On Middle Rd at Grissom Ave, on the left when traveling north on Middle Rd.
(Front Side)
Construction begun summer 1942 under Captain Stratton O. Hammon, who used broad authority over laborers, suppliers, and railroad; base in use February 1943. More than 1,000 workers employed during construction. Base was over . . . — — Map (db m63819) HM
On Washington Street south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
County formed by Indiana General Assembly 1821. Thirty acres of land were purchased, and John Tipton donated thirty acres, for county seat. State commissioners named county seat Tiptona — after Tipton; local elected commissioners renamed it . . . — — Map (db m48105) HM
On Jackson Street south of 3rd Street (State Road 46), on the left when traveling south.
Revolutionary War Soldiers
buried in Bartholomew County
1776 ——— 1976
(Row One) - - William Campbell • John Carney • Joseph Carter • Arthur Chenoweth, Jr. • Thomas Cook • Richard H. Crittenden • Benjamin Ensley • . . . — — Map (db m48339) HM
On Washington Street south of 3rd Street (State Road 46), on the right when traveling south.
The Bartholomew County Memorial for veterans is a tribute to those living and dead who answered the Nations Call in the conflicts of the twentieth century.
Sherman Rhude 1897-1918 • Gordon Haggard 1908-1944 • John Arrington 1948-1967 • . . . — — Map (db m314124) WM
On Jackson Street south of 3rd Street (State Road 46), on the left when traveling south.
( Left Side )
- -( Seals )- - Branches of the United States Military
( Right Side )
They shall grow not old
as we that are left grow old
Age will not worry them
nor time condemn
But at the going down of the sun . . . — — Map (db m48337) WM
On Jackson Street south of 3rd Street (State Road 46), on the left when traveling south.
In Honor
of those who served
their Country in the World War
1917 — (Seal) — 1918
(American War Mothers)
Erected 1929
Bartholomew County War Mothers — — Map (db m48341) HM
On Jackson Street just south of 7th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In late 1800’s railroads and new technology opened national markets to Midwest producers, including Indiana, a leader in corn products. Joseph Gent patented operations and devices to mass-produce flaked corn. Gaff, Gent, & Thomas Co. Began making . . . — — Map (db m238476) HM
On 5th Street at Lafayette Avenue, on the left when traveling west on 5th Street.
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This building is an important work associated
with Modernism in architecture and possesses
national significance in commemorating the
history of the United States of America.
2001 . . . — — Map (db m251092) HM
On County Road 325W at Lowell Rd, on the right when traveling north on County Road 325W.
From 1830 to 1880 the community of Lowell Mills thrived here along Driftwood River. There were two grist mills, a cooperage, a shoemaker's shop, a distillery, a saw mill, a woolen mill, an inn and general store. When the mills closed, the town was . . . — — Map (db m63794) HM
On 17th St at Orinoco Ave, on the right when traveling west on 17th St.
(Front Side)
Incorporated and its factory built here 1890. Reorganized 1891; William H. Lincoln then led the company to great success, stressing quality and artistic merit in fine, high-grade furniture. By 1895, production included . . . — — Map (db m63818) HM
On 3rd Street (Indiana Route 46) west of Lafayette Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Our Pioneer Heritage
Here, from the days of the frontier, the covered wagon, the Indian Wars, come reflections which make us feel humbly grateful for the vision, courage and sacrifice of our pioneer forebears which made possible the community . . . — — Map (db m242295) HM
Congregation was formed in 1879; reorganization in 1882 by the Reverend John R. Miller and a core of determined members. The present building, formerly a theater, was acquired in 1913. This African-American church, like many others, has served its . . . — — Map (db m248582) HM
On Lindsey Street, on the right when traveling south.
To the memory of
Gen. John Tipton
1786-1839
Founder of Columbus, Indiana
Gen. Joseph Bartholomew
1766-1840
Our county bears his name
Both heroes at Tippecanoe — — Map (db m242302) HM WM
On 10th Street at Reed Street, on the right when traveling east on 10th Street.
Second Baptist members Lizzie
Hubbard & Fannie Davis first
women registered to vote in
Bartholomew County after
partial suffrage act of 1917 — — Map (db m289212) HM
On 3rd Street at Jackson Street, on the left when traveling west on 3rd Street.
((The ‘greatest care’ has been given to get each person’s name correct. If any mistakes are found, please contact me so correction can be made. - - Al Wolf.))
Honor Roll
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Bartholomew County . . . — — Map (db m48551) WM
