Monthly Archives: June 2023

Remnant of former brick company exists in Martinsville

Posted on June 24, 2023 by historynut11

While going through the town of Martinsville in Morgan County, Indiana, a couple of years ago with a friend, we noticed this brick remnant. At first we thought it may have had something to do with the old interurban railway … Continue reading →

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Former interurban railway station still stands in Martinsville

Posted on June 17, 2023 by historynut11

Although interurban railways were typically out of service by the 1940s or so, there are still former interurban stations still standing. Of course those buildings are now used for something else. Shown in this week’s photo is the building housing … Continue reading →

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Southern Indiana home to huge historic railroad trestle

Posted on June 10, 2023 by historynut11

This is something that is simply worth seeing especially for railroad fans and even for those who are not necessarily fans. Known as the Tulip Trestle, this railroad viaduct is historic in multiple ways. It stretches across the Richland Creek … Continue reading →

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Red barn at fairgrounds has long history in Elkhart County

Posted on June 5, 2023 by historynut11

Every year I visit the Elkhart County 4-H Fair at least once. It is a tradition for me by now I guess you could say. I usually stop by the farmstead barn on the fairgrounds. The red bank barn was … Continue reading →

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