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Andrew Carnegie provided money for public use for 3,000 communities nation-wide. One of the projects communities funded was libraries. Greensburg was one of those communi- ties. The library was first opened in 1905 and was built on the site of the Watson Foundry where much of the decorative iron work in Greensburg was made. Inside the dome are painted faces of famous people of the arts: Homer, Shakespeare, Beethoven, Bryant & Webster.
Turn left on Michigan and travel to the 4-way stop. 7. As you continue on Michigan, immediately on your right there is a small triangular grassy area. In this area is the Michigan road marker, heralding the road that runs from Madison to Michigan. Continue on Michigan as it joins with U.S. Hwy 421, cross State Road 3 to Moscow Road (1st right past SR3), right on Moscow Road (becomes 100W), drive along the west edge of Hillcrest Addition where homes were built as early as the mid 1950's After 1st left jog, note round barn on right. 8. This round barn was built around 1914. The round design was thought to be more efficient. The silo up the middle stored feed for the animals which could be fed around the outside of the circle. Lofts around the outside of the circle stored hay and straw that could be easily passed down to the animals below. A possible future plan for the barn is restoration into an agricultural metting place. During the drive you will round two curves to the left, then a curve to the right. The open field on the right has been used by the U.S. Geological Department to make measurements using the North Star for U.S. survey maps. Continue to 400N (road becomes 150W) Left on 400N to Shiloh Cemetery Return to Page 1 of Tour |
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Within a short distance you will see one of the oldest cemeteries in the county. Names of many of the early settlers of the area can be seen on the headstones. If the gate is open look for the headstone with the many middle initials. Why so many? If the gate is closed the name on the headstone is Narcus Barron Stueuben Issac Henry Fielding Lewis Pleakenstalver. This person was named after seven Civil War generals.
Turn around and backtrack to the nearby intersection of 150W and 400N and begin to travel east on 400N (be careful to turn slightly left). Pass an Indiana mound near a small creek. 10. Indiana mounds are thought to be burial or ceremonial sites possibly containing artifacts. This mound is representative of many in the county. Continue on to SR3. Left on SR3 to 650N. You will pass through Sandusky from where, in 1921 one of the smallest hight schools in Indiana sent their basketball team to the state finals. The Sandusky grain elevator was the main commercial operation for over 30 years. Left on 650N to 150W. 11. Amish Area (next 10 miles) - Enjoy the many herds of cattle and other livestock that will be visible and see some of the best farmland in the United States. You will see evidence of the many Amish families that live in the northern part of the county. Note that no powe lines lead onto the properties. Be alert for work horses, buggies and children scampering across the barnyards. To 150W. Left on 150W to 650N. Right on 650N to 350W. Left on 350N. Continue Tour on next page |