Decatur County Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

The Volk Ford Bridge, Enochsburg, Indiana

Straddling the border of Decatur & Franklin Counties in southeastern Indiana is the Volk Ford stone arch bridge built in 1895. The 3 span, one lane bridge is about 90 feet long and carries traffic…[View More]

United States Center Population Marker for 1890, Decatur County, Indiana

Every 10 years since 1790 the United States has conducted a census survey to get an idea of how many people are in the country and where they are located. After each census a marker is placed in the l…[View More]

Historic Saint Paul, Indiana

Saint Paul, Indiana was established around 1816 by Jonathan Paul who was looking for a place to build a grist mill. Over the years the town has grown with industries such…[View More]

Former YMCA Building, Greensburg, Indiana

Constructed in 1915 this is one of 2 buildings with this design. The other being in Chicago. In 2015 the “Y” was transformed into apartments for senior living.

First Christian Church, Greensburg, Indiana

The First Christian Church in Greensburg, Indiana was established in 1832 with the current church building constructed in 1869. The church bell was originally used in a stea…[View More]

History of New Point, Indiana

New Point, Indiana was originally called Crackaway for the men who raced their buggies through town cracking their horse whips as they ran for the finish line.

Springhill Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg, Indiana

The Springhill Presbyterian Church was established around 1815 and is still an active congregation today.

Kingston Presbyterian Church, Kingston, Indiana

The Kingston Presbyterian Church was founded in 1823 with the current structure built in 1883.

St. Maurice Catholic Church, St. Maurice, Indiana

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

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Enochsburg, Indiana

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

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