Anderson, Indiana

Culture, History, Historical Society

At our home in downtown Anderson, there is a lasting record of a way of life preserved for all to see, treasure and enjoy. We welcome all who are interested in exploring our rich culture and social history. The earliest pioneers, seeking new homes and better farm land, came here when there were only Indian trails and buffalo tracks. They settled along the White River and small creeks in Madison County, encountering the Indians, clearing the timber and stayed because of the richness of the soil. Indiana was the cross roads to lands further west and many did pass through; however, those who remained, built homes, farms, businesses, churches, and communities. Our early history is interwoven with that of the Delaware Indians and those early pioneers who came to a new land.

Shoals, Indiana

Historical Society

Peru, Indiana

Culture, General, History, Historical Society

The Miami County Historical Society was formed in 1916.

Crawfordsville, Indiana

Historical Society

Plymouth, Indiana

Historical Society

Shoals, Indiana

History, Historic House, Historical Society

Our mission is to preserve Martin County history for generations to come. We want to inspire a love of history in the young and old alike. We are committed to restoring the old courthouse (current museum) to its former glory.

Bloomington, Indiana

Historical Society

Montpelier, Indiana

Historical Society

Montpelier was born in a time shortly after the Indians were run out of the Indiana territories. The year was 1836. The state of Indiana had just been formed and admitted to the union 20 years before (1816) as the 19th state. The Indiana Governor was Noah Noble, a Whig, and the President of the United States was second termer Andrew Jackson. Martin Van Buren was erected to tee President starting 1837 Santa Anna and 3000 Mexicans had just overrun the Alamo in the newly recognized independent republic of Texas and Samuel Colt patented the pistol with a revolving chamber.