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Built in 1882 the St. Maurice Catholic Church ties in with several other communities in Decatur County, Indiana.

The Cooper House was built in 1924-1925 and is threatened with demolition by the City of Fairfield.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church is built entirely out of stone which was extracted by the local parishioners in nearby Salt Creek.

The Westport Covered Bridge was almost lost in a flood in 1959 and later in the 1970s became a victim of neglect. Today it’s restored and a cornerstone for Decatu…[View More]

History of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Millhousen, Indiana which includes the story of the headless saint!

Established in 1827, the Ontario Center Cemetery was in use up until 1922.

The Westport Christian Church dates back to the mid 1800s and at one time Helen Keller attended a service at this building.

The Sardinia Baptist Church dates back to 1835 and was known as Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.

History of the Erie Triangle in North Springfield, Pennsylvania. Originally the State of Pennsylvania had a straight border with the State of New York but had little lake…[View More]

Dr. Elwood Mead was born and raised in Patriot, Indiana. He went on to become one of the leading figures to help irrigate the western half of the United States.