Few race tracks in America possessed the
renown, mystique, and sense of awe as Jungle
Park Speedway. Carved from the dense Indiana
woods in 1926, by Earl Padgett, the half mile
track soon became a hotbed for Midwest racing,
attracting . . . — — Map (db m161462) HM
Burr Arch construction by Wm. Hendricks. 102' in length, crosses Sugar Mill Creek and was named for a mill that formerly stood nearby. — — Map (db m159708) HM
So named because armies of Gen. Wm. H. Harrison (1811) and Gen. Saml. Hopkins (1812) bivouacked nearby.
A busy village during waterpower days, court was held here before the county was judicially organized. — — Map (db m17285) HM
Born December 25, 1799 near Terre Haute; baptised by Father Rivet, missionary at Vincennes. Son of French fur trader Ambrose Dagenet and Mechinquamesha, sister of Wea chief Jacco. Served Wea nation and U.S. government at Treaty of St. Mary's . . . — — Map (db m17284) HM
An 1860 addition to Western Manual Labor School. The school was operated by Quakers from 1846 to 1916. The name was changed to Friends Bloomingdale Academy in 1862. — — Map (db m17258) HM
When Salmon and Mary Lusk arrived at Sugar Creek in 1823, they built a log cabin as well as a mill. The early years of grueling hard work paid off. The Cabin was replaced by a larger timber home. This second home included the general store.
As . . . — — Map (db m264971) HM
A memorial to
Alfred & Rhoda Hadley
and others of Bloomindale
who maintained an
Underground Railroad Station
to assist fugitive
slaves to Freedom. — — Map (db m59730) HM
1809 (Relief of Lincoln) 1865
The Gettysburg Address
“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all . . . — — Map (db m17260) HM
The famous Indian Reserve Line of 1809 which began at the mouth of Big Raccoon Creek and ended on the Ohio boundary crossed this point. — — Map (db m164849) HM
In appreciation of
the generous and timely support of
Arthur C. Newby
enabling the volunteer committee to purchase on November 11 1916 these lands in commemoration of Indiana's first centennial
This ravine shall be known as
Newby . . . — — Map (db m268943) HM
This statue memorializes a Hoosier woman who overcame challenges to protect Turkey Run forever.
Juliet Strauss 1863-1918
Journalist/Park Advocate
Juliet Strauss began writing a regular column for the Rockville newspaper . . . — — Map (db m268938) HM
In memory of Hugh Faris Russell, pioneer trustee of Oak Ridge Chapel and his grandsire, Joseph Russell who, a convert of John Wesley, was disinherited for conscience sake and driven from his native shore of Isle of Kail County Down, Ireland A.D. . . . — — Map (db m268977) HM
This memorial honors a man who devoted his life to protecting Indiana's natural landscapes.
Richard Lieber emigrated from Germany to the United States and became a successful Indianapolis businessman.
During the late 1800s, Americans began . . . — — Map (db m268928) HM
Salmon Lusk and his descendants were accomplished pioneers with land ethic not embraced for another 100 years.
Salmon Lusk
Salmon Lusk was born in Vermont in 1788. After serving in the War of 1812, he was paid in land; a practice . . . — — Map (db m264972) HM
Little Ned Garland, son of the first family to settle in Indiana North of the 10 Oclock Line, is said to have named the stream below this cliff because wild turkeys roosted in trees within this chasm. — — Map (db m3673) HM
1. As the State's 1916 centennial celebration approached, Lieber put forth the idea of creating a state park system.
Colonel Richard Lieber
"The time has come when Indiana must halt the destruction of the forests, the neglect of . . . — — Map (db m268983) HM
The establishment of Turkey Run State Park coincided with the dawn of the automobile. As a means of travel, cars were still unreliable. Journeys commonly included flat tires and breakdowns. A 50-mile trip typically required an overnight stay. . . . — — Map (db m268975) HM
By the dim light of smoky oil lamps, miners labored long hours. They excavated coal, a reliable and inexpensive fuel, under cramped and dangerous working conditions.
Although similar to the mine in this photograph, the Lusk . . . — — Map (db m269156) HM
Abandoned coal mines can be dangerous for humans, but can provide valuable habitat for wildlife.
Unpredictable and sudden ceiling collapses, along with oxygen-deficient air, make abandoned mines dangerous to enter.
The previous . . . — — Map (db m269161) HM
The famous Indian Reserve Line of 1809 which began at the mouth of Big Raccoon Creek and ended on the Ohio boundary crossed this point. — — Map (db m164848) HM
Hixon Cemetery
Established 1853
A Historic Cemetery Listed in
Indianas Cemetery and Burial Grounds
Registry of the Indiana Department of
Natural Resources
Installed 2008 Indiana Historical Bureau
and . . . — — Map (db m60476) HM
Burr Arch construction by J. J. Daniels
83' in length, crosses Leatherwood Creek.
