Monthly Archives: February 2013

Once in a while you can see not only remnants of an abandoned railroad line such as the roadbed, but also the tracks. Shown is a small remaining portion of the old Eel River Railroad line in South Whitley, Whitley … Continue reading →

Plank roads were one of the earliest methods of building roads, particularly as a way to get through swampy land. Logs were laid side by side to form what were bumpy roads. Bracken Road in Huntington County, a few miles … Continue reading →

It blends in to the surroundings and you can easily miss it. On Calhoun Street in South Whitley, Whitley County, just north of Front Street, is a historical marker. The year 1887 etched into the marker is proof as it … Continue reading →

Former railroad depots in Indiana have met varying fates. Some were demolished not long after no longer in use. Others were left to rot and eventually torn down. But some were adapted for other uses, such as this one in … Continue reading →