Home of the state's first drilled gas well, Jay County produced a variety of glass items at the turn of the 20th century. Dunkirk is generally referred to as the "glass capital of Indiana." The beautiful stained glass dome in the courthouse in . . . — — Map (db m238772) HM
Jefferson County is home to a great boulder-strewn canyon that sunlight can only penetrate at high noon. Moss and ferns cling to the cliffs along Clifty Creek where Big Clifty Falls drops 60 feet in its run to the Ohio River. In 1846 the county . . . — — Map (db m238918) HM
The Mascatatuck National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1966 in Jennings County. The wetland habitat provides 7,724 acres for waterfowl, songbirds, bald and golden eagles, and other birds who visit the area in their spring and fall migrations. — — Map (db m238958) HM
U.S. Army Camp Atterbury opened in 1942 on 40,351 acres of land in Johnson County. The base served as the training ground for 275,000 soldiers during World War II. As a portion of this land gradually became acquired by Indiana for recreation, it . . . — — Map (db m238794) HM
U.S. Army Camp Atterbury opened in 1942 on 40,351 acres of land in Johnson County. The base served as the training ground for 275,000 soldiers during World War II. As a portion of this land gradually become acquired by Indiana for recreation, it . . . — — Map (db m238990) HM
Jonas Salk was one of three sons born to Russian immigrants in New York City. Salk was the first person in his family to graduate from college and medical school. Salk spent most of his career as a microbiologist. His most noteworthy achievement was . . . — — Map (db m132851) HM
Jones Tabernacle African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, the fourth oldest African American church in Indianapolis, ministered to this neighborhood for almost a century. Organized in 1872, the church was named in honor of the Right Reverend . . . — — Map (db m132757) HM
Established in 1732, Vincennes is the oldest permanent European settlement in what is now Indiana. George Rogers Clark defeated the British at Fort Sackville on February 25, 1779, thus securing control of the Northwest Territory for the United . . . — — Map (db m238953) HM
Lake Wawasee, the largest natural lake in Indiana, covers 2,964 acres and is filled with nearly 23 billion gallons of water. Visitors to the county celebrate local culture with an egg festival in Mentone each June, highlighting the county's large . . . — — Map (db m238942) HM
A multitude of farms in LaGrange County are owned by members of the Mennonite and Amish church communities. First arriving from Pennsylvania in 1841, the Amish and Mennonites have continuously farmed these dairy and livestock farms. The Amish-based . . . — — Map (db m238781) HM
Lake Michigan, whose tip forms the northwestern border of Indiana, is the only one of the Great Lakes to touch the state. The Lake County shoreline hosts ports, mills, and foundries that have made Indiana one of the nation's top steel producers . . . — — Map (db m238782) HM
During the 1830s, the Michigan Road first connected the Great Lakes at Michigan City with the Ohio River. The Michigan Road was Indiana's first major north-south highway. In 1858, the federal government built a stone and brick lighthouse on Lake . . . — — Map (db m238991) HM
Lawrence County limestone has been used to build some of the nation's most famous buildings, including the Empire State Building in New York City. Virgil Gus Grissom, the third American astronaut to travel into space, was born and raised in Mitchell. — — Map (db m238649) HM
Responding to racial segregation in the Progressive Era, African American doctors established their own hospital here after being barred from treating black patients in city hospitals. With 12 rooms and a surgery suite, black physicians could fully . . . — — Map (db m231536) HM
1867
Born Sarah Breedlove on December 23 in Delta, Louisiana
1882
Moves to Vicksburg, Mississippi with siser, Louvenia
1882
Marries Moses McWilliams
1885
Gives birth to daughter, Lelia
1887
Widowed when McWilliams . . . — — Map (db m132762) HM
