Wabash, Indiana 46992 History & Heritage
Lagro
St Patrick’s Catholic Church
940 Main Street, Lagro, Indiana -
Built in 1870 by Irish immigrants, this breathtaking church speaks for itself. Victorian Gothic style, the original bell and organ are still in use.
Built in 1870 by Irish immigrants, this breathtaking church speaks for itself. Victorian Gothic style, the original bell and organ are still in use.
Hanging Rock
Division Road, Lagro, Indiana 46941 - 260-637-2273
Hanging Rock rises about 80 feet above the surface of the river and offers a flat surface on its pinnacle.
Hanging Rock rises about 80 feet above the surface of the river and offers a flat surface on its pinnacle.
Wabash-Eerie Canal – Kerr Lock
Washington Street, Lagro, IN -
There were four locks near Lagro. The Kerr Lock, the McDonald Lock, the Ditton Lock, and the Hayes Lock. They were named after their locktenders. Locktenders were the people that took care of the locks.
There were four locks near Lagro. The Kerr Lock, the McDonald Lock, the Ditton Lock, and the Hayes Lock. They were named after their locktenders. Locktenders were the people that took care of the locks.
North Manchester
Center for History
124 N. Market Street, Wabash, Indiana -
The Center for History is a non-profit musuem managed by the North Manchester Historical Society that features the history of North Manchester and the Eel River Basin.
The Center for History is a non-profit musuem managed by the North Manchester Historical Society that features the history of North Manchester and the Eel River Basin.
Manchester Mainstreet
1409 N. Market Street, Wabash, Indiana -
Manchester Main Street represents a diverse range of age groups, businesses, and economic and community interests in North Manchester.
Manchester Main Street represents a diverse range of age groups, businesses, and economic and community interests in North Manchester.
North Manchester Covered Bridge
109 North Market Street, North Manchester, Indiana -
The North Manchester Covered Bridge, one of the town’s best known historical landmarks
The North Manchester Covered Bridge, one of the town’s best known historical landmarks
Thomas Marshall Birthplace
409 North Market Street, North Manchester, Indiana -
Thomas R. Marshall was our Nations 28th Vice President. Tour this historic home located in charming North Manchester, Indiana. Tour takes about 30 minutes.
Thomas R. Marshall was our Nations 28th Vice President. Tour this historic home located in charming North Manchester, Indiana. Tour takes about 30 minutes.
Roann
Roann Covered Bridge
North side of Roann - off SR 16 -
Where there once were twenty-nine covered bridges in Wabash County, the Roann Covered bridge is now one of the only Two remaining
Where there once were twenty-nine covered bridges in Wabash County, the Roann Covered bridge is now one of the only Two remaining
Stockdale Mill
State Road 16, Roann, Indiana - 765-457-9507
Standing firmly on the banks of the Eel River near Roann, Indiana, the Stockdale Mill welcomes visitors to experience a bygone era and witness the collective efforts of a a community to restore a noted landmark.
Standing firmly on the banks of the Eel River near Roann, Indiana, the Stockdale Mill welcomes visitors to experience a bygone era and witness the collective efforts of a a community to restore a noted landmark.
Wabash
Dr. James Ford Historic Home
177 West Hill Street, Wabash, Indiana - 260-563-8686
Period furnishings complement interactive exhibits, a display of Civil War~Era medical equipment, and Victorian garden.
Period furnishings complement interactive exhibits, a display of Civil War~Era medical equipment, and Victorian garden.
The Honeywell House
720 North Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana - 260-563-2326
The Honeywell House, home of the late Mrs. Mark C. Honeywell, is a nonprofit cultural center owned and operated by the Honeywell Foundation.
The Honeywell House, home of the late Mrs. Mark C. Honeywell, is a nonprofit cultural center owned and operated by the Honeywell Foundation.
Wabash Marketplace
104 West Market Street -
Historic Walking Tours. Dedicated to community and economic impact since, this non-profit Main Street organization over sees facade grant programs, public art initiatives and the growth of local businesses.
Historic Walking Tours. Dedicated to community and economic impact since, this non-profit Main Street organization over sees facade grant programs, public art initiatives and the growth of local businesses.
Wabash County Courthouse & Abraham Lincoln Monument
1 West Hill Street, Wabash, Indiana - 260-563-0661
First Electrically Lighted city in the World: "From the towering dome of the Court House at 8:00 p.m. on March 31, 1880, burst a flood of lights that made world history.
First Electrically Lighted city in the World: "From the towering dome of the Court House at 8:00 p.m. on March 31, 1880, burst a flood of lights that made world history.
Wabash County Historical Museum
36 East Market Street, Wabash, Indiana - 260-563-9070
With two floors of interactive exhibits, an extensive research and archive area, and a spacious meeting room, this museum is one of our county's great treasures.
With two floors of interactive exhibits, an extensive research and archive area, and a spacious meeting room, this museum is one of our county's great treasures.
Charley Creek Inn
111 W. Market Street, Wabash, Indiana -
The one-of-a -kind historic Charley Creek Inn in Wabash, Indiana, is an extraordinary setting for memorable weddings, intimate meetings, creative conferences, and small trade shows. p for unique historic preservation gatherings, summits, and conferences.
The one-of-a -kind historic Charley Creek Inn in Wabash, Indiana, is an extraordinary setting for memorable weddings, intimate meetings, creative conferences, and small trade shows. p for unique historic preservation gatherings, summits, and conferences.