Ripley County Archives | History in Your Own Backyard

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.

Old Michigan Road, Holton, Indiana

History of the Old Michigan Road which ran from the Ohio River to Lake Michigan via Indianapolis.

St. John Lutheran Church

St. John Lutheran Church is a spin off of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. St. John’s was established in 1870.

Napoleon State Bank

The Napoleon State Bank began in 1903 and is one of the few individual banks still operating in the state of Indiana.

Tyson School

The first school house built in Versailles was constructed in 1903. In 1938 the current building was erected which has now been transformed into apartments.

Fernando G. Taylor House

The Fernando G. Taylor house was constructed in 1860 and has been moved off of its original site and completely restored where it is now being used as an attorneys office…[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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