Beginning in the early 1900s, the automotive industry in Madison County grew to include production of headlights, taillights, horns, batteries, and other accessories. Also known for its Native American history, the mounds near Anderson are believed . . . — — Map (db m238929) HM
The Capital Commission, meeting near what would become the junction of the National Road and White River, identified the location as the site for the new state capital in 1822. Alexander Ralston and Elias P. Fordham, influenced by Pierre Charles . . . — — Map (db m238989) HM
Samuel Langhorne Clemens was the sixth of seven chilrden of a merchant and his wife. He spent his youth in Missouri, then a slave state. After a career as a printer and steamboat pilot, he became a journalist, travel writer, humorist and . . . — — Map (db m132843) HM
A mixture of quaint country atmosphere and scholarly excellence is brought to life in Marshall County. The landscape is home to the second largest natural lake in Indiana, Lake Maxinkuckee. Blueberries are grown throughout the county. The . . . — — Map (db m238944) HM
One of the country's largest deposits of gypsum, an ingredient in gypsum board or dry wall, is located in Martin County. As early as 1818, tool-sharpening whetstones were processed from the rocks around Hindostan Falls on the East Fork of White . . . — — Map (db m238775) HM
From 1867 to 1980 public elementary School 4 occupied this site, providing education for neighborhood children. Starting in 1922, with school segregation, School 4 served African American children. African American educator and reformer Mary E. . . . — — Map (db m132760) HM
Here stood the cabin of
John McCormick
one of the first settlers
in central Indiana.
The commissioners appointed
by the legislature to select
a site for the permanent seat
of government of
the state of . . . — — Map (db m81863) HM
John W. McCormick (1791-1825) was one of the first European-American pioneers of Indianapolis, settling near the eastern end of the former Washington Street Bridge in 1820. He built one of the first taverns in the area. In June of 1820, the tavern . . . — — Map (db m132743) HM
Cultural entertainment abounds from Miami County, the birthplace of Cole Porter, writer of songs such as "Kiss Me Kate" and "Anything Goes." The Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, one of seven circuses that wintered in the area between 1880 and 1940, helped . . . — — Map (db m238987) HM
1859. Completion of the first building of the Indianapolis City Hospital, forerunner of Marion County General Hospital. Founder of this oldest general hospital in Indiana was Livingston Dunlap, M.D.
1861–1865. The first patients were . . . — — Map (db m1851) HM
Water power was an important source of energy on the nineteenth-century frontier, and served as a catalyst for economic development in Indianapolis. Settlers built several mills to grind grain and cut wood on Fall Creek, which originally flowed . . . — — Map (db m132750) HM
Over the years Monroe County has played host to many lectures, concerts, and theatrical productions earning it a reputation for a thriving arts and education environment. Additionally, Bloomington's historic town square presents shopping and ethnic . . . — — Map (db m238952) HM
Often called the literary center of Indiana, Montgomery County was home to many authors including Civil War Gen. Lew Wallace, who wrote "Ben Hur." The community of New Richmond served as the idyllic rural community in the Academy Award-nominated . . . — — Map (db m238776) HM
John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (1923-1968) was one of Indianapolis' elite jazz musicians. Montgomery began playing in the bars along Indiana Avenue and was an active improviser. He played in a vast range of styles despite having no formal musical . . . — — Map (db m132742) HM
Morgan County's northern farmlands are complemented by its southern wooded hills. Morgan-Monroe State Forest is the second largest Indiana state forest with more than 22,000 acres. A fishery in the Martinsville area raises goldfish and is one of the . . . — — Map (db m238873) HM
