Vermillion County Courthouse |
| | Vermillion County was created by an act of the State Legislature January 2, 1824. On this site the first Courthouse was erected in 1825 at the cost of $345.00. The present structure was built in 1924.
This plaque placed in 1974 in Honor of Vermillion County's one hundred and fiftieth Anniversary. — Map (db m3676) |
| Indiana (Vermillion County), Newport — Vermillion County Indiana - - War Memorial |
| | Dedicated to all veterans during war and peace time.
[Lower - Middle: panel]:
Nothing hurts like being forgotten. Nothing helps like being remembered. For those who fight for it, life has a special flavor the protected never know.
[Left side panel]:
Colonial Wars
Genesis
Revolutionary War 1776 - 1783
Independence Won
Indian Wars 1788 - 1891
Fought Indians for . . . — Map (db m8930) |
| Indiana (Vermillion County), Newport — 83.2001.1 — Vermillion County Jail |
| | (Side One): First county jail built 1828 of logs at southwest corner of court-house lawn. Second jail built 1836 of brick. Third jail and sheriff's residence built 1868 of brick in Italianate Style. This 1868 structure became sheriff's residence only, when jail addition built 1896 of rusticated stone in Romanesque Revival Style.
(Side Two): Facility ceased operation 1992. Structure owned by Vermillion County Historical Society since 1992. Listed in National Register of . . . — Map (db m3682) |
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