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First constructed in 1877 this viaduct is also known as the “Green River Trestle” or the “South Fork Trestle”. When it was originally constructed it was made out of iron with stone support …[View More]
In this video we interview lifelong resident Bob Hess who covers everything from the beginning of Middletown in 1829 to the present day historical society museum which houses thousands of large pho…[View More]
Built in 1823, the Old Meigs Courthouse is the oldest standing courthouse in the Northwest Territory. It operated as a courthouse for less than twenty years before being abandoned in favor of anoth…[View More]
Established in 1827 along the newly formed “National Road”, Knightstown, Indiana is probably most famous for it’s ties to the filming of the 1986 movie “Hoosiers” whic…[View More]
Located in Henry County, Indiana just soutwest of New Castle is the village of Greensboro. In this video we discover the beginnings of this town by the Quakers, it’s involvement in the Civil …[View More]
Established in 1935 the Mt. Lawn Speedway has been the major attraction in Henry County, Indiana for over 80 years. Many Indianapolis 500 race drivers made their way up through the ranks by using t…[View More]
The Court House was built between 1865–1869 at a cost of $120,000. An annex was added in 1905 at a cost of $44,000.
When it was built the commissioners wanted a fireproof courthouse. They …[View More]
This beautiful stone culvert is said to have been built in 1864 when a rail line was built down here through Bonnell and Guilford, Indiana. Apparently there were several different lines built in th…[View More]
Built around 1860 by the Massilon Bridge Company of Massilon, Ohio, this rare bowstring pony truss bridge once carried traffic over Oxford Road. The bridge is about 54 feet long and originally span…[View More]
The Henry County Historical Society Museum has many “one of a kind” items in its possession but probably the most interesting, beautiful and mind boggling item in the museum and for tha…[View More]