John Morton-Finney (1889-1998) educator, lawyer, and humanitarian, was born in Kentucky to a former slave. Morton-Finney was a Buffalo Soldier in World War I, a teacher at historically black colleges, and taught Greek, Latin, German, Spanish, and . . . — — Map (db m132739) HM
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials dedicates this brick pathway as its 2000 inaugural Legacy Project, designed to promote the spirit of community and transportation partnership. This Legacy Project commemorates . . . — — Map (db m239047) HM
Nearly vertical strata found in the stone at the Kentland Crater evoke theories about either a meteorite impact or a major earthquake 65 million years ago. George Ade, popular newspaper columnist and playwright from the 1890s through the 1940s, was . . . — — Map (db m238766) HM
A chain of nine lakes, naturally connected, provides a scenic avenue through Noble County's rich farmland for fishing and other water sports. They are part of a park called the Chain O' Lakes State Park. — — Map (db m238925) HM
The Normal College, now incorporated into IUPUIs School of Health and Human Sciences, was the oldest continuously operating physical training school in the country. Founded by German immigrants, the school first opened in New York in 1866, moving . . . — — Map (db m231635) HM
The Ohio River forms the eastern boundary of Indiana's smallest county. During the mid-1800s, more than 100 paddleboats and flatboats left the Rising Sun wharfs each week, loaded with produce for market and passengers traveling to southern river . . . — — Map (db m238646) HM
The county is known for its wooded beauty and artesian mineral springs. Once considered the Eighth Wonder of the World, West Baden Springs Hotel features a 200-foot diameter dome suspended 130 feet above its mosaic tile atrium floor. The nearby town . . . — — Map (db m238956) HM
Mary Burchard Orvis (1880-1964) came to IU in 1916 to work for the Indianapolis Center of the Extension Division as an executive secretary. She became an assistant professor of journalism and the "officer in charge" of the Center in 1921 holding . . . — — Map (db m132744) HM
Indiana's largest waterfall, Cataract Falls, tumbles into Cataract Lake in northern Owen County. Wolf Cave in McCormick's Creek State Park, near Spencer, provides a unique opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts. — — Map (db m238866) HM
Parke County has preserved the majority of its covered bridges, many of them dating back to the 1800s, and boasts more than any other county in the nation. Life in the early communities centered around the mills established along Sugar Creek, Big . . . — — Map (db m238843) HM
Perry County contributes to Indiana's preserved open wilderness with its approximately 60,000 acres the Hoosier National Forest. The Cannelton Locks and Dam, built between 1963 and 1974, assist barges in their navigation of the Ohio River along . . . — — Map (db m238774) HM
Pike County's major deposits of coal support an active strip-mining industry and provide fuel for electric generating plants located on the White River. These plants produce power for various metropolitan and rural Indiana areas. — — Map (db m238954) HM
In 1842 former President Martin Vin Buren was unceremoniously toppled from his carriage on the muddy National Road in Plainfield, Indiana. The Hoosier "welcoming committee" was still angry over his veto of a bill to provide much needed funding to . . . — — Map (db m239039) HM
Thick beach grass grows atop a grooved sand dune, reminiscent of the great hills of sand bordering Lake Michigan in Porter County. The county is headquarters for the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Here, the federal government works to protect . . . — — Map (db m238921) HM
Posey County is the site of two of America's early utopian communities. German religious leader George Rapp and his followers prepared for what they believed was the imminent second coming of Christ. Scottish industrialist Robert Owen purchased the . . . — — Map (db m238941) HM
The Tippecanoe River wanders through rich farmland inviting sandhill cranes and other waterfowl to flock to Pulaski County. Acreage is reserved by the state to protect wildlife and provide beautiful areas for hiking, camping, horseback riding, and . . . — — Map (db m238931) HM
