3 Old Ruins to Explore in Vigo County
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Vigo CountyVigo County, located in western Indiana, offers visitors a mix of natural beauty, historical sites, and community events. While specific attractions and events may change over time. It is home to parks, nature preserves, and recreational areas that provide opportunities for outdoor activities. Hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking can be enjoyed in places like Fowler Park and Dobbs Park.
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Old Ruins to Explore in Vigo County
Highland Lawn CemeteryHighland Lawn Cemetery, located in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, is a historic cemetery with significant cultural, historical, and architectural importance. Established in the mid-19th century, the cemetery has served as the final resting place for many prominent individuals and community members. It also stands as a serene and contemplative space for visitors to reflect on the past.
Markle Mill SiteMarkle House and Mill Site is a historic home and site of Markle's Mill located in Otter Creek Township. The house was built in 1848, and is a two-story, Greek Revival style painted brick dwelling with Italianate style influences. It has a one-story, front porch with Doric order columns. The Markle's Mill burned in 1938, and the remains consist of stone and concrete foundations and the associated remains of the dam. Also on the property are the contributing outhouse and carriage house.
Sisters of Providence Convent CemeteryConvent cemetery at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana is the cemetery for the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, a congregation of Roman Catholic religious women founded in 1840 by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.The original location for the sisters' cemetery was a small hill near Saint Anne Shell Chapel on the motherhouse grounds in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.