Monthly Archives: April 2017

Foundation of former garage building in Claypool

Posted on April 30, 2017 by historynut11

Once in a while you can see only the foundation remaining of a former business. Such is the case of this foundation in Claypool along Section Street. Claypool is a small town in southern Kosciusko County that has, unfortunately, suffered … Continue reading →

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Former stagecoach stop in Noble County

Posted on April 22, 2017 by historynut11

When we hear the word “stagecoach,” our tendency is probably to imagine one of the old Western movies. But stagecoaches operated in the local area, too, and one prominent line ran between Goshen and Fort Wayne. It followed the old … Continue reading →

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Island Cemetery is near Milford

Posted on April 16, 2017 by historynut11

More than once I’ve featured cemeteries. Obviously I feel there is a great deal to be learned about local history from cemeteries. Another example is the Island Cemetery, located southwest of Milford off County Road 1050 North in Jefferson Township. … Continue reading →

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County historical marker at Elkhart River

Posted on April 8, 2017 by historynut11

A field stone historical marker was put in place in 1923 by the Elkhart River just outside the small community of Benton in Elkhart County by the county historical society. This marker, still in place, signified a place where the … Continue reading →

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Marker in Leesburg a bit of a mystery

Posted on April 2, 2017 by historynut11

Admittedly my entry this week is somewhat of a mystery to me. A while back I noticed this concrete marker in the right of way just off State Road 15 on the north end of Leesburg in Kosciusko County. There … Continue reading →

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