Jennings County Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

The Abandoned Schools of Butlerville, Indiana

Butlerville, Indiana built a high school in 1904 and a grade school in 1922. Unfortunately neither school has been used in over 20 years and time has taken its toll on both buildings.

Crosley Bridge, Vernon, Indiana

Powell Crosley was a wealthy entrepreneur from Cincinnati, Ohio who purchased thousands of acres of ground in Jennings County, Indiana. Here’s the story of the bridge he had built for his person…[View More]

Jefferson Proving Ground, Madison, Indiana

Established in 1941, the Jefferson Proving Ground facility was operational up until 1995. This video is about the historic structures hidden deep in the woods.

Old Tunnel Mill, Vernon, Indiana

Built in the 1824, Old Tunnel Mill is hidden in the dense forest near Vernon, Indiana. Only a few walls and the stack remain.

Jennings County Historical Society Museum, Vernon, Indiana

Established in 1961 the Jennings County Historical Society Museum building was originally a stage coach stop and tavern!

A Place Called Yesterday, Hayden, Indiana

A fascinating story of a man who accidentally began collecting music boxes and grew it into one of the finest collections in the country.

Hayden Historical Museum, Hayden, Indiana

The Hayden Historical Museum is one of the best small town history museums in the state of Indiana featuring items, articles and artifacts of the area. I highly recommend …[View More]

Covered Bridges of Jennings County, Indiana

Only 2 covered bridges remain in Jennings County, Indiana, the James Creek Covered Bridge and the Scipio Covered Bridge. Here’s the story on the history of both bridge…[View More]

Jennings County, Indiana Courthouse

Built in 1860 at a cost of $26,375.00 this was the third courthouse for Jennings County.

Historic Vernon, Indiana

Vernon, Indiana is the County Seat yet it is one of the smaller towns in the state. Sever interesting stories can be heard in this video regarding it’s history and …[View More]

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