Mounds Indiana State Park
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Corydon – First Indiana Capitol Building
The Indiana Territory Legislature contracted with Dennis Pennington to build the new Territorial capitol at Corydon. Pennington was a builder and prominent citizen of Corydon and served as Speaker of the House. He began construction of the building in either 1811 or 1812. The building would serve as the Harrison County Court House at first, then as the territorial capitol when it moved to Corydon. When the legislature did move in 1813, they met in the building. Continue reading Corydon – First Indiana Capitol Building
Culbertson Mansion
Son of William Culbertson and Julia Stuart, William S. is the second of six children. His father dies when William is ten years old, so William began working as a dry goods clerk to help his mother make ends meet. At age twenty-one, he moved to Louisville, Kentucky and applied to a dry goods merchant for work. Continue reading Culbertson Mansion
New Release – A History of Switzerland County
New Release – A History of Switzerland County Yesterday I published the third volume of my Indiana Short County History … Continue reading New Release – A History of Switzerland County
Artist Point – Indiana
Artist Point is a quaint little spot in Crawford County has been a mecca for artists, sightseers, and photographers for many years. The panoramic view of the river makes this a perfect stopping point on the scenic drive along the Cannelton Pool of the Ohio River. Continue reading Artist Point – Indiana
Sample Chapter – Fountain Park Chautauqua
Popular in the late Nineteenth and early Twentieth Centuries, Chautauqua’s were events that sought to deliver top quality entertainment, culture and education. The Merome Bluff Chautauqua brought this movement to Indiana on the banks of the Wabash River. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Fountain Park Chautauqua
Northwest Indiana Day Trips
Northwest Indiana Day Trips Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Rensselaer, La Porte and Michigan City to larger cities like Lafayette, and Gary. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways. Continue reading Northwest Indiana Day Trips
Brown County State Park
Because of the park’s resemblance to the Smoky Mountains, the area has earned the nickname “Little Smokies.” Continue reading Brown County State Park
Brown County Historical Museum Pioneer Village
The Pioneer Village is open week ends May through October from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., and by special arrangement. The Brown County Historical Society operates the village with a staff of volunteers. Continue reading Brown County Historical Museum Pioneer Village
The Vagabonds
My wife and I started camping about 3 years ago. Researching the camper we would use spurred me into writing another book, which will be a reference book for those wishing to enter this fun recreational activity. Continue reading The Vagabonds
Atterbury Army Air Field
An historical marker in Columbus marks the location of an important military airfield during World War II. A museum now chronicles the history of the airfield. Continue reading Atterbury Army Air Field
Finding Treasure
One of the pleasures of online research is the unexpected treasures one can find. I am currently working on a book about Versailles State Park and did a few searchers for Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 596, which was stationed at the park from 1935 through 1938. Continue reading Finding Treasure
Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor
Part ice cream parlor and museum, Zaharakos features delightful ice cream treats and sandwiches as well as watch antique mechanical music boxes with their melodious sounds. Continue reading Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor
Sample Chapter – North Central Indiana Day Trips – History of Carroll County
The Indiana General Assembly created Carrol County on May 1, 1828, naming it for Charles Carroll, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence at the time the county was formed. Continue reading Sample Chapter – North Central Indiana Day Trips – History of Carroll County
North Central Indiana Day Trips
Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using North Central Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all the historical treasures in south central Indiana. Continue reading North Central Indiana Day Trips
Thomas Edison’s First Job
One of my current projects is writing a camping handbook. The book will include all kinds of camping information from tents to luxurious RV’s as well as basic information about the camping lifestyle. The book will, since I am a history nerd, also include a fairly extensive history of camping. Continue reading Thomas Edison’s First Job
Sample Chapter – Adams County Courthouse
First Courthouse
Adams County officials contracted to construct the first courthouse in May 1839. The contract stipulated that the courthouse would be,
“…shall be a framed house built of good material, thirty by forty feet in size and two stories high; the lower story or room to be left without any partitions, and the upper story or room divided into rooms to accommodate the grand and petit juries…The weather boarding on the two sides next to the streets shall be planed.” This building served as courthouse until 1873, when it was sold and moved to another site on Front Street in Decatur. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Adams County Courthouse
Northeast Indiana Day Trips
Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using Northeast Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all of the historical treasures in south central Indiana. Continue reading Northeast Indiana Day Trips
Indiana Photo Gallery – Turkey Run State Park – Trail 3
Known as the “ladders trail,” the trail receives this moniker because of the series of ladders hikers must scale to ascend out of Bear Hollow. The ladders include 140 steps to get to the top. Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Turkey Run State Park – Trail 3
Indiana Photo Gallery – Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
A visit to Cataract Falls will reveal two waterfalls a half mile apart. The Falls are, by volumn, the largest waterfalls in Indiana. The Upper Falls is at the Cataract Falls State Recreation Area. Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
Mossy Feet Books - Author Paul R. Wonning 