Sometimes called Klondyke Bridge for a
nearby community of same name. — — Map (db m164878) HM
Montezuma Cemetery
Established 1818
A Historic Cemetery Listed in
Indianas Cemetery and Burial Grounds
Registry of the Indiana Department of
Natural Resources
Installed 2008 Indiana Historical Bureau
and . . . — — Map (db m60473) HM
Oakland Cemetery
Established 1862
A Historic Cemetery Listed in
Indianas Cemetery and Burial Grounds
Registry of the Indiana Department of
Natural Resources
Installed 2007 Indiana Historical Bureau
and . . . — — Map (db m60472) HM
The Wabash & Erie was the longest canal built in North America, running from Toledo to Evansville. Montezuma was the main port of Parke County. This portion was abandoned about 1865. — — Map (db m3679) HM
Front
Birthplace of Mordecai Brown
Born in this Mining Community of Nyesville, Indiana.
The first Indiana player inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame
His 14 year Major League career Boast the following Records: . . . — — Map (db m59771) HM
The State Sanatorium Covered Bridge is a single-span Kingpost Truss Burr Arch structure with a span length of 154 feet. It was constructed in 1913 by Joseph A. Britton. The bridge is listed on both the National Register of Historic . . . — — Map (db m164851) HM
Front
In memory of the heritage of
John & Ann (Sneath) Batty
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Immigrants of England 1844
Nyesville — Circa 1866 . . . — — Map (db m59804) HM
This 1883 Railroad Depot serves as Parke County's Tourist Information Center. All covered bridge tours begin here.
Indiana's Historic Parke County The Covered Bridge Capital — — Map (db m3675) HM
Gov. Jos. A. Wright
1810 — 1867
Atty. In Rockville 1829 – 1849
Gov. Of Indiana 1949 – 1857
Minister of U.S.A. to Prussia
Parke Co. Historical Society — — Map (db m59830) HM
For God and Country
This votive tablet is dedicated to the honor of the men and women of Parke County, Indiana who answered the call of our Country in the Great World Wars, and especially to those who died that you and I might live; and to the . . . — — Map (db m3802) WM
Popular columnist writing as “The Country Contributor,” Strauss (1863-1918) idealized simple rural life and traditional roles for women in a time of national shifts in class and gender relations. Began writing for hometown newspaper, . . . — — Map (db m59728) HM
Dedicated
to those who served
for God and Country
that the eternal verities,
upon which this Nation
is founded, might live
Charles Ray Chaney
Hobert Decker Robert Lee Delp
Keith Hammon
Wilbert R. Harper
Robert Dean Hutson . . . — — Map (db m3804) HM
In February, 1824, this site was chosen as the permanent seat of justice for Parke County. Eight men christened the town-to-be in honor of the ancient boulders found here. — — Map (db m8927) HM
This building, erected in 1832, replaced an 1824 log structure and served as jail and sheriffs residence until ca. 1879.
A scaffold erected just east of the jail was the scene of the last hanging in Parke County. — — Map (db m59820) HM
This Museum Building built in 1839 first used as a seminary; an armory during the Civil War, a school for negro children from 1873-1924, later a gas station, a restaurant, and gift shop.
Purchased in 1975 by Parke Co. Historical . . . — — Map (db m3677) HM
Rockville Cemetery
established 1824
A Historic Cemetery Listed in
Indianas Cemetery and Burial Grounds
Registry of the Indiana Department of
Natural Resources
Installed 2012 Indiana Historical Bureau
and . . . — — Map (db m59850) HM
Pavilion was built 1913 by Edgar Jerome (1862–1942) of Rockville. He used wooden bridge building techniques in timber framing which supports entire structure. It was designed to seat 3,000 people under its roof. Repairs made 1976–1978 . . . — — Map (db m3807) HM
This Bell
was moulded by fusing the Bells of the
Old and New School Presbyterian Churches
of Rockville
after uniting in 1869.
The Bell Tower
was restored 1950 by memorial gifts to
John H. Sherrard, Pastor, 1888 1895 . . . — — Map (db m59805) HM
1917 HONOR ROLL 1919
In commemoration of the patriotism of our boys who went forth at the call of their Country to serve in the World War and in memory of those who died that liberty might live.
William Owen Isham, . . . — — Map (db m4784) HM
The first business in Parke County was a grist mill built near here by Chauncey Rose and associates in 1819.
This was the first flatboat landing in the county; territorial court was held here and this was a stop for stagecoaches. — — Map (db m164853) HM
Built 1856 by Henry Wolfe to Burr arch truss design. Moved here 1961 to replace Dooley Station Bridge. Restored and reopened 1996. Horizontal yellow poplar siding replaced with pine; oak arches; new cedar shingles; concrete abutments. Listed in . . . — — Map (db m69399) HM
