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Visitors to Indiana Dunes State Park can hike the massive sand dunes that tower over beautiful Lake Michigan and see the city of Chicago in the distance. Bird watchers can find a copious number of waterfowls, songbirds and other avian treats in the marshes in the park. Sun worshipers can swim and lounge along the immense sand beaches that line the Lake Michigan shoreline. Visitors will also discover camping, fishing and picnicking opportunities in...
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Pokagon State ParkPokagon Indiana State Park provides potential visitors with a complete guide book to the state park, Angola and Steuben County, Indiana. Visitors to Pokagon State Park will find a complete package of nature adventures that include hiking, camping, boating, fishing and swimming.Hiking, Camping and FishingThe state park has 11 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy to rugged. Anglers can sail their boats and fish in Lake James and...
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The Armies of the Revolutionary War reveals to readers the complexity of the organization of the military forces of the rebelling American colonies as well as the British Army and Navy. The book also discloses the intricate intelligence gathering network both armies devised to spy on each other to gain an advantage in the titanic struggle for America's independence. Readers of this book will discover the nature of the organization, the armaments and...
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Learn the history of the Hoosier State's smallest county with this historical guide to Ohio County and Rising Sun, Indiana. The book covers the early settlement, involvement in the underground railroad and events of Ohio County. The book includes a time line of events as well.Ohio County HistoryEstablished in 1844 by the Indiana Legislature, Ohio County is the state's smallest county. It also has the oldest continuously operating court house in Indiana.Rising...
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The beginning years of the Indiana Territory were eventful years. Moravian and Quaker missionaries made extensive attempts to teach Native Americans in the science of agriculture. In this volume of Indiana's Timeless Tales readers will discover the history of these attempts as well as the history of the fur industry in early Indiana. During this historical time William Clark and Meriwether Lewis began their historic expedition as the Corps of Discovery...
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Named for Napoleon Bonaparte, the town of Napoleon was platted in 1820, the second town in Ripley County, Indiana. Early in its history, Napoleon was a center of transportation and an important hub in the Underground Railroad. Berry's Trace, the Michigan Road and the Brookville/Napoleon Road connected the village to distant towns in Indiana as well as with the new state capitol in Indianapolis. Other Books in the:Ripley County History SeriesHistoric...
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The Short History of Roads and Highways – Indiana Edition relates the history of roads from the first primitive ridgeways to the modern interstate highway.Ancient HighwaysThe Silk Highway and the Roman roads formed an important part of the ancient world's transportation system. The Roman roads were so well engineered that many are still used today. The Silk Road played an indispensable role in the trade between Asia and Europe.Indian TrailsIn the...
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A History of Dearborn County serves as a great historical resource for home school students and Indiana history buffs. It includes information on museums, historical markers, National Register of Historic Sites and other areas of historical interest in Dearborn County, Indiana. The guide is a great help in planning field trips as local parks and nature preserves are included in the book, as well. Readers will discover historical information on Dearborn...
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Vincennes, Indiana is steeped in Indiana history. The French established Vincennes as a trading post where the Buffalo Trace crossed the Wabash River in 1732.A Visit to Vincennes, Indiana provides the visitor to Vincennes a convenient tourism guide to the history and attractions of Vincennes, Indiana. The city continues to serve as the county seat of Knox County, Indiana with many things to see and do. Enjoy a road trip to Vincennes to learn its fascinating...
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The Ultimate Indiana Day Trip Travel Guide includes a plethora of day trip destination in Indiana. A complete tourism guide the book includes local and state parks, museums, golf courses and much, much more. The book includes information on all of Indiana's 92 counties. No traveler in Indiana should be without it.
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Road Trips in North Central IndianaTake a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using North Central Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all the historical treasures in south central Indiana.North Central Indiana Cities and TownsNorth Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Kokomo, Wabash and Peru to larger cities like South Bend, and Elkhart. Each...
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West Central Indiana Cities and TownsWest Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Rockville, Brazil and Spencer to larger cities like Terra Haute, Crawfordsville and Martinsville. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways.West Central Indiana WineriesWest Central Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce some fascinating...
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Native American Mound BuildersDuring the Early and Late Woodland Periods the early Native American tribes built mounds, mostly in the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys. There are no written records about the purpose of these mounds, so the reasons for building them remain largely speculative.Adena and Hopewell Culture and MoundsPeople of both the Adena and later Hopewell cultures inhabited the White River region of Mounds State Park. They constructed...
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Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using Central Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all of the historical treasures in south central Indiana.Central Indiana Cities and TownsEast Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Noblesville, Franklin and Danville to Indiana's capital city, Indianapolis. Each of these towns and cities has many things...
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Road Trips in Northeast IndianaTake 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 TownsNortheast 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...
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Southeastern Indiana Cities and TownsSoutheastern Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming river towns like Rising Sun, Vevay, and Patriot to the larger cities like Lawrenceburg, Aurora and Madison. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways.Southeastern Indiana WineriesSoutheastern Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce some fascinating...
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Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using East Central Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all the historical treasures in east central Indiana.Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using Southwest Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all of the historical treasures in south central Indiana.East Central Indiana Cities and TownsEast...
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