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Readers of Indiana’s Timeless Tales – 1782 – 1791 will discover a wealth of early Indiana history with this timeline of events that cover Indiana history from the formation of the Northwest Territory until General St. Claire's disastrous campaign during Little Turtle's War at the Battle of the Wabash.
Northwest Territory
Pressure on the native tribes that inhabited the Ohio River Valley region increased after the formation of the Northwest Territory by the Congress. Pioneers began moving into southern Ohio and to a lesser extent the area that would become southern Indiana.
Little Turtle's War, or the Northwest Indian War
The Miami Chief Little Turtle led the tribes that had united in the Northwestern Confederacy and launched raids against the settlements that encroached on native lands. The violence sparked a number of U. S. military expeditions into Ohio and Indiana. General Arthur St. Claire's expedition in 1791 ended in disaster and the largest United States military defeat, by ratio, in the nation's history at the Battle of the Wabash, sometimes called St. Claire's Defeat.
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Explore Indiana’s early history using this journal of history stories from the beginning days of the Northwest Territory. A Timeline of Indiana History - 1792 - 1794 relates the time line of events that occurred between St. Clair's Defeat to and including the Battles of Fort Recovery and Fallen Timbers. Many of these stories of the Northwest Indian War are little known and obscure historical tales that the reader will enjoy learning.
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Versailles State Park is a prime destination for those that enjoy mountain biking, hiking, camping and picnicking. Over 30 miles of mountain bike trails that double as hiking trails and 6 miles of dedicated hiking trails, those seeking a nature adventure will find a mecca of enjoyment. The 226-site electric campground offers a wonderful, relaxing way to spend time in the great outdoors.
The book Versailles State Park book also serves as a tourism guide for Ripley County, Indiana as it includes an extensive listing of local attractions like museums, movie theaters, golf courses and many other fun day trip ideas.
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Explore the boyhood haunts of the nation's 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, at Lincoln Indiana State Park. Many of the hiking trails in the park visit places Lincoln would have walked. Watch a play based upon Lincoln's life in Indiana at the Lincoln Amphitheater or fish in beautiful Lincoln Lake. Near the state park visitors can enjoy the Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home and National Museum. See artifacts, documents and photos related to the Lincoln family. The grounds include the Sarah Hanks Lincoln gravesite, the Tom Lincoln cabin site and a pioneer farm with period actors performing tasks like those done on an 19th Century Indiana farm. The book includes a guide to the tourism sites in Spencer County, Indiana.
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Discover the story behind many of the traditional handicrafts like blacksmithing, weaving, quilting, sewing, basketmaking and pottery. The book covers the history of those crafts as well as metalsmiths, brewers and woodworkers.
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From the first rude ridgeways to the modern interstate highway, the evolution of the road is a fascinating story. Readers will learn the progression of roads from the first ridgeways, roads in the ancient world, Roman roads and the development of the revolutionary McAdam Road. American Indians developed an extensive system of trails for both trade and war. The pioneers used parts of these trails to blaze the first traces that penetrated the interior of the developing United States. Readers can also follow the progression of the United States highway system from the first named highways to the modern interstate system of roads first established in the late 1950’s.
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The Lenape, or Delaware, Indian tribe was native to the Eastern Seaboard, however pressure from European settlement forced them west, first to Ohio and then to Indiana. On the eve of the War of 1812 the tribe occupied several villages along the White River what would become the East Central region of the State of Indiana. They had migrated into the area in the mid 1790's and would remain until about 1818 when they were forced further west. The Lenape Tribe in Indiana relates their history, mythology, lifestyle as well as the chiefs that lived in Indiana during this time.
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Discover the fascinating history of the firefighter, fire departments and fire towers when you read the Short History of Fire Fighting. The book includes historical information on fire engines, bunker gear and other equipment needed by a fire department. The book includes an extensive listing of firefighter museums in the United States as well as section on fire towers.
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The Algonquin, or Eastern Woodlands Indian, tribes inhabited Indiana as the Europeans began penetrating the region in the 17th Century. The tribes in Indiana included the Shawnee, Lenape (Delaware), Miami, Potawatomie, Kickapoo, and others.
The Algonquin Tribes of Indiana relates the general culture, lifestyle, and agriculture of this vast family of Amerindian tribes.
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Switzerland County has its origins in the original wine making Swiss immigrants that migrated into the Ohio River Valley in the early Nineteenth Century. These families were an important part of United States wine making history, as they produced the first commercial wines in the nation.
New Switzerland
The immigrants named their principal town Vevay, after the Swiss town from which most of them originated. The industrious settlers soon turned the hills and valleys of their new settlement, often called New Switzerland, into productive farms and vineyards.
Hay Farming
Blight ruined the vines and as wine making declined, Switzerland County became a major hay farming region. Hay presses turned out huge quantities of hay to feed the horses that were vital to the agriculture and transportation needs of the era.
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Colonial American History Stories - 1665 - 1753
Colonial American History Stories - 1215 - 1664 contains almost 300 history stories presented in a timeline that begins in 1655 with the performance of the first documented play performed in British North America and ends with the switch from the Julian to the Gregorian Calendar in 1752. This journal of historical events mark the beginnings of the United States and serve as a wonderful guide of American history. These reader friendly stories include:
September 27, 1540 - Society of Jesus (Jesuits) Founded By Ignatius Loyola
December 19, 1675 - The Great Swamp Fight
September 19, 1676 - Bacon's Rebellion - Bacon Burns Jamestown
April 18, 1689 - 1689 Boston Revolt
February 29, 1692 - Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne and Tituba Accused Of Witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts
May 22, 1718 - Edward Teach - Blackbeard - Begins Blockade of Charlestown.
November 02, 1734 - Daniel Boone Born December 08, 1741 - Vitus Bering Died
December 23, 1750 - Ben Franklin Attempts to Electrocute a Turkey
December 31, 1752 – Julian/Gregorian Calendar Switch Complete
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Road Trips in Northeast Indiana
Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using Northeast Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all of the historical treasures in south central Indiana.
Northeast Indiana Cities and Towns
Northeast Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Albion, Huntington and Shipshewana to larger cities like Fort Wayne, and Auburn. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways.
Northeast Indiana Wineries
Northeast Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce some fascinating wines.
Northeast Indiana State and Local Parks
The region has several state parks and forests including Indiana's first state park, Chain o' Lakes and rugged Salmonie Lake State Park.
Northeast Indiana Museums and Historic Sites
Explorers in the area can stage a day trip to learn the region's rich history by visiting the museums and markers located in the various cities and towns of Northeast Indiana. Many host interesting family events that are fun and educational
