Indiana Archives - Page 2 of 29 - History in Your Own Backyard

With a population of less than 25, Hartford, Indiana is a “Level 4 Ghost Town” which is the most common type of ghost town in the Midwest. In the early years Hartford was a very vibrant c…[View More]

Old Gas Stations: An interview with Jeff Shroyer in Brookville, Indiana

Old gas stations can be found everywhere! Small towns, large cities, interstate exits and back country roads. In this episode of “History In Your Own Backyard” we interview Jeff Shroyer we…[View More]

Bright Providence Presbyterian Church, Bright, Indiana

This locality was settled in the early 1800’s; several of the pioneers came from a Presbyterian heritage. Families had to travel down the hill, ford the Whitewater River to attend the nearest Pr…[View More]

The Historic Blair Cemetery, Olean, Indiana

The historic Blair Cemetery near Olean, Indiana dates back to 1844 and is one of the oldest cemeteries in Ripley County, Indiana. GPS Location: 39º00’16.2″N 85º11’36.2″W

The Historic Weaver Road Bridge, Wallace, Indiana

Built in 1935 this Pratt Through Truss Bridge is about 132 feet long and spans Sugar Mill Creek near Wallace, Indiana. This is a pretty remote location with little traffic. I was at the bridge for a g…[View More]

Lake Waveland Underwater Phantom Bridge, Waveland, Indiana

1920s Lake Waveland Phantom Bridge Waveland, Indiana I have found quite a few Phantom Bridges over the years, but this is the first phantom bridge I’ve found that is under water! The Lake Waveland B…[View More]

The Original Tractor Cab Company, Arlington, Indiana

Original Tractor Cab Owner Wayne Williams tells us in this interview how his grandfather started the company in 1939 out of necessity and inspiration to keep himself warm and dry when using a tractor …[View More]

The Indianapolis Firefighters Museum, Indianapolis, Indiana

The Indianapolis Firefighters Museum has an interesting and unusual history. Built in the 1860s this is one of five original fire houses built in Indianapolis. The station was used up until 1933. Afte…[View More]

The Abandoned and Derelict Campbell Phantom Bridge, New Ross, Indiana

Built by the Elkhart Bridge Company, this is the oldest Elkhart Bridge still standing in the United States. Built in 1902, the bridge was abandoned in the 1960s when I-74 was constructed which bisecte…[View More]

Cave Hill Road Concrete Arch Bridge, Olean, Indiana

Built in 1910 this dual span, earthen filled concrete arch bridge is about 77 feet long and spans Laughery Creek near Olean, Indiana. GPS Location: 39º00’09.6″N 85º11’09.9″W …[View More]

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