This week on Holcomb’s One Indiana, Eric’s talking about a subject he loves…. Indiana’s history!
Presidents’ Day was on Monday and, in honor of the historical holiday, Eric wanted to share with you a few of his favorite historic sites throughout our state — many with connections to Indiana’s presidential history! Eric’s a history buff and this list could’ve been much, much longer.
So here’s just a sampling of some great Hoosier history sites!
Abe Lincoln’s Boyhood Home (Spencer County) – Kentucky may be the birthplace of Lincoln, and Illinois claims to be the land of Lincoln, but Indiana is really the soul of Lincoln. His values were shaped during the formative years he spent in Southern Indiana.
Angel Mounds (Vanderburgh and Warrick counties) – uncover Indiana’s Native American roots!
Benjamin Harrison Home (Marion County) – come take a walk through the home of the 23rd president. You can even catch a play in the candlelight theatre!
Corydon (Harrison County) – the site of Indiana’s first capital, Indiana’s first constitutional convention, and the only Civil War battle on Indiana soil!
Gennett Records Walk of Fame (Wayne County) – come and see the studio that recorded Louis Armstrong, Hoagy Carmichael, and other music greats!
George Rogers Clark Memorial (Knox County) – relive the battle that gave America control of the frontier in 1779 and made George Rogers Clark into a Hoosier legend!
Levi Coffin House (Wayne County) – a registered National Historic Landmark, the Levi Coffin House was “Grand Central Station” on the Underground Railroad!
New Harmony (Posey County) – the most beautiful gardens in Indiana. You won’t want to miss out!
Tippecanoe Battlefield (Tippecanoe County) – you can take a hike through the battlefield where William Henry Harrison and Tecumseh met in 1811.
Vincennes and Grouseland (Knox County) – William Henry Harrison’s home when he was governor of Indiana, this historic mansion contains memorabilia from his first campaign and much more.
Where does your next Hoosier history road trip take you?