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Born 1878 in Pecksburg (which was 2.1 miles east). Elected to Board of Controls of Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) 1911, appointed Permanent Secretary 1913, continued after 1929 as Commissioner of High School . . . — — Map (db m69349) HM
T.H.I.&E. Interurban Depot Building
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m69350) HM
Adrian A. Parsons A Civil War veteran, Parsons engaged in diversified farming near here in 1884. In 1890s, he began purposeful, sustained cultivation of soybeans used for forage and fertilizer on his farm. Soybeans were not widely grown in U.S. . . . — — Map (db m232186) HM
The course of Bill Marvel’s life was set in motion when his father attended the 1914 Indianapolis 500. Clem acquired a passion for racing that his son soon embraced. Born in 1930, Bill first journeyed to the Speedway in 1935. But, it was 1941, at . . . — — Map (db m304261) HM
Born December 2, 1944, Dick Jordan’s life has always been about auto racing. His earliest memories are of attending races with his parents. Then in 1968, a milestone event occurred; USAC hired him to do media relations. In over 50 years there, . . . — — Map (db m304259) HM
Raided on Indianapolis’ North Side, Howard Billeisen Jr. aspired to follow his father in operating the family pharmacy. And though being shot in a robbery attempt didn’t dissuade him, a difficult Butler University chemistry course did. Then fate . . . — — Map (db m304258) HM
Larry Rice lived a life full of accomplishment, reaching the pinnacle of success in the sport he was passionate about, auto racing. A two-time starter in the Indianapolis 500, he won Co-Rookie Of The Year honors in 1978. He was twice the USAC . . . — — Map (db m174976) HM
Considered one of America’s greatest race drivers, Rodger Ward’s career began in earnest after his stint as a P-38 pilot in WWII. Racing midgets throughout his California home state, his success secured him rides with the prestigious AAA. In . . . — — Map (db m304262) HM
At 8:46 A.M. on the clear Tuesday morning of September 11th, 2001, American Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767, crashed into the World Trade Center North Tower in New York City. The impact instantly killed hundreds of people and trapped hundreds more . . . — — Map (db m304382) HM
History of Ronald Reagan Parkway
In 1990, the Hendricks County Board of Commissioners proposed a new thoroughfare, the North / South Corridor, to connect Interstate 70 and 74. Construction began in July 1995 with segments from County Road . . . — — Map (db m304264) HM
A Struggle for Unity
Leading up the election of President Abraham Lincoln, America was deeply divided about the taxation of cotton exports and the federal government’s power over individual states. Many “southern” states insisted they would . . . — — Map (db m304536) HM
The Silent War
Following the horrors of World War II, the United Nations (U.N.) charter was drafted in April 1945. Built upon the ideals of the previous League of Nations, nearly 50 countries signed on to participate in the organization for . . . — — Map (db m304532) HM
A Struggle for Independence
A struggle between Great Britain and its North American colonies erupted at the height of British power in 1775. Colonial resentment over taxation was brewing strong feelings to stage a fight for independence. . . . — — Map (db m304531) HM
Controversy in Battle
The strength of the Soviet Union was revealed by the influence of Communism in the late 1950s. The United States provided military aid and other financial support to the South Vietnamese government to resist occupation . . . — — Map (db m304537) HM
Our Liberty Confirmed
Despite American Independence from Great Britain, the “Royal Empire” remained strong. The British captured American seamen and forced them to serve in the Royal Navy to help fight French blockades surrounding England. In . . . — — Map (db m304534) HM
7:59 AM
American Airlines flight 11 departs from Boston’s Logan International Airport, bound for Los Angeles. Aboard are 11 crew members and 81 passengers, including 5 hijackers.
8:14 AM
Flight 11 has its final routine communication with . . . — — Map (db m304381) HM
Virgil Park was dedicated to Diana and Hall Virgil in 2019. The Virgils spent more than 20 years converting the B&O Trail, a former rail line abandoned in 1990, into a recreational trail. They inspired hundreds o volunteers and donors, spent . . . — — Map (db m304266) HM
The War to End All Wars
In 1914, a Serbian nationalist assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Unrest in Europe quickly escalated. A standoff began that would test the strength of military alliances worldwide. One nation after . . . — — Map (db m304533) HM
Unresolved Dissension
The end of World War I left many nations hopelessly {unreadable} and desperately seeking to {unreadable} and might. The attempts to promote peace through the League of Nations failed. Powerful dictators rallied national . . . — — Map (db m304535) HM
Born here in Brownsburg. Robbie Stanley wanted nothing more than to drive race cars, and drive them well. In his brief life, he far exceeded those expectations. At only 6, he was 69 racing quarter midgets. He was spectacular, winning over 200 . . . — — Map (db m304255) HM
Organized 1876 at Ladoga as second private Indiana normal school specializing in teacher training. Based on Alfred Holbrook's techniques at his normal college in Lebanon, Ohio which pioneered teacher training in America. Central Normal College was . . . — — Map (db m239) HM
At May 1902 meeting newly-formed Library Board authorized lot purchase and tax levy to support a public library as required by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie for funding. Designed by S. C. Dark of Indianapolis in Classical . . . — — Map (db m238) HM
(Side One) Residential district bounded by Main, East, Cross, and Marion streets. Nineteenth and early twentieth century homes reflect social and economic diversity of residents, including town’s prominent citizens. Listed in National Register of . . . — — Map (db m237) HM
This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Built 1858 by
Jeremiah & Ann Jane DePew — — Map (db m231795) HM
In memory of all deceased Veterans of all wars buried in Hendricks County.
(bronze marker:)
Hendricks County
War Memorial
This memorial is dedicated to the Hendricks County servicemen that have answered the call . . . — — Map (db m19451) WM
Harlan Carter • Martin Gregg • John Robbins
Hendricks County Commissioners
Renovated 1996
Brandt Construction Company
J.D. Clampitt • Hursel Disney • Richard Myers
Hendricks County Commissioners . . . — — Map (db m232174) HM
(Side One)
He was born in Danville March 5, 1860 and educated in Danville Graded School. He played for Danville Browns baseball team in 1883 and for Evansville and Indianapolis minor league ball clubs 1884 and 1885. He played for . . . — — Map (db m69351) HM
• The west end of the original 1824 Danville plat
• Property acquired in 1894 by William W. Leachman
• House built in 1900
• Carriage House and stable built in 1907
• Longest Owner/Arlando Clay Underwood 1919-25, 1929-53
• . . . — — Map (db m232184) HM
A waitress named Marge. A red vinyl stool at the counter. The pie case and the bottomless cup of coffee. Diners were America's first fast-food restaurants.
As automobile traffic increased on the National Road in the 1920s, diners sprang up to . . . — — Map (db m233274) HM
has been the site of annual meeting of Religious Society of Friends since 1858. The Depository was erected to house Quaker records, 1873. Friends Central Academy served as secondary school, 1881-1919. — — Map (db m69404) HM
