Ripley County Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

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

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]

The Finest Looking Private Driveway Bridge In The State Of Indiana

Just 1/4 mile south of Olean, Indiana is East County Road 650 South which is a deadend road. However it wasn’t always a deadend. Before 1947 this section of roadway sat on what was known as the Vers…[View More]

The Abandoned State Route 129 Phantom Bridge, Cross Plains, Indiana

Hidden in the woods on the west side of State Route 129 between the towns of Olean and Cross Plains Indiana are the remains of this single lane stone arch bridge which spans Little Raccoon Creek. Sout…[View More]

Cave Hill Road Steel Through Truss Bridge, Olean, Indiana

Located in a deep valley just 1 mile from Olean, Indiana is the Cavehill Road Steel Through Truss Bridge. Built in 1948 this single lane Parker Truss bridge replaced a 3 span stone arch bridge that st…[View More]

Friendship Stone Arch Bridge, Friendship, Indiana

Less than a mile northwest of Friendship, Indiana is this beautiful four span stone arch bridge built in 1909 by Henry Harmon of Vernon, Indiana at a cost of $3800.00. Harmon won the bid to build the …[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.

U.S. Route 50 Phantom Bridge, Ripley County, Indiana

Phantom Bridge found along U.S. Route 50 in Indiana.

St. Louis Catholic Church, Batesville, Indiana

Built in 1868 the St. Louis Catholic Church in Batesville, Indiana can be seen from virtually every point in the town. This also has a great story about the altar in the…[View More]

St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church

Established and built in 1897, the St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church is probably one of the 5 most beautiful churches in Indiana.

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