Indiana's Historic Pathways

Indiana Historic Pathways celebrates the early A State Scenic Byway Dearborn settlement and transportation routes of the state County from pre-history to the present. The roads— Ripley County beginning with the hoofs of bison along the Bloomington Columbus Lawrenceburg Buffalo Trace and extending through native peoples and pioneer explorers to stagecoach North 37 and then railroad, automobiles, and trucks— 50 Sullivan Vernon stimulated the growth of towns and villages of Versailles southern Indiana. This is the story of Indiana Lawrence County Seymour Jennings County Ohio County and the nation.

For more information, contact Historic Southern Martin Jackson County Jefferson County Switzerland Indiana at 800/489-4474 or visit ww.usi.edu/hsi County Bedford 65 Knox County 50 County and click on Resources. Daviess County

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Washington County Clark County 41 Paoli 150 Petersburg Jasper Clarksville Crawford County Dubois County Gibson Pike County Marengo Floyd County County New Albany

64 Warrick County Harrison County Wabash River Perry County Posey County Vanderburgh Corydon County 41 Spencer County Evansville 65 Lawrenceburg

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41 64 Buffalo Trace Louisville Evansville Indiana’s Historic Pathways

Clark County Daviess County Lawrenceburg Speedway National Cemetery – Located in New will be passing near the sites of three covered Knox County Leesville Springs Valley Trail (Formerly Tucker Lake) - Pike County Chamber of Commerce Falls of the Ohio State Park and Harned House U.S. Highway 50 East Albany on 5.5 acres bridges-Bell Ford (1869) was believed to be the National Historical Park Contact: Lawrence County Tourism Commission Buffalo Trace 714 Main Street, Petersburg Interpretive Center Contact: Daviess County Chamber of Dearborn County Fairgrounds, Lawrenceburg 1943 Ekin Avenue, New Albany only Post-truss covered bridge remaining in the 401 South Second Street, Vincennes A short distance south of U. S. Hwy. 50, Leesville Contact: , 812-275-5987 812-354-8155 www.pikecountyin.org 201 Riverside Drive, Clarksville Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau 812-537-5299 812-948-5234 world; Shieldstown (1876), which uses a multiple 812-882-1776 is home to some of the early settlers of Lawrence www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier/ 812-280-9970 307 Harned Ave., Washington www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com The New Albany National Cemetery was estab- King Post design with a Burr Arch Truss system; www.nps.gov/gero County. Multiple-use trail features scenic views of Springs www.fallsoftheohio.org The Harned House, located one block off of Hwy. The quarter-mile dirt track features sprint car racing, lished in 1862 to accommodate the burial of sol- and Medora (1875), the longest three-span covered George Rogers Clark’s conquest of the Old Valley Lake and remnants of the Buffalo Trace, a Ripley County Travel back to when Southern Indiana was U.S. 50, is the former residence of Dr. Harned and modifieds, and pro stocks. Open May–September. diers posted at the training center. By November bridge in the world. is the theme of this national Lawrence County Tourism Commission route carved by the hooves of bison and used by covered by a salt water sea as you discover the is currently a bed and breakfast. 1870, more than 2,000 known dead and 698 historical park. See the largest memorial outside 533 West Main Street Native Americans and early settlers to travel in U.S. Highway 50, Versailles unknowns were buried here. Placed on the world-renowned fossil beds that date back 400 Tri-State Antiques Market Jackson County Visitor Center Washington, D.C.! Mitchell, IN 47446 southern Indiana. 812- 689-6424 National Register of Historic Places in 1999. million years. There are 220 acres of exposed Daviess County Museum Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds 357 Tanger Blvd., Suite 231 812-849-1090 or 800-798-0769 http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/properties/ Devonian fossil beds to explore. The Interpretive Contact: Daviess County Chamber of U.S. Highway 50, 1 mile west of Exit 16 on I-275, Seymour, IN 47274 [email protected] Rise of the Lost River – Orangeville park_versailles.html Clark-Floyd Counties Convention Center features a full-size mammoth skeleton, plus Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau Lawrenceburg 812-524-1914 or 888-524-1914 3 West Scott Street, Vincennes www.limestonecountry.com Contact: French Lick Springs/West Baden Chamber Enjoy the beauty of Versailles State Park located on and Tourism Bureau there are exhibits on geology, history, and cultural 212 1/2 East Main Street - Washington. 