Monthly Archives: May 2015

A series of bridges across the St. Joseph River in Mottville, Mich., not far across the Indiana border from Elkhart County, gives us sort of a snapshot of local history. According to a sign posted by the river, the first … Continue reading →

Railroad bridges are quite common in this area. Usually they either cross a road or a body of water. Once in a while, though, a railroad bridge actually crosses another railroad line. Such is the case in Wabash County. Near … Continue reading →

As its name implies, the Syracuse-Webster Road connects the Kosciusko County towns of Syracuse and North Webster. It is presently maintained by the Kosciusko County Highway Department and is located in Turkey Creek and Tippecanoe townships. This road has a … Continue reading →

This week I will take a break from posting something in the local area, but it will still be history related. During the spring of 2014 I took a vacation trip to visit friends in east central Indiana. While there … Continue reading →

History shows us clearly our roadways change and evolve through time. What was once a valid and needed route may not be so any longer. As those roads change, sometimes traces of the old roads are completely eliminated. But other … Continue reading →