Seth Hinshaw, (1787-1865), well-known abolitionist, operated a station of the Underground Railroad on this site, prior to the Civil War. He also operated a store in which he refused to sell goods produced by slave labor. In 1843, Hinshaw helped . . . — — Map (db m63804) HM
Co-inventor of the airplane with his brother, Orville, he began studying flight, 1896; built first model airplane, 1899; began gliding, 1900; and achieved first successful powered flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, December 17, 1903. — — Map (db m4664) HM
This is possibly the most famous aviation picture of all time. It was taken at 10:35 a.m., December 17, 1903 and shows Orville at the controls. Wilbur, running alongside to balance the machine on the monorail, had just let go of the right wing. . . . — — Map (db m222227) HM
The circle of lovely Hawthorn trees are a reminder of the Hawthorn Street home in Dayton, Ohio, where the Wright family lived during the time the brothers were building their flyer. Also, they are a reminder of the Hawthorn Hill Mansion. Wilbur . . . — — Map (db m222141) HM
A short life full of consequences an unfailing intellect. Imperturbable temper. Great self-reliance and as great modesty. Seeing the right clearly, pursuing it steadily. He lived and died.
Bishop Milton Wright
Journal entry . . . — — Map (db m222142) HM
This memorial honors Milo G. Burcham, native of Henry County, aviator, inventor, holder of world upside down stunt flying record, inducted into the Pioneer Aviation Hall of Fame, San Diego in 1984. He died during a test flight of the P-80 in 1944. — — Map (db m222228) HM
Constructing the National Road through Indiana in the early 19th century was a monumental task. The road, which crossed the rich soil of Indiana, connected people, wealth, and commerce and linked the state to the rest of the nation.
Increased . . . — — Map (db m233244) HM
This Tablet is Dedicated to the Memory of Revolutionary Soldiers of Henry County Captain Philip Hendrick Captain Nathaniel Leonard Captain James Stevenson Jacob Wimmer Caleb Dille Richard Conway Christopher Long Orr Scovelle Hugh Heally Aaron . . . — — Map (db m4669) HM
Site of the first house erected in Knightstown, Indiana by Waitsel M. Cary In remembrance of him this tablet is given by his grandson Waitsel M. Heaton — — Map (db m241802) HM
Knightstown—first town platted on National Road after survey, 1827—named after noted surveyor Jonathan Knight.
Home of American Communications Network founded, in 1966, to preserve and perpetuate the “Ideals that built . . . — — Map (db m139247) HM
( Center Panel ):
We Dedicate this memorial to all veterans of United States Military Service.
The many who have served in the past, those serving today and those who will serve tomorrow.
They assist in preserving the Peace and . . . — — Map (db m32217) WM
Built 1876 Listed 1976
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m221880) HM
Dedicated to the Henry County Veterans of
W W I * W W II * Korea
and Vietnam
who served their Country
with honor
and all who gave their lives for freedom — — Map (db m31461) WM
Two-story hewn log structure
erected on this site 1824, by
George Barnard cost $247.00
Used until 1834, when
necessary to remove to
larger quarters — — Map (db m200356) HM
Henry County Courthouse 1869. The Henry County Courthouse, designed by architect Isaac Hodgson, replaced a courthouse that had burned in 1864. Featuring a mansard roof and a 110-foot clock tower, it is pictured on the inside covers of Ross . . . — — Map (db m200358) HM
( Center Section )
To honor the men and the women of Henry County who bravely fought in the Great Wars and to the heroes who gave their lives on Land, on the Sea and in the Sky that mankind might live in freedom. We humbly dedicate this . . . — — Map (db m32110) WM
This site marks the early home of Judge Joshua H. Mellett Henry County Pioneer in whose memory Nellie Catherine Bundy Bailey his granddaughter dedicated this property in trust to The James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association in its program of . . . — — Map (db m222229) HM
This monument is dedicated to the men and women of Henry Co. Who have served their country with pride and dignity in the Armed Forces of the United Stats of America
* * * * * * * * *
We loaned our sons and daughters to Uncle Sam, the ones . . . — — Map (db m32075) WM
Erected by
Henry County Chapter
American War Mothers
in Honor of
The Boys from this County
who Served During
The World War
1917 - - 1918 — — Map (db m32074) WM
U. S.
In Memoriam
Wilbur Wright
Aeronaut and Pioneer
of Heavier than Air aviation
Born in Henry County Indiana
April 16th 1867
Died May 30th 1912 — — Map (db m32096) HM
This 94-acre historic park was created on June 11, 1920 to honor those who fought in World War I. The park grew to include memorials to all wars. The park's many monuments and memorials are tucked into rolling, wooded terrain within the Big Blue . . . — — Map (db m226134) HM
Established 1839
A Historic Cemetery Listed In Indiana's Cemetery And Burial Grounds Registry Of The Indiana Department Of Natural Resources Installed in 2023 by Citizens to Preserve Henry Co. Memorial Park, Society of Indiana Pioneers, and . . . — — Map (db m225068) HM
Dedicated to the memory of
William Grose
December 16, 1812 - July 30, 1900
Brigadier General William Grose of the Union Army
commanded the 36th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War.
Pioneer, lawyer, legislator, judge, author
his . . . — — Map (db m222215) HM WM