513-738-7256 [email protected] 812-882-2096 of Commerce U.S. Hwy. 50 - hike, horseback ride, swim, camp, 315 Southern Indiana Avenue development of the Falls of the Ohio. Two spectac- The Daviess County Museum is housed in the www.queencityshows.com www.jacksoncountyin.com www.grouselandfoundation.org Martin County Railroad Museum, French Lick bike, fish, or relax during the annual Bluegrass Jeffersonville, IN 47130 ular audiovisual shows are also offered. former Masonic Temple approximately one mile Indiana’s largest “antiques and vintage-only” market. Home of , first governor of Jug Rock 812-936-2405 Festival. 812-280-5566 off of U.S. Hwy. 50. Jennings County the and ninth president of the U.S. Hwy 50, Shoals www.flwbcc.com www.sunnysideoflouisville.org Howard Steamboat Museum Dearborn County Convention, Visitor & Downtown North Vernon and the United States. Tour the beautifully restored 1803 Contact: Martin County Chamber of Commerce The Lost River flows underground 22.5 miles from Milan ’54 Basketball Museum (inspiration for 1101 East Market Street, Jeffersonville Graham Mansion 1885 Tourism Bureau Historic Park Theater mansion. Just off U.S. Hwy 50 at Shoals stands the incredi- Orleans to Orangeville. The rise is one of the the movie “Hoosiers”) Milan 812-283-3728 Contact: Daviess County Chamber of 320 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg Harrison County Contact: Jennings County Chamber of Commerce ble natural geological sandstone formation, Jug largest karsts springs found in the Midwestern Carr Street, Milan www.steamboatmuseum.org Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau 800-322-8198 Buffalo Trace Park 44 Short Street, North Vernon Vincennes State Historic Sites Rock. The formation, which is 60 feet high with a United States. This spring is where the Lost River 812- 654-2772 A 22-room, late-Victorian mansion features stained 1540 U.S. Hwy 150 NE, Palmyra N.W.1st Street - Washington www.visitsoutheastindiana.com 812-346-2339 1 West Harrison, Vincennes 20-foot diameter base, stands alone with no adja- surfaces above ground and continues to flow www.milan54.org and leaded glass windows, intricate hand-carved 812-738-8236 The exterior premises of this historic house, the www.JenningsCountyChamber.org 812-882-7422 cent ledge. It is classified as one of the most puz- above ground to the White River. Come and relive the exciting moments of the and original furnishings. Artifacts and models of Buffalo Trace Park is a 147 acre park that features a former home of Robert and Roberta Graham, also Dubois County At the turn of the century, North Vernon’s railroad www.in.gov/ism/HistoricSites/Vincennes zling formations, known as “Stands Rocks,” in the Milan ’54 Basketball State Championship Game famous boats built in the Howard Shipyards are 30 acre man made lake for swimming and fishing, Dubois County Museum Quaker Meeting Houses/Newberry and Lick and find out why the story inspired the movie known as “Mimi’s House,” can be viewed. camping, canoe rental, paddle boat rental, lighted system represented the sixth largest railway center Where Indiana began! Tours of the first college, United States. exhibited. 2704 Newton Street, Jasper (located several miles Creek 1813 – Paoli Approximately one mile off U.S. Hwy 50. walking trail, petting zoo, and much more. with more than 100 trains arriving and departing first capitol, first print shop, and more replicate “Hoosiers” at the ’54 Basketball Museum, five south of Buffalo Trace route) daily. Visit the Historic Park Theater, a restored frontier life from 1800-1813. Pinnacle Rock 2153 W. U.S. Hwy 159, Paoli miles north of U.S. Hwy. 50. Schimpff’s Confectionery 812-634-7733 Maysville Church 1851 Harrison County Convention and Visitors Bureau 1916 movie house, now home to movies, live Contact: Martin County Chamber of Commerce 812-723-2543 347 Spring Street, Jeffersonville Known as the largest county museum in the state Contact: Daviess County Chamber of 310 N. Elm Street, Corydon entertainment, and festivals. Old Cathedral Complex Among several geological wonders which can be The Quakers, who founded Orange County in Busching Covered Bridge 812-283-8367 of Indiana, this museum showcases the rich Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau 812-738-2138 205 Church Street, Vincennes found on West