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Driving the Canals and Rivers Auto Trail

Author : Paul R. Wonning

Publisher : Mossy Feet Books

Page : 81 pages

File Size : 26,73 MB

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Category : Travel

ISBN : 1370343280

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Take a wonderful road trip through southeastern Indiana by driving the Canals and Rivers Auto Trail. This delightful auto trail tours through the heart of Franklin and Dearborn Counties. Explore the historic sites of Metamora, Brookville, Lawrenceburg and Aurora, Indiana. Visit the Whitewater Canal State Historic site and then drive along the Whitewater and Ohio Rivers. Tour historic Hillforest Mansion in Aurora, and then return to Metamora through the scenic southeastern Indiana countryside. Driving the Canals and Rivers Auto Trail is an ideal travel guide for this historic and wonderful region. whitewater, canal, road trip, tourism, travel, tourism, guide



A Year of Indiana History - Book 2

Author : Paul R. Wonning

Publisher : Mossy Feet Books

Page : 494 pages

File Size : 48,67 MB

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Category : History

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A Year of Indiana History Stories Book 1 includes three hundred and sixty-six stories of Indiana history. Written in a this day in history format, this journal is ideal for kids and adults alike. Children will especially benefit as they can learn history local to Indiana by reading one story a day for a year. Kids, local, adults, this day in history, journal



Guide to Indiana's Historic Sites - South East Edition

Author : Paul R. Wonning

Publisher : Mossy Feet Books

Page : 952 pages

File Size : 27,43 MB

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Category : History

ISBN : 1311072136

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Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using Guide to Indiana's Historic Sites - South East Edition as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all of the historical treasures in southeast Indiana. The counties included in this historical travel book include: Clark County Dearborn County Decatur County Franklin County Jefferson County Jennings County Ohio County Ripley County Scott County Switzerland County Clark County local, history, sites, tourism, state, road trip



Northwest Indiana Day Trips

Author : Paul R. Wonning

Publisher : Mossy Feet Books

Page : 340 pages

File Size : 22,54 MB

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Category : Travel

ISBN : 131169708X

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Road Trips in Northwest Indiana Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using Northwest Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all the historical treasures in south central Indiana. Northwest Indiana Cities and Towns 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. Northwest Indiana Wineries Northwest Indiana Day Trips Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce some fascinating wines. Northwest Indiana Day Trips Indiana State and Local Parks The region has several state parks and forests including Prophetstown State Park and Tippecanoe State Park. Northwest Indiana Museums and Historic Sites Explorers in the area can stage a day trip to learn the region's rich history by visiting the museums and markers located in the various cities and towns of Northwest Indiana Day Trips Indiana. Many host interesting family events that are fun and educational The counties included in this historical travel book include: Benton County Jasper County Lake County LaPorte County Porter County Pulaski County Tippecanoe County White County tourism, road trip, day trip, travel guide, guidebook, historical markers, travel



A Visit to Vincennes, Indiana

Author : Paul R. Wonning

Publisher : Mossy Feet Books

Page : 64 pages

File Size : 31,66 MB

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Category : Travel

ISBN : 1311619836

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Vincennes, Indiana is steeped in Indiana history. The French established a trading post where the Buffalo Trace crossed the Wabash River in 1732. A Visit to Vincennes, Indiana provides the visitor to Vincennes a convenient tourism guide to the history and attractions of Vincennes, Indiana. The city continues to serve as the county seat of Knox County, Indiana with many things to see and do. Enjoy a road trip to Vincennes to learn its fascinating history. guide, knox, county, local, tourism, road trip



A History of Napoleon, Indiana

Author : Paul R. Wonning

Publisher : Mossy Feet Books

Page : 344 pages

File Size : 11,37 MB

Release : 2019-12-03

Category : History

ISBN :

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Named for Napoleon Bonaparte, the town of Napoleon was platted in 1820, the second town in Ripley County, Indiana. Early in its history, Napoleon was a center of transportation and an important hub in the Underground Railroad. Berry's Trace, the Michigan Road and the Brookville/Napoleon Road connected the village to distant towns in Indiana as well as with the new state capitol in Indianapolis. Other Books in the: Ripley County History Series Historic Travel Guide to Ripley County A History of Indiana Libraries - Ripley County Edition A History of Napoleon, Indiana Indiana Fire Departments - Ripley County Edition ripley, county, jackson, township, underground, railroad, local



