May 30, 1996
In recognition of all the
American Legion Veterans
of Rainbow Post #263
Cayuga, Indiana.
Presented by the
Sons of the American Legion
Squadron #263 — — Map (db m58624) WM
100 yards south, Harrison's Army crossed the Big Vermillion at sunrise, having just built Boyd's Blockhouse, enroute to the Prophet's Town at the mouth of the Tippecanoe to disperse the Indians there assembled. — — Map (db m3700) HM
( West Side )
Iraq and Afghanistan War Deaths from Indiana
( Row One )
Steven Faulkenburg ▫ Jeffrey Corban ▫ Jason Profitt ▫ Christopher Monroe ▫ James Brown ▫ Richard Langenbrunner ▫ Michael . . . — — Map (db m58668) WM
At this spot the 77th Infantry Division lost a Buddy.
Ernie Pyle 18 April, 1945
This is a replica of the original built at Ie Shima by the 1118 Engineer Combat Group United States Army. — — Map (db m8900) HM
County commissioners ordered (1873) to replace unsafe bridge over Big Vermillion River at Eugene. Built 1873 by Joseph J. Daniels, Rockville: Burr truss design, 180 foot span, using existing abutments. Closed to vehicle traffic, 1974. Listed in . . . — — Map (db m3701) HM
Hillsdale platted 1872. Railroads were instrumental in town's development. Businesses located near depot at base of hill; residential areas were built on side and top of hill. Concrete steps were constructed 1903 by John H. Self to facilitate access . . . — — Map (db m3681) HM
County commissioners ordered (1885) as link across Little Vermillion River at Newport & Quaker Point Free Gravel Road. Built 1885 by Joseph J. Daniels, Rockville: Burr truss design, 180 foot span, sandstone abutments. Floor replaced, 1984. Listed in . . . — — Map (db m3699) HM
During a brief heyday in the early 20th century, hill climb races captured the imagination of automobile enthusiasts across America. A multitude of auto manufacturers, anxious to prove their cars, enlisted motorsports’ best drivers to compete in . . . — — Map (db m175840) HM
Vermillion County was created by an act of the State Legislature January 2, 1824. On this site the first Courthouse was erected in 1825 at the cost of $345.00. The present structure was built in 1924.
This plaque placed in 1974 in Honor of . . . — — Map (db m3676) HM
Dedicated to all veterans during war and peace time.
(Lower - Middle: panel):
Nothing hurts like being forgotten. Nothing helps like being remembered. For those who fight for it, life has a special flavor the protected never know. . . . — — Map (db m8930) WM
Side One First county jail built 1828 of logs at southwest corner of court-house lawn. Second jail built 1836 of brick. Third jail and sheriff's residence built 1868 of brick in Italianate Style. This 1868 structure became sheriff's . . . — — Map (db m3682) HM
(Front of Memorial)
In Appreciation of Everyone from this Community
who served during World War II
( Row One )
Billy Samson ▫ Albert Koma ▫ Jack Lewis ▫ John Hardie ▫ Jesse Allen ▫ Thomas . . . — — Map (db m58452) WM
