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From Indiana County to Capitol Hill: The Congressional Representatives Who Called Our Community Home
Throughout Indiana County’s history, we have been represented by some notable figures in Washington D.C. Augustus Drum and Alexander...
Allen Fiechuk
Jan 20, 2024
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The President Comes to Town
When John F. Kennedy scheduled a campaign visit to Indiana, it left quite a mark on hundreds of county residents, especially those who...
Allen Fiechuk
Oct 28, 2023
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American Labor Pioneer - William H. Sylvis
William H. Sylvis - American labor pioneer. Born in Indiana County, 1828. Founder, National Union of Iron Molders, 1859. President,...
Allen Fiechuk
Sep 9, 2023
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Women's Property Rights
The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution granted women the right to vote, although being introduced to Congress in 1878, it...
The Historical Society
Mar 25, 2023
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Notable Women: Jane Grey Swisshelm
March is designated as “Women’s History Month” a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society. This month we...
The Historical Society
Mar 13, 2023
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The Work Case
The year was 1869 and spirits were high in Indiana, the Civil War had just ended, and the town was on the verge of a golden era. Lawyers,...
Jonathan Bogert
Sep 24, 2022
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