McCormick's Creek State Park

Author : Paul R. Wonning

Publisher : Mossy Feet Books

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 27,97 MB

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Established as Indiana's first state park in 1916, McCormick's Creek State Park offers rugged hiking, a waterfall, an inn and an excellent campground. McCormick's Creek Falls McCormick's Creek Falls cascades down a ten foot drop into the canyon, providing a lovely backdrop to the forest behind it. Easily visible from an overlook, the adventurous can hike down into the canyon on Trail 3 for a closer look. Hikers will find over 14 miles of hiking, ranging from rugged to handicap accessible. Camping Campers have the choice of 189 electric sites and 32 primitive sites. The modern campground comfort stations have hot showers and toilets. McCormick's Creek Fire Tower Visitors can climb the McCormick's Creek Fire Tower for a commanding view of the surrounding countryside. Owen County Tourism Guide Indiana's Owen County has more than just the state park. Cataract Falls, Indiana's largest waterfall, is nearby as are many other nature preserves and an historic theater in Spencer, Indiana called the Tivoli Theatre. The book, McCormick's Creek State Park can serve as your ideal travel guide for Owen County. tourism, guide, hiking, camping, waterfall, Owen County, fire tower,



Short History of Railroads- Indiana Edition

Author : Paul R. Wonning

Publisher : Mossy Feet Books

Page : 116 pages

File Size : 35,12 MB

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Category : History

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Railroad History Short History of Railroads - Indiana Edition covers the evolution of railroads from the first primitive tramways to the development of the diesel locomotives. Indiana Railroad History Also included in the book is a short history of railroading in Indiana. Historical markers about railroads and other interesting facets of early trains in Indiana provide a fascinating insight into early Indiana railroads. Railroad Museums In addition to a comprehensive list of railroad museums in the United States, a listing of railroad museums and tourist railways in Indiana is also included. Railroad history, railroad museum, train museums, first train robbery, indiana railroad, railroad evolution traction, railray, electric, museums, accidents, first, train, robbery



Short History of Fire Fighting - Indiana Edition

Author : Paul R. Wonning

Publisher : Mossy Feet Books

Page : 232 pages

File Size : 46,12 MB

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Category : Young Adult Nonfiction

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Learn the story of the firefighters, departments and fire towers in Indiana. History of Fire Fighting The book begins with a history of firefighting from the earliest firefighting equipment and formation of the first fire departments. Early firefighting equipment and methods are also discussed. United States Firefighting History Readers will learn about the first fire companies formed in the United States as well as some of the earliest destructive fires that took place. Indiana Firefighting The book covers some of the early fire departments in Indiana as well as some of the state's most destructive fires. Fire Towers Fire towers once formed an important link in fire control in the dense forests that cover Indiana. Readers will learn about the history of fire towers as well as the locations of the remaining fire towers in Indiana. Fire Fighting Museums A comprehensive listing of firefighting museums in both the United States and Indiana. Firefighter, fire department history, fire engine, museums, equipment, fire tower, firefighting companies



Northeast Indiana Day Trips

Author : Paul R. Wonning

Publisher : Mossy Feet Books

Page : 562 pages

File Size : 12,96 MB

Release : 2024-01-25

Category : Travel

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Road Trips in Northeast Indiana 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. Northeast Indiana Cities and Towns Northeast Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Albion, Huntington and Shipshewana to larger cities like Fort Wayne, and Auburn. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways. Northeast Indiana Wineries Northeast Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce some fascinating wines. Northeast Indiana State and Local Parks The region has several state parks and forests including Indiana's first state park, Chain o' Lakes and rugged Salmonie Lake State Park. Northeast Indiana Museums and Historic Sites Explorers in the area can stage a day trip to learn the region's rich history by visiting the museums and markers located in the various cities and towns of Northeast Indiana. Many host interesting family events that are fun and educational The counties included in this historical travel book include: Adams Allen Blackford DeKalb Grant Huntington LaGrange Noble Starke Steuben Wells Whitley tourism, road trip, day trip, travel guide, guidebook, historical markers, travel