Putnam County's 15,000-acre natural area is along Big Walnut River's deep stream corridor. Great blue heron and great horned owls can be found among some of Indiana's largest trees in the Big Walnut Nature Preserve. — — Map (db m238645) HM
Settled by Quakers and African-American Freedmen farmers from the Carolinas, Randolph County provided a corridor for the mid-19th century Underground Railroad. In the decades following the Civil War, the drilling of natural gas brought major glass . . . — — Map (db m238979) HM
Freeman Briley Ransom (1884-1947) studied theology at Walden University and Law at Columbia University. Moving to Indianapolis in 1911, he boarded with C.J. Walker, became the company's attorney, and eventually served as the Madam Walker Company . . . — — Map (db m132740) HM
Social reformer Roberta West Nicholson moved to Indianapolis ca. 1925. She co-founded the Indiana Birth Control League in 1932, renamed Planned Parenthood. As state representative, Nicholson sponsored a 1935 Heart Balm Bill that outlawed suing . . . — — Map (db m210951) HM
Tradition and craftsmanship have been the hallmarks of Ripley County's furniture, casket, and cabinet making industries. The arches, columns, and spire of Tyson United Methodist Church add variety to the county's architecture. When the tiny . . . — — Map (db m238930) HM
In 1910 Indianapolis physician Robert Long and his wife Clara provided the funds for the construction of a hospital to serve the teaching needs of the Indiana University School of Medicine, as well as the health needs of poor patients throughout the . . . — — Map (db m132710) HM
Here, at 635 W. Market Street, original Saints Constantine and Elena Romanian Orthodox Church was dedicated in 1911; incorporated in 1916. Church has served Romanian community spiritually, culturally, and socially. Congregation built current church . . . — — Map (db m95236) HM
Romanians came to Indiana in the early 1900s in search of a better life. Attracted by industrial jobs, many joined other Eastern European immigrants and settled in nearby communities, working in packinghouses and factories. They preserved their . . . — — Map (db m238740) HM
David K. Rubins (1902-1985) artist and educator, came to the IU Herron School of Art in 1935. He taught and directed the sculpture program for 45 years. His works include the statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Indiana State Office Complex, the Lilly . . . — — Map (db m132741) HM
Rush County has some of the most productive and beautifully distinctive farmland in the nation. The Little Blue, Big Blue, and Flatrock rivers provide scenic vistas along their meandering banks surrounded by farms that at one time produced more . . . — — Map (db m238914) HM
Scott County's countryside and climate make it an ideal place for enjoying wild, open natural areas and farming crops such as tomatoes, corn, and beans. One of America's largest vegetable canneries was established here in 1899 to can locally . . . — — Map (db m238790) HM
May Wright Sewall (1844-1920) was an educator, cultural leader, and organizer of the woman's suffragette movement in Indianapolis. She formed the Art Association of Indianapolis, which became the John Herron Institute and later became the IU Herron . . . — — Map (db m132713) HM
Indiana's first railroad, which ran 1.25 miles from Shelbyville to Lewis Creek, made its first journey on July 4, 1834. Charles Major, inspired by his Shelbyville surroundings, produced best-selling novels such as "The Bears of Blue River" around . . . — — Map (db m238853) HM
In 1922, six nursing students at the IU Training School for Nurses in
Indianapolis founded Sigma Theta Tau, an honor society to recognize
scholarship and promote leadership in nursing. By 1929, the society
included six chapters in the Midwest and . . . — — Map (db m231629) HM
The Lincoln family moved to Indiana in 1816 and here, near Little Pigeon Creek, Abraham Lincoln spent his youth from ages 7 to 21. There are a number of memorials in the county honoring the Lincolns, including the Lincoln cabin site and the graves . . . — — Map (db m238927) HM
