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The Former Applewood Restaurant, Aurora, Indiana

Do you remember the Applewood Restaurant in Aurora? In this episode of “History In Your Own Backyard” we speak with Doug Holland owner of the Applewood about this historic Indiana landmark…[View More]

17 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Historic Aurora, Indiana

Aurora, Indiana is packed with historic buildings and sites. Everywhere you turn you’ll see something of historic significance. In this video we covered 17 historic sites and stories that you pr…[View More]

East Laughery Creek Road Phantom Bridge, Aurora, Indiana

Built in 1917 this single lane pony truss bridge is about 41 feet long and spans a branch of Laughery Creek on East Laughery Creek Road in Dearborn County, Indiana. I remember driving over the bridge …[View More]

Aurora First Presbyterian Church, Aurora, Indiana

Founded in 1850, the Aurora First Presbyterian Church is as beautiful inside as outside with its towering steeple that can be seen for miles. Watch this video and take a tour with us as we explore the…[View More]

Aurora Public Library, Aurora, Indiana

Built in 1914 the Aurora Public Library strongly resembles a Carnegie Library, however it was funded by Georgiana Sutton a local resident of Aurora.

Veraestau State Historic Site, Aurora, Indiana

Built in 4 different phases beginning in 1810, the Veraestau Historic Site sits high on a hill over looking the Ohio River near Aurora, Indiana.

Anna Petrovic Meyer former member of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

Anna Petrovic Meyer played professional Women’s Baseball during WWII when the men went off to war. Here’s her story!

Hillforest Mansion, Aurora, Indiana

The Hillforest Mansion was built between 1853 and 1855 by the Gaff family. To this day, it is one of the most outstanding mansions in the State of Indiana.

City of Spires Museum, Aurora, Indiana

Built by the Baptist in 1848, this is the oldest structure in Aurora, Indiana.

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