I love to travel the back roads, pass corn fields, and happen upon a piece of history. The…read moreLancaster Covered Bridge is interesting as the wooden bridge was built using cast iron abutments. The bridge was constructed over the Wildcat River in 1872 by The Wheelock Bridge Company of Fort Wayne. The bridge stands a couple miles north of Rossville, Indiana. The one-lane bridge has undergone multiple renovations over the years to increase the stability and restore the wood infrastructure. Car traffic is still able to cross the bridge, making it a rare functioning covered bridge. There does appear to be recent damage to the entrance to the bridge. The inside of the bridge is enclosed and lovely. There is no window to observe the creek but I could hear water flowing below as I walked across. There is no pedestrian walk area so you have to watch for cars. There is a informative plaque on the south side of the bridge that describes the construction and renovations. As Ken mentions, there is no place to park. An interesting to see if you are in the area.

Biked past this lonely bridge. Very secluded and quiet and the daffodils enticed me into taking a…read morepicture---just a lovely visit.

I was in Frankfort, Indiana yesterday. A trip to Frankfort is nearly impossible without visiting…read morethe building affectionately known by locals as "Old Stoney." Built in 1892, Old Stoney initially served as Frankfort High School. On February 24, 1922, the high school was completely gutted with only the four walls left standing. Using those walls, the building was rebuilt and reopened in 1926. It continued to be used by Community Schools of Frankfort until 1974. In 1976, a nonprofit was started and entered into a 99-year lease with Community Schools of Frankfort. In 1979, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Place. In 1995, the building was purchased by the city and was extensively renovated to serve as City Hall with space for the Mayor, Clerk Treasurer, City Engineer, and Main Street. Fun fact: Initially, there was a tunnel running underneath Old Stoney to other school buildings. You can still see part of the tunnel to this day. In 2016, a $4.3 million renovation gave the building a new roof, tuck points, heating/AC, brought the electrical system up to code, closed 2 out of 3 original skylights, installed new windows, repaired/painted interior walls, and included new landscaping. The Clinton County Historical Society and Museum uses the second floor. The building is 2 1/2 stories tall and created in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. It has a raised basement, large round arched entrance, four large stone chimneys, and a 4-story corner tower. It's honestly hard to imagine going to high school in this building. Since it's used as a public building, accessibility has dramatically improved. It's a historic building, so it's not perfect in terms of accessibility. However, it's quite good and I can always get anywhere I need to go here.

"Old Stoney" is how the residents of Frankfort refer to this magnificent Romanesque Revival…read morestructure. Originally, it was built as the community high school in 1892, constructed mostly of Ohio sandstone and trimmed with Indiana limestone. The students must have had some fun running up and down the turrets. The school closed for four years after a fire in 1922, but reopened to serve students for until 1974. Will Beer (the Grandpa on the Waltons) was a notable student of the school. If the walls could only talk. Facing disrepair, a non-profit was formed to manage the aging building. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Buildings in 1979. The City of Frankfort bought the building in 1995 to move several city offices into the building, including the mayor. In 2016, major renovations were completed to upgrade mechanical and electrical infrastructure and make repairs. Worth a visit if you love architecture and are in Frankfort.

The historic Newton County Courthouse in Kentland Indiana was built in1906. The Renaissance Revival…read morestructure was designed by Joseph Hutton and Erick Lund. This is the third courthouse for Kentland. When I went through security and told Officer Hamilton that I was interested in the building, he guided me to photos of the two previous wooden structures that the County outgrew. Officer Hamilton was friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the county. The woodwork and some of the furniture is original to 1906. However, the courtroom was remodeled and separated to make two courtrooms. I was invited to view the courts, but take no photos. The rooms have some of the original furniture and wood trim, but are decorated with modern colonial style wallpaper and brass fixtures. The grounds are manicured with bicentennial time capsule to be opened in 2076. A previous casual was opened and its contents are displayed in the courthouse. There is ample parking around the courthouse. I recommend a visit if you are interested in history or architecture.

I was on my way to visit the Clinton County Courthouse today and noticed local officials were…read morehaving a ceremony commemorating Memorial Day. The event was moving with local veterans giving a 21 gun salute after placing wreaths by the War Memorial on the grounds of the Courthouse. Frankfort, Indiana is the county seat for Clinton County. The current courthouse is the third courthouse to serve the county. Construction on the Second Empire style building began in 1884 under the design of George W. Bunting. The three story building was constructed of Indiana limestone and features a domed tower with clock. A statue of Blind Liberty stands near the west entrance. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic places in 1978. The building houses courtrooms and related judicial offices for Clinton County.

Near the Purdue University Airport, a small plaza exists near Hangar 6. The plaza is dedicated to…read morethose who passed away in pursuing their dream of flying. An airplane wing is erected in the plaza and has a poem "High Flight" written by Canadian Fighter Pilot Ace John Gillespie Magee Jr inscribed upon it. The plaza is surrounded by a landscaped area. The poem on the side states: "Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds, -- and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of -- wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there, I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air.... Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace. Where never lark, or even eagle flew -- And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, - Put out my hand, and touched the face of God." John Gillespie Magee Jr - 1941 Review #1464

Love living here and the small community feel. So nice to be so close to town yet not in a busy cityread more

Strange as it may seem, I've had a lot of interaction with City Water Works. My first experience…read morewas a week after my closing when I realized I had no water service to the house, including the toilet. I called the water works and was told I needed to give them a deposit of $200.00 before they would turn my water back on. I ran down to their office immediately and gave them the $200.00 check. I was told that no matter how often or where I moved in Monticello that I wouldn't have to give them another deposit. If I moved away from Monticello, I would get my $200.00 back. By the time I got home (and I live around the corner), they had the water turned back on. Out of pure laziness, I hated getting the little postcards with my water and garbage bill so the nice lady at the water works kept my credit card on file and charged my card monthly before they had automatic withdraw from checking. When they got automatic withdraw, I think I was the first person to sign-up, and they worked with me on getting that set-up. The people at City Water Works are give public service a good name. One day, I get a call at work from them telling me I have a leak equivalent to a house full of water. For the life of me and my neighbor, we couldn't find the leak. I called water works and asked them if it could be a faulty meter? They never really gave me an answer, but they also didn't charge me the $550.00 my leak cost. Nice to know that once a year, they will forgive you an atrociously high bill, if you leave the hose running for a month, your plumbing goes bonkers or like me, who knows what, and they will let you know within a week if you have done so.

My home armory. Dedicated men & woman serving country and state. The armory is a valuable asset to…read morethe community.