The town of Brookston was founded in 1853 by Isaac Reynolds, Benjamin Gonzales, and Joel McFarland. Brookston was named after James Brooks, who served as President of the New Albany & Salem Railroad Company. The depot that stood across the railroad . . . — — Map (db m240715) HM
This tree planted in memory of these men who gave their lives in Vietnam Sp-5 William C. Deweese 4-26-68 Sp-4 Roger Lee Ward 4-28-69 1st Lt Robert L. Fisher 9-19-69 — — Map (db m240714) WM
Founded originally as Farmington Academy in the southwest part of town, in 1858 Joseph Baldwin opened the Indiana Normal. This was Indiana's first Normal school and the fifth in the United States. — — Map (db m42663) HM
Site of gun battle May 25, 1937, with infamous Brady Gang after bank robbery in Goodland. Minneman (1904-1937) died from his wounds, the first trooper to be killed by criminals' bullets since formation of Indiana State Police in 1933. — — Map (db m42662) HM
Monon — Intersection of the New Albany and Salem (org. 1847) and the Indianapolis, Delphi and Chicago (1878) railroads. These roads later merged to become “The Monon Route,” Indiana’s beloved “Hoosier Line,” and . . . — — Map (db m994) HM
1941 1945
In honor and memory of
our sons and daughters
who served in World War II
Donald Rex Banes • George Ben McDonald
Louis R. Blackburn • Richard M. Olentine
Ermol R. Hall • Robert E. Raney
Eugene M. Kesler • Charles Harold . . . — — Map (db m42677) HM
This cast iron drinking fountain was located on the east side of the Bedford Limestone Courthouse approximately thirty feet from the intersection of Main and Broadway streets. Historians estimate it was made in the 1800's, about the time the Bedford . . . — — Map (db m240954) HM
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Carnegie Library built 1907 — — Map (db m240709) HM
The bronze statue of Col. Isaac White is erected and dedicated in the memory of a father, husband and patriot soldier who died at The Battle of Tippecanoe on November 7, 1811. Col. White is the namesake of White County, Indiana. On April 1, 1834 . . . — — Map (db m199739) HM WM
On Wednesday, April 3, 1974, the weather forecast predicted showers on the East Coast and thunderstorms in the Midwest. People did not know that in the heavens a massive storm with far-reaching density was brewing. On that day, children were sent . . . — — Map (db m199741) HM
The black light poles placed throughout the Tornado Memorial Park are the original City of Monticello downtown street lights. Historians estimate the lights were placed along the streets in the early 1900's. The glass top fixtures are reproductions. — — Map (db m240949) HM
The finial seen here is an original from the courthouse roof dating back to 1894. This was donated to the memorial by David Diener. — — Map (db m240952) HM
The Monticello Tornado Memorial Sculpture was designed by Rod Pool, Memorial Park Project Manager. The clock hands represent when "Time Stopped," at 5:17 p.m. on April 3, 1974. This Tornado Memorial Sculpture is dedicated to those individuals who . . . — — Map (db m240950) HM
We dedicate this symbol of our great nation to the local men and women who bravely served in the military to protect our freedom. — — Map (db m240953) WM
( Center - Engraved Walk Stone )
War on Terrorism
Memorial Garden
( Left - Engraved Rock )
SPC Luke Frist
Brookston, In
U.S. Army
Jan. 5, 2004
Iraq
( Left - Engraved Rock )
Staff Sgt.
Kenneth K. . . . — — Map (db m43005) WM
This gracious Italianate home was built c. 1859 by Anson Wolcott, land baron, businessman, attorney, and founder of the town of Wolcott. The plans were drawn by Architect T. Tilly of Chicago. Three generations of the Wolcott family were culturally . . . — — Map (db m2310) HM
