Osgood Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

The Ripley County fair dates back to the 1850s and is still held each year. Originally the fair was held in Versailles and later it was moved to Osgood.

Osgood Quarries

The Osgood Rock Quarries began operation in the early 1900s and continued to operate until the 1950s.

Osgood Historical Museum

The Osgood Historical Museum houses many historic artifacts and items from the Osgood area including a rare steam powered automobile.

Damm Theatre

Constructed in 1892 as a livery stable. In 1920 it was remodeled into a theater.

Osgood Carnegie Public Library

The Osgood Carnegie Library was established in 1909 and the current building was constructed in 1914 with a grant from the Carnegie Foundation.

History of Osgood, Indiana

Osgood was established in 1856 as a rail line stop. The town was named after the railroad engineer “Mr. Osgood”.

Bilby Tower

The Bilby Towers were used to survey the lands across the United States from about 1926 through the 1970s. This particular tower was originally erected in Louisiana in 1972…[View More]

Willson Dairy Farm, Osgood, Indiana

The Willson Dairy Farm was originally 1140 acres where milk was shipped as far away as Cincinnati.

Bridges of Osgood, Indiana

Osgood, Indiana is home to many historic bridges used by automobiles and trains. Some bridges have been lost over the years including a covered bridge.

King Steam Car

Built in 1898 the King Steam Car was built by a local resident in Osgood. Today it resides in the Osgood History Museum.

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