River Road just off U.S. Hwy 50 at 1811, and their religion played an important part in Contact: Ripley County Tourism Bureau www.schimpffs.com German heritage and history of the Dubois County Come visit a lovely Methodist country church in www.thisisindiana.org B & O Depot and Caboose 812-882-5638 Shoals is the astonishingly beautiful Pinnacle Rock, the lives of the settlers. They were the first denomi- Drive back into time and enjoy the view of For a taste of nostalgia and to satisfy your sweet area and features a six-foot-tall, stuffed buffalo Washington, located approximately 1/4 mile off of Contact: Jennings County Chamber of Commerce Historic Cathedral and French and Indian ceme- a massive sandstone formation with a vertical nation to hold religious services in the county. as you go over the 1885 Busching tooth, stop by and visit one of Indiana’s “Hidden named “Trace.” 44 Short Street, North Vernon descent of over 200 feet. Covered Bridge, just off U.S. Hwy. 50 near the Treasures” in Jeffersonville. Famous for cinnamon U.S. Hwy.50 in Washington. Jackson County tery. See Indiana’s oldest library, founded in 1794, Paoli Historic District/Court House, 1800 Versailles State Park entrance. red-hots. Schimpff’s is a fourth generation, family- St. Joseph Church Muscatatuck 812-346-2339 featuring 15th – 19th century books. Iron Bridge owned business that features a soda fountain, the Train Depot 1906 13th & Newton Sts., Jasper (located several miles 12985 East U.S. Hwy 50, Seymour www.JenningsCountyChamber.org Martin County Museum 1 Court Street, Paoli Otter Creek Covered Bridge (near Holton) original tin ceiling, antique memorabilia, and Contact: Daviess County Chamber of south of Buffalo Trace route) 812-522-4352 The depot and caboose, which are dedicated as a Old French House & Indian Museum 220 Capital Avenue, Shoals 812-723-2411 Contact: Ripley County Tourism Bureau tasty candies. Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau 812-482-1805 [email protected] memorial for all those who worked on the rail- First and Seminary, Vincennes 812-247-1133 Situated 3 blocks off of U. S. Hwy. 50, the renovat- www.saintjosephjasper.com The 7,800-acre national wildlife refuge land and road, are featured during the Railroad Days festival 812-882-7886 [email protected] The Orange County Court House, circa 1850, is Less than two miles north of U.S. Hwy. 50 on Co. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, one of the finest examples of Greek Revival archi- Old Jeffersonville National Register of Historic ed Old Train Depot is home to the Daviess County waters are protected and managed for wildlife and the second week in June. Home of fur trader Michell Brouillet, built in 1806. Located in the 1876 courthouse which is listed on RD. 850W near Holton, you’ll find the Otter Creek this magnificent 1880 Romanesque, old world- tecture east of the Mississippi River. It is the sec- Places District Chamber of Commerce and the Daviess County its habitat with a special emphasis on waterfowl, Great example of French Creole architecture. the National Register of Historic Places, the Martin Covered Bridge, a great setting for relaxation and a style church was built by the early parishioners ond-oldest operating court house in Indiana. The Jeffersonville’s central business district, the Economic Development Corporation. migratory birds, and endangered species. Open Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge County Museum is a beautiful example of turn of picnic. and showcases priceless German stained-glass 1800 Iron Bridge, just off the square on South downtown riverfront, and several adjoining seven days a week, sunrise to sunset. Contact: Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge Indiana Military Museum the century architecture and is filled with a treas- windows. Gospel Street, is one of the few examples of residential blocks are notable for their eclectic Round Barn (1908) Joe Robb 2074 North Old Bruceville Road, Vincennes ure of Martin County history. Open Monday, Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Daviess County Chamber of Jackson - Washington State Forest/Skyline Drive 1661 JPG Niblo Road, Madison, IN 47250 812-882-8668 Wednesday, and Friday 10–4. Cleveland Pratt bridges in existence. The open- Contact: Joe Robb assortment of middle- and late- 19th century Dubois County Visitors Center Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau 812-273-0783 Military memorabilia from the Civil War to Desert webbed floor beams are one of the bridge’s most 1661 JPG