General Robert H. Milroy, 1816–1890, was appointed colonel of the 9th Indiana Infantry, later promoted to brigadier and major general. He saw extensive action in western Virginia. After the war he served as Indian agent in State of Washington. — — Map (db m2312) HM
Born February 17, 1892 in Rensselaer; became part of New York Tin Pan Alley music scene. Wrote for Broadway musicals such hits as "Second Hand Rose" (Grant Clarke, lyrics) for Fanny Brice (1921 Ziegfeld Follies) and "Zing! Went the Strings of . . . — — Map (db m27712) HM
In memory of all those who, lose their lives and to the brave men and women who gave their lives to save so many others on September 11, 2001. Their courage and love of our country will be a source of strength and comfort to our great nation, God . . . — — Map (db m240944) WM
Incorporated as a municipal
steam power plant in 1898.
Changed to diesel power in 1925.
Remodeled and enlarged in 1939.
Chas S Chamberlin • Superintendent
Louis C Ramp • Asst Superintendent
J W Moore & Son • Consulting Engineers . . . — — Map (db m27808) HM
Erected by the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions with funds from Katharine Drexel and operated by the Society of the Precious Blood with federal funds, 60 Indian boys from distant reservations were annually trained here. — — Map (db m2311) HM
Building donated by Rensselaer Trinity United Methodist Church & moved to this location in 2003 by the Historical Society & Retired Iron Club of Jasper County. Converted to a blacksmith shop & dedicated to all the oldtime blacksmiths & welders of . . . — — Map (db m240752) HM
First Responder and Military Memorial
Eagle Scout Project by Dylan Jay Perry
Troop 152 Rensselaer, Indiana
Dedicated June 5, 2021 — — Map (db m240745) WM
Outhouse built by WPA during Depression costing buyer $5.00. Commonly called "Roosevelt Privies." Donated by Edward Kosta Jr. Family to Fair Grounds in 2013 — — Map (db m240749) HM
Owned by Mrs. Vera Randolph, Parr Postmaster from 1938 to 1968, when the post office closed. Donated to the Jasper County Historical Society in 1969 by Dale Brunton and moved to the Jasper County Fairgrounds. — — Map (db m240750) HM
Built ca. 1870 in Barkley Township by Mark Quick. In 1901, Thomas Walters bought the farm. The cabin had four additional rooms which were later separated and the cabin was used as a lambing shed. In 1929, Paul J. Hall, Sr., bought the farm. The . . . — — Map (db m240746) HM