Near Pierce Road (State Road 4) 0.4 miles east of Primrose Road.
In Memory Of
Honorable Richard Mangus, State Representative
1930 - 2008
Indiana General Assembly 1972-2004
Indiana Natural Resources Commission 2005-2008
Representative Richard (Dick) Mangus made a difference of Indiana’s natural . . . — — Map (db m75672) HM
On West Worster Parkway, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
This farm equipment was used at the turn of the century in fields that are now part of Potato Creek State Park. Farmers used hay mowers to cut clover and grasses to make feed for horses and cattle. Once cut, the hay rake gathered hay into long . . . — — Map (db m310958) HM
On West Worster Parkway near Primrose Road, on the right when traveling east.
These farm implements represent an extensive farming community that now forms Potato Creek State Park.
The park's acreage was once 110 individual farms.
Families began arriving to the region in the mid-1800s. Converting the land into . . . — — Map (db m310951) HM
On Indiana 4 near Primrose Road, on the right when traveling west.
…our parks and preserves are not mere picnicking places. They are rich storehouses of memories and reveries. They are a solace to the aged and an inspiration to the young.
Richard Lieber, Founder
Indiana State . . . — — Map (db m310761) HM
On West Worster Parkway near Primrose Road, on the right when traveling east.
Raymond Naragon cleared the original 80 acres to provide for his family. Over generations, the farm expanded to 500
acres.
The Naragon Family barn was constructed in 1889. Glacial boulders formed its foundation. Thick planks of native oak . . . — — Map (db m310964) HM
Near Pierce Road (State Road 4) 0.4 miles east of Primrose Road.
Many individuals have worked hard to ensure that Potato Creek State Park has great diversity in natural, cultural and recreational resources.
One person stands out in his support. Representative Richard Mangus worked tirelessly for his beloved . . . — — Map (db m75671) HM
Near Pine Road 0.5 miles north of Pierce Road (County Road 4).
This cemetery was officially created September 6, 1854 when Samuel Gard deeded land to trustees for a burial ground. Free African-American settlers from Huggart Settlement were buried here alongside their white neighbors, not segregated. Porter . . . — — Map (db m61922) HM
Near Pine Road, on the right when traveling north.
Before the days of refrigeration, cool water emerging from this spring kept food fresh. The structure over the spring provided cooling shade, protection from animals, and storage space.
A springhouse contained cans filled with milk, crocks or . . . — — Map (db m268925) HM
