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,...
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....
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