Entertainment in the Good Old Days
Long before the entertainment overload of today, Marshall County youth had some interesting ways of creating their own fun. They did have theaters, but much of the time, they relied on simple things dictated by what was at hand, our location and the weather. The...
The Trail of Death
Marshall County has the dubious distinction of being the starting point of the Trail of Death in 1838. The Trail of Death was the forced removal of 859 Potawatomi Indians from Indiana to Kansas. The Trail of Death is not the same as the Trail of Tears, which was...
Prohibition and Marshall County
Years before the enactment of the 18th Amendment, many locals were involved in the temperance movement. The temperance movement promoted the ban of alcoholic beverages. There were even organizations dedicated to the cause, such as the Women’s Christian Temperance...
Travelers on the Orphan Train
In 1892, Plymouth was a stop for an “orphan train” that transported thousands of children. They came from the streets of New York and New England to new homes in the Midwest. From 1854-1929, nearly 4,000 orphans, ranging from ages 1 to 12 were brought to Indiana....
Researching your Family History
Sometimes a memory sparks the desire to find out more about a person, place or an event. Did you know that your Marshall County Historical Museum is an incredible research facility? Not only do we house the historical records, but we offer capable researchers to...
The Edgerton Basket Factory
One of the most successful early businesses in Marshall County was the Edgerton Basket Factory. Ease of transportation is critical for growth of trade. And Marshall County, being a crossroads, was attractive to businesses looking for a home. One such was Edgerton...
Button, Button, Who’s Got the Button?
At the MCHS Museum, we have been delving into our storage areas and taking a compete inventory. Some of the interesting things we find spark the desire to know more about our items. What is the history and usage, and of course, any fun facts about our collections....
Culver’s African American History
Culver's history includes a rather unique presence and influence from its African American populace.
Researching Divorce Records
We talk a lot about marriage records, the different types and how to locate them. But when working on genealogy, sometimes we find the other side to marriage, divorce. Divorce records are not as plentiful as marriage records and not as easily accessible on the...
Home Made Remedies
Quite often something really interesting surfaces as we go about our preservation and archiving efforts. A paper turned up recently with hand-written remedies (and gardening advice), mixed with a couple of newspaper clippings from 1912. There is also a recipe for...
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