Niblo Road architecture, which typifies a small Midwestern 2704 Newton Street, Jasper 1278 East State Road 250, Brownstown unusual design features. Madison, IN 47250 river city; the central business district, whose Situated on U.S. Hwy 57, approximately four miles 1-800-968-4578 812-358-2160 www.fws.gov/midwest/bigoaks/ Storm, featuring vintage tanks, aircraft, and more! spine extends along Spring Street between Court south of U.S. 50 Bypass in Washington, the only www.duboiscounty.org [email protected] Located in a former U.S. Army proving ground, U.S. Hwy 50, Shoals 812-273-0783 Avenue and Riverside Drive, boasts several round barn in the county is a working cattle barn Situated two miles from U. S. Hwy. 50, the Big Oaks is the largest National Wildlife Refuge in Vincennes/Knox County Convention & Visitor 812-247-3491 Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest- Cox Woods www.fws.gov/midwest/bigoaks/ distinctive Renaissance Revival, Italianate, and and currently seeking Historic National Register listing. Indiana. Visitors must go through a safety briefing Bureau www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/stateforests/martin.htm Contact: Hoosier National Forest, 812-275-5987 [email protected] Floyd County forestry, which encompasses more than 7,000 Neoclassical structures; homes range from Federal acres in Jackson County, is part of the knobs before entering the refuge. With its limited human 102 North Third Street, Vincennes Scenic rugged hills and vistas can be found at the www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier/ Located 16 miles south of U.S. Hwy. 50 on Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site to Victorian styles; includes many churches. Daviess County Chamber of Commerce topographical region of Southern Indiana and access through the years, nature has been well 800-886-6443 Martin State Forest. Facilities include a primitive This 88-acre tract is the last old-growth forest in U.S.421 on the site of the former Jefferson Proving 914 East Main Street, New Albany and Visitor Bureau offers scenic views from Skyline Drive and other preserved for the wildlife. Hunting and fishing are www.vincennescvb.org campground, picnic areas and shelter houses, hik- Indiana and has been left untouched since 1816. Grounds, the Refuge is a great place to enjoy hunt- 812-944-9600 George Rogers Clark Cabin Homesite and One Train Depot Street vistas, hiking, biking, camping, fishing, and horse- permitted with valid licensing and an access ing trails, mountain bike trail, fishing, fire tower, ing or observing wildlife. This site continues into www.in.gov/ism/HistoricSites/Culbertson/Historic.asp Departure site of the Mailing address: PO Box 430 back riding. permit into the refuge. Lawrence County and arboretum for tree identification. Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau Jennings County. Lewis and Clark Expedition A Victorian mansion that stands as an impressive 812-936-3418 Washington, IN 47501 Courthouse and Historic Downtown Harrison & Bailey Avenues, Clarksville tribute to one of Indiana’s leading merchants and www.orangecountyin.com 812-254-5262 Starve Hollow State Recreation Area Historic Vernon Bedford Hindostan Falls Tyson Temple United Methodist Church www.fallsoftheohio.org philanthropists, William Culbertson. www.daviesscounty.net 4345 South County Road 275 West, Vallonia Contact: Jennings County Visitors Center 812- 275-4120 Contact: Martin County Chamber of Commerce Corner of Tyson and Adams Street, Versailles A replica of a cabin built by General George 812-358-3464 325 North Street Hwy 7, North Vernon Located on U.S. Hwy. 50, downtown Bedford is Located on the White River, Hindostan Falls was Pike County 812-689-6976 Rogers Clark in 1803. Departure site of the Lewis Carnegie Center for Art and History [email protected] 812-346-4865 or 800-928-3667 home to the Lawrence County Courthouse and the once the site of an 1800s community and pioneer Prides Creek Park Situated two blocks north of U.S. Hwy. 50, the and Clark Expedition to explore the Louisiana Dearborn County 201 East Spring Street, New Albany 1045 East County Road 400 North, Petersburg Starve Hollow, which is located 4.5 miles from www.Jenningsco.org Lawrence County Historical and Genealogical courthouse. A grist mill was once located on a Tyson Temple United Methodist Church, dedicated Purchase territory. Argosy Casino and Hotel 812-944-7336 812-354-6798 U.S. Hwy. 50 near the location of Jackson County’s Situated two miles from U.S. Hwy. 50, the historic Museum of