Did you know that Lawrence County, Indiana is home to three United States astronauts? Kenneth D. Bowersox and Charles D. Walker both hail from Bedford, Indiana, and Mitchell, Indiana is the hometown of Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom. Grissom is both a true hero, having been the second American to travel into space! Head to Lawrence …
In Limestone Country you’ll find impressive buildings made with our local stone and amazing carved artwork too. Can you find these limestone statues in Lawrence County? Damon Bailey Monument Heltonville, Indiana Damon Bailey was only in the eighth grade when he caught the attention of Indiana Hoosiers coach, Bob Knight. Bailey was born in 1971 …
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, …
