Skeleton Found in a Bourbon Barn
It is said that every family has a skeleton in their closet. One Bourbon family had a skeleton in their barn: “After the body was accidentally discovered by a hired hand and became publicly known, an inquest was held. Witnesses were called, a jury summoned, and...
Spooky Marshall County
The following tales are just a taste of spooky Marshall County. Most of the stories are told as they were written long, long ago. “The neighborhood two miles east of Lapaz is all stirred up over a ghost story, which is vouched for by a number of persons to...
Inwood High School
As with other towns in Marshall County, at one time Inwood had its own high school. The Inwood neighborhood may have been small, but it was spunky. Some indication of that was seen in the Marshall County Independent in April 1899 when Trustee McCrory decided to...
Accomplishments of WPA in Marshall County
In our U.S. history classes most of us gained a passing acquaintance with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his Works Progress Administration program that helped Depression-era workers get back to earning a paycheck. The projects were wide ranging...
The Liberty Bell Visits Plymouth
We can’t show you the Liberty Bell, but don’t miss the opportunity to stop in at the Marshall County Museum between October 14 - 25 to visit The American Revolution Experience, a special exhibit sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution...
A History of Post Offices In Marshall County
In our modern society, we have many choices for communicating. We can access most of those choices simply by reaching into our pockets or purses for our cellphones. On rare occasions, we might send something through the mail, but even then, we have choices. The...
Pumpkin Pie Spice
It’s that time of year again. From Pumpkin Spice Lattes to sweet potato pie, everything is flavored with the iconic Pumpkin Pie Spice blend. Mixing up to nine spices, most blends contain nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and cloves.By the 1300s, traders traveled...
The First Soccer Game in Marshall County
During October, thousands of students will be playing on soccer fields around Indiana, looking to capture a sectional title. Parents and grandparents will bring folding chairs, classmates will fill the stands and everyone will cheer for their favorite team. 62...
The Town of Bourbon: 1911
This article about the Town of Bourbon appeared in the Weekly Republican on November 30, 1911. Weekly Republican, 30 Nov 1911, pg 28 cols 3 & 4Bourbon is one of the larger towns in Marshall County, its population according to the last census is 1,163. It is the...
Magnetic Park
Plymouth’s Magnetic Park should be a top stop on a tour of Marshall County. Located along the Yellow River, Magnetic Park has a fascinating history.Magnetic Park gets its name from the flowing well of magnetic water. It is 11 inches in diameter and 38 feet deep,...
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