Throughout Indiana's history, Oliver tractors, Singer sewing machines, Johnson outboard motors, Studebaker vehicles, and other items have been manufactured in the South Bend area. The St. Joseph River, once traveled by Native-Americans, French . . . — — Map (db m238758) HM
The low, swampy land along the Kankakee River was drained to contribute to Starke County's fertile soil of which 75 percent is used for farming. This tranquil land can be enjoyed by traveling scenic Lincoln Highway through the county. The peaceful . . . — — Map (db m238874) HM
Commercial steam heat came to Indianapolis when Marmon-Perry Light Co. delivered steam to the Grand Opera House in downtown Indianapolis in 1888. Formed in 1892 to consolidate several small private power operations, by 1931 the Indianapolis Power . . . — — Map (db m238804) HM
In a region where the Potawatomi tribe ruled for many years, Pokagon State Park takes its name from the last of the Indiana Potawatomi leaders, Simon Pokagon. The park, a winter recreational resort with at 1,700-foot-long toboggan slide, also offers . . . — — Map (db m238959) HM
George P. Stewart (1874-1924) was co-founder of the Indianapolis Recorder newspaper in 1897 and in 1899 became sole owner, editor and publisher until his death in 1924. The Recorder published positive stories acclaiming achievements and . . . — — Map (db m132714) HM
Frances Connecticut Stout (1854-1933) was a successful businesswoman who epitomized African-American determination and strength in Indianapolis. In the late 1880s, Frances and her husband Benjamin became the first African-American stand-holders in . . . — — Map (db m132715) HM
Side A Few names resonate with automotive enthusiast like Stutz. Renowned for their striking appearances, superb handling, and speed, Stutz was Americas first production performance car. The flamboyant, Harry C. Stutz, produced iconic cars . . . — — Map (db m169433) HM
Coal has been mined in Sullivan County since 1816. Today, agriculture and coal continue to dominate the county's economy. The Greene-Sullivan State Forest, which encompasses more than 100 lakes and five campgrounds, is located on previously . . . — — Map (db m238919) HM
The second of seven children of a Quaker cotton manufacturer and abolitionist, Susan Brownell Anthony learned to read and write at just 3 years old. Her father structured her upbringing around self-discipline, principled beliefs and self-respect. . . . — — Map (db m132842) HM
Switzerland County was settled in 1802 by Swiss colonists who came to this Ohio River area to cultivate grapes for wine-making. Authors Edward Eggleston, writer of "The Hoosier School-Master," and brother George, were born here. Vevay, the county . . . — — Map (db m238871) HM
Talking Wall, 2015
Bernard Williams (b. 1964 Chicago, Illinois)
steel and paint
144 x 244 x 79 inches
Bernard Williams' projects investigate the complexities of American history and culture through painting, . . . — — Map (db m132761) HM
The American Legion, chartered by Congress in 1919, became the largest organization advocating for U.S. veterans. It established national headquarters in Indianapolis and dedicated the building here in 1925. In the wake of WWI and amid concerns . . . — — Map (db m231621) HM
The College Inn, a popular restaurant with School of Dentistry students, faculty, and staff was opened on this site in 1931 by School of Medicine faculty member Louis Mazzini. It was so popular with students that one class paid for a sidewalk . . . — — Map (db m132752) HM
The Indiana Steam Clock was designed for the Indiana State Museum by horologist Raymond L. Saunders and was inspired by his world famous Gastown Steam Clock in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. This steam clock is made of stainless steel, with brass trim, is . . . — — Map (db m238803) HM
A "burying ground" established near this site in 1821 is believed to have been the first cemetery in what is now Indianapolis. It has been historically referred to as the "plague cemetery" because the first interments were people who died that year . . . — — Map (db m132704) HM
This one story, brick structure with slate roof and copper finishings was built by the former Water Works of Indianapolis in 1870.
