Mossy Feet Books – Author Paul R. Wonning
Books About Indiana History, United States History and Garden Guides
A Timeline of Indiana History – 1795 – 1800 covers the years between the signing of the Greenville Treaty. This treaty with the Native Americans defined the line beyond which pioneer settlement could not take place. Continue reading A Timeline of Indiana History – 1795 – 1800
January 1795 – Native Leaders Gather at Fort Greenville
Sometime in mid to late January three influential Miami chiefs, including Pinšiwa or Jean Baptiste Richardville, and Blue Jacket, arrived at Fort Greenville to discuss peace terms. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Native Leaders Gather at Fort Greenville
Native of Greensburg, Indiana, Carl Fisher worked to establish the automobile as the dominant form of transportation in the United States. His efforts led to improved highways, headlights for night driving and auto racing. He was a co-founder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was instrumental in the development of the track. Continue reading Podcast – Historical Marker – Carl Fisher
in this episode of Indiana’s Timeless Tales the French establish a trading post and fort they called Fort Miamis in 1715 at the site of current day Fort Wayne, Indiana. Continue reading Podcast – French Establish Fort Miamis – 1715
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Indiana’s Timeless Tales – 1792 – 1794 Ebook Price – $4.99Softbound Price – $10.00Buy Direct from Author – Free ShippingOnline … Continue reading Indiana’s Timeless Tales – 1792 – 1794
In early 1792, the region that would become Indiana consisted of land claimed by the various Indian tribes that lived in the dense forests, swamps and prairies, traveling and using the fishes of the rivers and streams as a valuable food source. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Early Indiana
Explore Indiana’s early history using this journal of history stories from the beginning days of the Northwest Territory. Indiana’s Timeless Tales – 1782 – 1791 is a time line of early events that shaped Indiana today. Continue reading Indiana’s Timeless Tales – 1782 – 1791
After a legal tug of war and many compromises, Virginia ceded the lands that became the Northwest Territory to the United States. The struggle had imperiled the ratification of the Articles of Confederation and threatened to turn the newly independent colonies into a struggle for land and power. Because of the cession, Maryland became the thirteenth state to ratify the Confederation and set the stage for Congress to form the Northwest Territory and eventual admittance of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota as states on equal footing with the original thirteen states. Continue reading Sample Chapter Virginia Cedes Claim to Virginia Territory to United States
Sample ChapterIndiana’s Timeless Tales – Pre-History to 1781Chapter title – Illinoisan Glacier BoundaryIllinoisan Glacier BoundaryVisitors to Washington County on south … Continue reading Sample Chapter – Illinoisan Glacier Boundary
Connoisseurs of Indiana State Parks will learn the history of the Indiana State Park system as well as the individual state parks. The book includes a history of public parks and a list of Indiana county tourism sites to find local park information. The book includes an extensive list of state park systems in the United States. Continue reading Short History of Public Parks – Indiana Edition
Chapter title – Indiana Department of Conservation History
Indiana Department of Conservation History
Created in 1919, the new Indiana Department of Conservation History included five divisions:
Geology
Entomology
Forestry
Lands and Waters
Fish and Game Continue reading Sample Chapter – Indiana Department of Conservation History
After their departure from the Canary Islands Columbus and his crew sailed west for five long weeks. An anxious crew, fearing running out of food and water, came close to mutiny. In the early hours of October 12, 1492 the welcome cry of “land,” echoed across the ocean, ending their fears. Continue reading Podcast – October 12, 1492 – Columbus Arrives In the Bahamas
The Stories of Indiana’s Counties includes a thumbnail history of each of Indiana’s 92 counties. The history includes a sketch of each county’s namesake as well as the dates they were established by the Indiana legislature. Continue reading The Stories of Indiana’s Counties
Settlers began arriving in the area from New England around 1835. Most were descended from New England Puritan ancestors and were drawn to the cheap land and the final expulsion of the native tribes at the end of the Black Hawk War. Many came via the newly completed Erie Canal. When these settlers arrived, northeast Indiana was still covered with prairie and virgin forests. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Adams County
This episode addresses an historical marker near West Harrison Indiana in Dearborn County, Indiana, Canal Junction. At this point, two canals intersected creating an access point for farmers and industries in eastern and southeastern Indiana to access the markets in Cincinnati and the Ohio River. Continue reading Podcast – Canal Junction
French Establish Vincennes on the Wabash River – 1732 Continue reading Podcast – French Establish Vincennes on the Wabash River – 1732
In accordance with laws passed by the Indiana legislature for the preparation of villages to incorporate as towns, a census was taken, a town plat prepared and an application prepared. The necessary documents assembled, Mr. Charles Johnson, Sr. Christian Schwier, William Hillenbrand, Theodore Greeman filed them at Versailles, signed by 96 residents of the prospective town in September 1882. The census was required to have the names and addresses of all residents listed in the proposed town. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Batesville City Government
Short History of Roads and Highways Ebook Price – $2.99 Softbound Price – $ 9.99Buy Direct from Author – Free … Continue reading Short History of Roads and Highways – Indiana Edition
Major Ephraim Kibbey carved the first road to cross what would become the State of Indiana. The two-year task began in 1799 and finished in 1800. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Indiana Pioneer Traces
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