Back To School Day 3!
The answer to yesterday’s trivia question was Henry Township with 559 students, aged 5-21, in 1843! How did Shenandoah in Fall Creek Township get its name? Fun trivia:
Township Trivia!
Today, we are wrapping up Township Trivia for Henry Township and what a fun two weeks it has been! There is so much more about Henry County and all her townships at the Museum…there just isn’t enough room on the internet! If you can, stop by and see what all we have. Next week, we…
Township Trivia!
The Maxwell image yesterday was a 1910 model. Here is a picture of our 1911: We can’t leave sports history out! What year did this state championship occur? Finally, a sneak peek at our newest item:
Township Trivia Time!
Yesterday’s parade pictures were from 1947 and 1948, respectively. Today, we look at this picture of a 19__ Maxwell. Of course, you can always come to the Museum to see our 1911 Maxwell! Check back here tomorrow to find out the year of this Maxwell plus a sneak peek at one of our newest items!…
Township Trivia!
Was the Maxim-Bradway Building 4 or 5 stories tall? Today’s trivia: The annual Memorial Day parade is nearly upon us. Here are two pictures from parades in what years…1943/44, 1950/1951, or 1947/48?
Time for Township Trivia!
At the end of last week, we pondered how Henry County came to be Henry County. Here is one theory: Interesting! Today, we look at the Maxim-Bradway Building that was on Race Street, just south of the courthouse. Was it 4 stories…
Township Trivia Time!
The Old North 14th Street cemetery is considered to be New Castle’s first burying ground: And here is a picture of how the old cemetery was laid out at South Mound Cemetery: To finish up this week of trivia, who or…
Township Trivia!
This is why Elm Street was named as such: This information comes from “History of New Castle, Indiana, Memoirs of William Clement Bond, 1858-1950.” Can you imagine? An elm tree growing from the roof of a shop! Today’s mystery: What is believed to be New Castle’s first burying ground?
Township Trivia Time!
Yesterday’s picture was a badge awarded at the second agricultural fair in New Castle. Today’s trivia: 14th Street in New Castle was once called Elm Street. Do you know why? Answer tomorrow!
Township Trivia!
What is the significance of the date June 1, 2022? This is a bit difficult to read so I’ll transcribe the top half for you: “An act was passed by the Indiana Legislature in February, 1821, creating the present county of Henry. The act was not signed by the Governor, Jonathan Jennings, till December 31,…