Ripley County Archives - Page 4 of 4 - History in Your Own Backyard

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]

History of Milan, Indiana

Milan, Indiana is a town most famous for their State Championship Basketball Team from 1954.

Saint Charles Catholic Church

Built in 1908 St. Charles Catholic Church originated as a Bishop Parish.

Milan ’54 Museum

The Milan ’54 Museum is dedicated to the 1954 basketball team who took their town to a state championship.

Lustron Home – Milan

Built completely out of steel, the Lustron homes were kit houses built shortly after WWII to help with the housing shortage.

Former King Hotel & The Hog Rock Café

The King Hotel was opened in 1915 as a hotel and restaurant mainly for the train passengers as they came thru town.

Milan United Methodist Church

The Milan Methodist Church was established in 1885 with the current structure built in 1927.

Historic Homes of Milan, Indiana

Milan, Indiana has a wide variety of architecture throughout the town with homes dating back to 1902.

Milan Wesleyan Church

The building where the Milan Wesleyan Church stands today was originally constructed as a feed mill.

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