History. large flat rock at the base of the 10-foot falls. in 1937, is truly a unique church built of materials 777 Argosy Parkway, Lawrenceburg www.carnegiecenter.org 250 acres with a 90-acre lake. Camping, fishing, oldest community, Fort Vallonia, was constructed town of Vernon, which is listed in its entirety on Today, Hindostan Falls is a public fishing and pic- from around the world, with no nails except those Clark-Floyd Counties Convention 888-Argosy-7 An art and history museum, home of the ever-pop- swimming, tennis courts, volleyball, picnicking, in 1938 and offers a 145 acre lake, fishing, camp- the National Register of Historic Places, is the site Otis Park and Pinehall nic area located on SR 550 just four miles east of in the pews. and Tourism Bureau www.pngaming.com ular Yenawine Exhibit - a hand carved, animated and more. ing, hiking, swimming, and fun. of the John Hunt Morgan Trail and was an active Bedford Loogootee. 315 Southern Indiana Avenue Dockside gaming, hotel, and 200,000 square-foot diorama depicting scenes of life in early Indiana. participant in the Underground Railroad. Ripley County Tourism Bureau Jeffersonville, IN 47130 pavilion featuring live entertainment and fine dining. Contact: Golf Course 812-279-9092 Log Ends Farm Bed & Breakfast Seymour’s Historic Downtown District Parks Department 812-275-5692 Overlook Park 102 North Main Street, Versailles812-689-7431 or 812-280-5566 Scribner House 2769 West State Road 56, Petersburg www.sunnysideoflouisville.org Contact: Greater Seymour Chamber of Commerce Muscatatuck Park/Walnut Grove Otis Park, located just off U.S. Hwy. 50 on Contact: Martin County Chamber of Commerce 888-747-5394 Perfect North Slopes 106 East Main Street, New Albany 1-877-LOGENDS 812-522-3681 One Room School Tunnelton Road, is home to a golf course, Pine Situated 1.2 miles west of Shoals at the intersec- Local 354-2192 www.log-ends.com [email protected] 19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg 812-949-1776 www.seymourchamber.org Contact: Jennings County Visitors Center Hall, and the Bandshell. This property is on the tion of U.S. Hwy 50 and SR 450, Overlook Park Log Ends is nestled on a working farm. Four guest www.ripleycountytourism.com Crawford County 812-537-3754 See evidence from an era long ago. The Scribner The historic downtown district of Seymour, which 325 North Street Hwy 7, North Vernon National Register of Historic Places. provides a scenic view of the winding White River rooms with private baths are available. An addi- Blue River-Indiana’s First Natural Scenic River www.perfectnorth.com House was built in 1813 by the Scribner Family. was founded in 1852 and grew up at the intersec- 812-346-4865 or 800-928-3667 and adjacent farms and valleys. Facilities include a tional cabin that hosts six guests is located on the Milltown Ski resort featuring skiing, snowboarding, and The first frame house built in New Albany is Washington County tion of two crossing railroads, is listed on the www.Jenningsco.org Bluespring Caverns shelter house, picnic tables, and restrooms. property. Stay includes hearty farm breakfast. Old Mill Canoe Rental & Wildlife Museum 888-702-2837 tubing. Open during winter months. owned by the Daughters of the American www.cavecountrycanoes.com National Register of Historic Places and includes Enjoy amenities such as camping, fishing, hiking 1459 Bluespring Caverns Road, Bedford 5 W. U.S. Hwy 150, Fredericksburg Revolution (DAR). Pike County Courthouse Considered one of Indiana’s purest streams, this architecturally significant sites such as the Farmers and mountain-biking trails, basketball and sand 812-279-9471 Martin County Chamber of Commerce 812-472-3140 Victorian House Museum 801 East Main Street, Petersburg spring-fed river provides approximately 30 miles Club, Southern Indiana Railroad Freighthouse, volleyball courts, soccer, baseball, and open fields, www.bluespringcaverns.com (Limited hours) [email protected] 213 5th Street, Aurora Mansion Row National Register of of waterway for fishing, boating, swimming, and playground and picnic areas, shelters, wildlife 210 Line Street, Loogootee Courthouse is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy one-and two-day trips along the Blue River. 