Dearborn County Archives - Page 6 of 9 - History in Your Own Backyard

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.

Dillsboro, Indiana

Dillsboro, Indiana was founded in 1818 when William Frasier received a land grant for this area.

City of Spires Museum, Aurora, Indiana

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

Saint Leon Pole Raising 2016

This pole raising event began in the town of St. Leon, Indiana in 1892 and is celebrated every 4 years just before the Presidential election.

Businesses & Homes of West Harrison, Indiana

West Harrison, Indiana has been home to many businesses over the years including distilleries, feed mills, furniture factories and more!

Jesse Hunt House Hotel

The Jesse Hunt House was the first 3 story brick building in the state of Indiana built around 1818.

Widolffs General Store

Widolff’s General Store has been serving the community in northern Dearborn County since 1904.

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!

Klump’s Tavern, New Alsace, Indiana

Klump’s Tavern was established in 1914 although the tavern was built back in the early 1800s. John Hunt Morgan and his men stopped at the tavern when they came thru …[View More]

Ghost Town of Weisburg, Indiana

Weisburg, Indiana was established in 1858 and at one time was a very busy town with a post office, train depot, hotel, tavern and general store. However, after the passeng…[View More]

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