The installation began operation in 1871 as the first public water service for the City of Indianapolis. It . . . — — Map (db m174981) HM
Built as the Washington Street Station of Indianapolis Water Company in 1870. Given to the city by the company in 1976. Restored by Krannert Charitable Trust in 1981. Dedicated on November 12, 1982. — — Map (db m175131) HM
After serving throughout the Revolutionary War he freed his slaves and in 1800 moved from Kentucky to Indiana. In 1820 he came to Indianapolis and built one of the first houses on "donation land." In 1822 he moved from the "donation land" to this . . . — — Map (db m132706) HM
Thomas Alva Edison, the youngest of seven children, did poorly in school because his mind frequently wandered during lessons. After his mother began homeschooling him, Edison began to excel at learning. Untreated ear infections and a childhood . . . — — Map (db m132845) HM
In the early 19th century, Shawnee Chief Tecumseh and his brother, Tenskwatawa (The Prophet), created a united Native American force with which they hoped to drive white settlers south of the Ohio River. The capital of this Indian confederacy was . . . — — Map (db m238764) HM
The farming communities in Tipton County produce quality crops of tomatoes, corn, soybeans, and apples. Local festivals celebrating country lifestyles include the annual Pork Festival, which highlights the number of hogs produced in Tipton County . . . — — Map (db m238920) HM
The second smallest of all the Indiana counties, Union is the home of two state parks and a state recreation area. Whitewater Memorial State Park was dedicated in 1949 as a living memorial to the men and women of Indiana who served the cause of . . . — — Map (db m238951) HM
Historic and modern worlds meet in Vanderburgh County. Located here is a historic Middle Mississippian Native American village from the 14th and 15th centuries. The inhabitants built a commercial and religious regional center that included an . . . — — Map (db m238751) HM
The Wabash River, quiet farms, and county fairs provide the backdrop for the home of Ernie Pyle, who was born and grew up near Dana. As a Pulitzer Prize winning author and World War II combat reporter, Pyle wrote about the average American soldier . . . — — Map (db m238768) HM
Sitting at the junction of the National Road and the Wabash River, Vigo County has played a vital role in the transportation of goods to and from Indiana markets. Terre Haute means "high ground" and reflects early French influence in the area. Paul . . . — — Map (db m238840) HM
Madam C.J. Walker (1867-1919) was one of America's first female African-American millionaires. She was born on a cotton plantation in Louisiana to former slaves and was orphaned by the age of seven. In the 1890's she began to lose her hair and . . . — — Map (db m132736) HM
Williamsport Falls drops 67 feet from an overhanging ledge into a rocky ravine. Formed by Fall Branch, a tributary of the Wabash River, the waterfall varies from a mere trickle in the summer months to a spectacular torrent during spring thaws. — — Map (db m238778) HM
Although the land is rich in coal deposits and heavily mined, Warrick County farmers produce corn, soybeans, and wheat cultivated on reclaimed farmland. The community also is known for its production of apples, sweet corn, and tomatoes. — — Map (db m238915) HM
National Old Trail Road in Wayne County is marked by the 18-foot high Madonna of the Trail statue. The National Road was a primary route for immigration into Indiana and provided access to essential eastern markets for Hoosier companies. Two such . . . — — Map (db m238934) HM
Wells County uses 85 percent of its land for farming, soybeans being its most abundant crop. The quiet sprawling farmland does not hint at the history of the county's namesake, William Wells, who was captured by a Miami raiding party in 1784 and . . . — — Map (db m238926) HM
White County is often referred to as the summer playground of the Midwest. Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman have historically provided resort destinations for nearby Chicago residents looking for an escape from the heat of the city. White County remains . . . — — Map (db m238753) HM
Farmers produce large crops of corn, hay, and winter wheat in Whitley County, where more than 80 percent of the land is used for farming. This county's contributions to the arts include the manufacturing of internationally renowned bassoons. . . . — — Map (db m238955) HM
Wilbur and Orville Wright were two of seven children of a church bishop and his wife and spent part of their childhood in Richmond, Indiana. The first aircraft they saw was a toy helicopter their father brought home from a business trip. After . . . — — Map (db m132848) HM
Revolutionary War veteran Isaac Wilson, one of the first settlers in Indianapolis, built a frame house on this site in 1821 or 1822. Just west of this location Wilson built the first mill for grinding grain on Fall Creek. Wilson died in 1823 and was . . . — — Map (db m132705) HM
The Indiana State Fairgrounds Mile is often lauded for the significant part it has played in Indiana racing history, as well as the nations. One of Americas earliest auto racing sites, it gained world renown on June 29th, 1903 when Barney . . . — — Map (db m175593) HM
This Plaque is dedicated to the historic preservation and memory of the past, alongside those who trail blazed the way
Founders: Oriental Lodge #500 Dedicated 1915
Present Owners: Prince Hall Masonic Temple Association Dedicated 1983
. . . — — Map (db m231524) HM
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