The American Red Cross was founded in 1881 by a Lawrence County hero, Clara Barton. Miss Barton is one of the most honored women in American history, having risked her life to provide supplies to soldiers in the field during the Civil War. It was Clara’s personal mission to provide help to people in distress, …
The rolling hills of Southern Indiana offer breathtaking views, stunning color and the perfect backdrop. Many locals stop by these gems for family photos, senior pictures and spur-of-the-moment selfies. From natural wonders to local hidden gems, stop by these locations for your next Instagram-worthy photo. Williams Covered Bridge Williams, Indiana It’s Indiana’s longest double span …
Lawrence County is affectionately named “Limestone Country” for a few reasons. Everywhere you look, limestone sits just beneath the ground creating the rolling hills and rocky terrain that is perfect for outdoor adventures and weekend getaways in nature. The limestone from this area has been mined for centuries, leaving a piece of Hoosier history in …
Drive the back-country roads in rural Midwestern communities and you may stumble upon something intriguing. Brightly colored squares peek out on the side of barns, sheds and buildings. Those rustic decorations are called barn quilts and we have quite a few of them here in Lawrence County. Quilt Blocks Barn quilts are large wooden blocks, …
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Mitchell’s Favorite Fruit There’s nothing that tastes more like Indiana than sweet corn, pork tenderloins and sugar cream pie… Except, perhaps for a special Southern Indiana favorite: persimmon pudding. There’s nowhere else in the state and even the country that grows and cooks persimmons like they do in Mitchell, Indiana. The persimmon tree is native to …
2018 marks Lawrence County’s 200th anniversary. At one time, Lawrence County was part of Washington County, the Orange County. On January 7, 1818, the General Assembly of the State of Indiana approved the creation of Lawrence County. The County was named after Naval Captain James Lawrence. At the first meeting of the County Commissioners, the …
In the United States’ early years, engineers constructed wooden covered bridges that would help travelers get to where they were going faster and provide shelter from the weather. You know, the red bridges on Indiana license plates. There used to be over 10,000 of them in the country in the 1800’s, but many of them …
“America’s Building Stone,” limestone, provides Lawrence County with community pride and national prestige. The thick, pure stone gives Lawrence County it’s hilly terrain and gorgeous buildings – It’s how this Southern Indiana community got the moniker Limestone Country. Limestone from Southern Indiana, also known as Bedford Stone or Salem Limestone, began to form over 300 …
In the early 1800s, settlers found an industrial village near the flowing water from several cave springs. As they explored the area they found several sinkholes, caves and wooded areas. The pioneers took advantage of the land and created a self-sufficient community. The community grew becoming the foundation of Lawrence County. Nearly a century later, …
Beneath the rocky, limestone terrain lies adventure begging to be discovered. Over years and years of erosion, streams and rivers in Lawrence County have carved through the limestone terrain to create these amazing natural wonders. The underground ecosystems are home to curious animals and intriguing rock formations. Explore three caves in Limestone Country. Bluespring Caverns …