812-926-0087 Presbyterian Church, Carnegie library, as well as Situated two miles off U.S. Hwy. 50, Bluespring Historic Places District excluding weekends and holidays. A visit to the Longer trips are available. Canoe and kayaks are canoeing. the site of the world’s first train robbery. marshes, and bouldering and climbing. The Caverns is the Nation’s Longest Underground River 812-295-4093 www.hillforest.org Main and Market Streets, New Albany rotunda is worth a stop. View the larger-than-life available for rental. Walnut Grove School is restored to the 1913-1925 and is open April through October. www.martincountychamber.samsbiz.com Hillforest is a restored 1855 mansion overlooking Collection of homes, churches, and distinctive bronze bust of hometown native and baseball US National Landmark Brownstown’s Historic Downtown time frame and is open for tours. Alternate contact: Martin County Museum 400 East State Road 64, Marengo the Ohio River. It is listed on the National Register commercial buildings that have been carefully legend Gil Hodges. Vinetree Farm Estate Winery Contact: Brownstown Chamber of Commerce Greenhill Cemetery 888-702-2837 of Historic Places and is a designated National restored, providing a glimpse of life during New 8343 W. Hardinsburg Road, Hardinsburg 119 West Walnut Street, Brownstown Hayden Historical Museum 1202 18th Street, Bedford www.marengocave.com Historic Landmark. Albany’s “Age of Elegance.” This area includes Orange County Hornady Park 812-472-3580 812-358-2930 6715 West County Road 20 South, North Vernon 812-275-5110 Historic Hotels/ French Lick Resort & Casino State Road 56, Petersburg Creating wonderful family memories since 1883, many bed and breakfasts, wedding chapels, recep- www.vinetreefarm.net www.brownstownchamber.com 812-346-8212 Greenhill Cemetery is a wonderful example of 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick 812-354-8551 the cave offers two walking tours, gemstone min- Chateau Pomije Winery tion halls, and the Culbertson Mansion. A farm of a different color…red or white. See for www.seidata.com/~haydenmu/ ing, the Maze Crawl, a gift shop, walking trails, 25060 Jacob’s Road, Guilford Centrally located within Jackson County, early limestone carving. Walking tours of the 812-936-9300 Lovely city park affords shelter rentals. Do some yourself what fine wines are made from Indiana- Brownstown, the county seat, is also home to the The building was donated by former Indiana www.frenchlick.com fishing in Ashley Lake across the road from the grown grapes. Complimentary wine tasting, gift picnic grounds, and more. 812-623-3332 Town Clock Church corner of Third cemetery are available Ball Memorial Museum, Ketchum Pioneer Village, Governor Edgar Whitcomb and his family opened Peter Brenton cabin or run through the new spray park. shop with gallery of watercolor paintings, outdoor www.cpwinery.com and Main Streets, New Albany Includes the and French in 1993, the museum features historically-themed Crawford County Tourism Office The winery and restaurant occupy a renovated Marion - Kay Spices Home Office, Jackson County Zahn Historic District Lick Springs Hotel, both fully restored to their early seating, and tours on request. Greek Revival church has been a New Albany Buffalo Trace Historical Marker 6225 E. Industrial Lane, Ste. A, Leavenworth Historical Society, and Jackson County rooms such as a typical Indiana kitchen in 1939 Bedford 1900s original grandeur. The two hotels offer luxu- 1891 barn featuring a 7,000-stone fireplace in the landmark since 1852 when it was completed by State Road 61 North at White River 812-739-2246 Genealogical Society. and Whitcomb’s Governor’s Office. Contact: Lawrence County Tourism Commission ry rooms, fine dining, European spas, beautiful gar- Washington County Tourism Bureau main dining room. the congregation of the Second Presbyterian This state marker gives a brief history of where the www.crawfordcountyindiana.com The Zahn Historic District, located between 17th dens, golf, and other amenities. 210 N. Main Street, Salem Church; the church is said to have been a way-sta- trace crossed the White River. Bell Ford, Shieldstown, and Medora Jennings County Visitors Center 812-883-4303 tion on the Underground Railroad before the Civil and 20th Street on “I” and “J” Streets in Bedford, is Covered Bridges 325 North Street Hwy 7, North Vernon www.washingtoncountytourism.org War, aiding runaways with food, clothing, and home to St. Vincent’s Catholic Church, which is Wabash & Erie Canal Historical Marker 812-346-4865 or 800-928-3667 other kinds of assistance. Contact: Jackson County Visitor Center made out of Lawrence County limestone. East Main Street, Petersburg www.jacksoncountyin.com www.Jenningsco.org Commemorative marker at the former site of the As you travel U.S. Hwy. 50 in Jackson County, you historical depot.