SPRING MILL AND ITS RAILROADS:
A MISMATCH MADE IN CINCINNATI
SPEAKER: DAVID NORD, PROFESSOR EMERITUS
In the 1850’s Hoosiers were crazy for railroads. Hundreds of miles of tracks were laid down across Indiana in just a few years. Two Lines were build through Lawrence County, very close to Spring Mill Village. The New Albany and Salem R.R. passed a couple of miles to the west. The Ohio and Mississippi R.R. skirted the north rim of the Spring Mill canyon, just a few hundred yards from the Mill. Hoosiers loved their R.R. and the R.R. sometimes loved them back, but not always. This Presentation – with photos, maps and documents – is about how Spring Mill and Lawrence County, and Indiana came to terms with the railroad age. The story is complex sometimes quite positive and always fascinating. But for Spring Mill it is not a story that ends well.
$50.00
For reservations, please call (812)849-4508.
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Have fun at Spring Mill State Park by participating in all of the fun programs that are put on by the Park Naturalists and volunteers!
This weekened:
FRIDAY
7:00 pm: History of Indiana State Park Inns
Meet Tony at Spring Mill Inn’s back patio to hear all about our Inns, specifically about Spring Mill Inn’s history.
SATURDAY
11:00 am: Opossum Party
Hang out (preferably by your tail) with Sarah in the Lakeview Activity Center as we celebrate the only marsupial found in North America!
1:00 pm: Rivers, Roads and Rails:
Mapping the Transportation History of Spring Mill and Lawrence County with old and new maps and photos. Don’t miss this special presentation by David Nord Professor Emeritus.
3:00 pm: Autumn Views Guided Hike
Meet Chris at the pool parking lot for a scenic walk of nature’s autumn splendor on our mountain bike trail. 2 miles. Moderate.
SUNDAY
1:00 pm: Modeling Mushrooms
Gilled, pored, or toothed, how will you model your mushroom? Join Sarah in the Lakeview Activity Center to create a mushroom model of your own and uncover the basics of mushroom identification! 45 minutes.
2:00 pm: CCC History Hike
Meet Anthony at Weaver’s Cabin in the Pioneer Village for a 30 minute moderate hike Learn all about the contributions the Civilian Conservation Corps have made to Spring Mill State Park and see how their legacy lives on in the park to this day.
GATE FEE MAY APPLY
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812) 849-3534
MAPPING THE TRANSPORTATION HISTORY OF SPRING MILL AND LAWRENCE COUNTY
David Nord of Indiana University will be at Spring Mill State Park to teach what he has learned about the history of transportation in Southern Indiana. While speaking, he will share old photos and maps.
Meet in the Lakeview Activity Center.
Can’t make it to this event? David Nord will be back on October 19th, and this time around, he will be at the Grist Mill in the Pioneer Village. CLICK HERE to learn about how you can sign up! DINNER WILL BE INCLUDED.
GATE FEE MAY APPLY
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION (812)849-3534.
