On East Main Street east of State Road 135, on the left when traveling east.
( West - Plaque )
Lest We Forget
From its inception in 1836, Brown County has given freely its sons and daughters to serve in the quest for World Peace. Its sacrifices began in 1846 with the Mexican War, and continued through the . . . — — Map (db m63223) WM
On South Van Buren Street (Indiana Route 135) south of East Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
Photographer, artist, and newspaper columnist Frank Hohenberger moved to Nashville in 1917. Through his black and white, large format photographs, he documented the residents, artists, daily life, traditions, and natural beauty of Brown County. . . . — — Map (db m184584) HM
On Jefferson Street North at West Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Jefferson Street North.
Attracted by the area’s natural beauty and its residents’ rustic lifestyles, a group of professional artists began working in Brown County by 1908. The Brown County Art Colony gained renown as its members exhibited regularly, first in the . . . — — Map (db m206708) HM
On Indiana Route 135 north of Route 45, on the right when traveling north.
The Brown County Jamboree began
informally in Bean Blossom as a free
outdoor show featuring local musicians.
Gradually commercialized and
professionally promoted, the Jamboree
drew large crowds by 1941, including
attendees from other . . . — — Map (db m206706) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 40) west of State Street ( Route 9), on the right when traveling west.
Will Vawter captured the character of
rural Hoosiers and the beauty of the
Indiana landscape in his art. Born in
1871, he lived in Greenfield by 1880,
and worked as an illustrator for local
newspapers by 1891. Vawter illustrated
works by many . . . — — Map (db m210244) HM
On N. Yandes St south of E. Adams St, on the right when traveling south.
As Indiana's 42nd governor 1965-1969, championed equal opportunity in education and housing. Earned degrees from Franklin College and Harvard University. Deputy prosecutor of Johnson and Brown counties 1926-1929. Practiced law in Franklin, . . . — — Map (db m66820) HM
On Clifty Falls Park New Road north of Canyon Road, on the right when traveling south.
White-tailed deer populations in Indiana state parks have changed with time and management.
While visiting a state park, you may see deer only occasionally. The absence of large numbers of deer indicates a healthy, balanced ecosystem. . . . — — Map (db m304177) HM
Near Jersey Avenue 1 mile south of Ohio River Scenic Byway ( Road 62), on the right when traveling south.
… our parks and preserves are not mere picnicking places. They are rich storehouses of memories and reveries. They are a solace to the aged and an inspiration to the young. – Richard Lieber, Founder, Indiana State . . . — — Map (db m206872) HM
Near Abe Martin Lodge Road east of Brown County State Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
Cartoonist and journalist Frank McKinney "Kin" Hubbard 1868-1930) was born in Ohio. He worked for the Indianapolis News by 1891, mainly as a political caricaturist. He created Abe Martin, his popular folksy and witty cartoon character, in 1904. . . . — — Map (db m244858) HM
Near West Riverside Drive north of West Winbourne Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
…our parks and preserves are not mere picnicking places. They are rich storehouses of memories and reveries. They are a solace to the aged and an inspiration to the young.
Richard Lieber, Founder
Indiana State . . . — — Map (db m290849) HM
…our parks and preserves are not mere picnicking places. They are rich storehouses of memories and reveries. They are a solace to the aged and an inspiration to the young.
Richard Lieber, Founder
Indiana State . . . — — Map (db m279794) HM
On County Road 100E, on the left when traveling east.
…our parks and preserves are not mere picnicking places. They are rich storehouses of memories and reveries. They are a solace to the aged and an inspiration to the young.
Richard Lieber, Founder
Indiana State . . . — — Map (db m281874) HM
…our parks and preserves are not mere picnicking places. They are rich storehouses of memories and reveries. They are a solace to the aged and an inspiration to the young.
Richard Lieber, Founder
Indiana State . . . — — Map (db m279792) HM
On Indiana 4 near Primrose Road, on the right when traveling west.
…our parks and preserves are not mere picnicking places. They are rich storehouses of memories and reveries. They are a solace to the aged and an inspiration to the young.
Richard Lieber, Founder
Indiana State . . . — — Map (db m310761) HM
On Indiana Route 225 at North 9th Street, on the right when traveling north on Indiana Route 225.
…our parks and preserves are not mere picnicking places. They are rich storehouses of memories and reveries. They are a solace to the aged and an inspiration to the young.
Richard Lieber, Founder Indiana State Parks
Setting the Stage . . . — — Map (db m314719) HM
On State Street (U.S. 89) at Muddy Creek Road, on the left when traveling north on State Street.
Settlement of Long Valley and Mt. Carmel
The first written account of the exploration of Long Valley was given by John D. Lee in 1852. Coming from Parowan, the explorers were under the direction of Bishop John R. Smith. James Lewis kept the . . . — — Map (db m40584) HM
On South Van Buren Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Van Buren Street.
As a rising tide lifts all boats, so a sudden wind fills all sails. These soaring fall leaves, driven skyward by a sudden wind, are not only an iconic symbol of Brown County, but also represent Arts Village Brown County and Elder Heart rising . . . — — Map (db m312520) WM
Near Abe Martin Lodge Road 2 miles south of Road 46, on the right when traveling north.
The name of the lodge and its cabins comes from a time when the rugged hills of Brown County were the backdrop for homespun humor.
Rustic cabins provided the first lodging at Brown County State Park. Visitors bought their groceries at a . . . — — Map (db m244859) HM
On U.S. 72 at Gross Avenue, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 72.
Vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Pete Pyle (1920-
1995), a native of Burnsville, played an important
role in the development of modern country music.
Pyle began his career playing over regional radio
stations and after making his first . . . — — Map (db m219979) HM
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