List of Indiana state historical markers in Lawrence County facts for kids

Where Lawrence County is in Indiana

Have you ever seen a special sign that tells you about an important place or event? These are called historical markers! They are like outdoor history books that teach us about the past. This article is all about the cool historical markers you can find in Lawrence County, Indiana.

These markers are officially placed by the Indiana Historical Bureau. This group helps everyone learn about Indiana's history. There are 4 historical markers in Lawrence County, each telling a unique story about the area.

Historical Markers in Lawrence County

Historical markers help us remember important people, places, and events. They are often found in public spots like town halls or parks. Let's explore the markers in Lawrence County!

Indiana (Oolitic) Limestone Quarries

The Oolitic Town Hall, near where the limestone marker is located.

• Year Placed: 1966
• Location: You can find this marker at the Oolitic Town Hall on Main Street in Oolitic.
• What it's about: This marker celebrates the amazing limestone industry in Oolitic. Limestone from this area is super famous! It's been used to build many important buildings all over the United States, like the Empire State Building in New York City. This marker tells the story of the hard work and natural resources that made this area special for business and building.

Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom

Astronaut Gus Grissom, a true Hoosier hero.

• Year Placed: 1967
• Location: This marker is located at the Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport in Bedford.
• What it's about: This marker honors Virgil "Gus" Grissom, a brave astronaut who was born in Mitchell, Indiana. Gus Grissom was one of the first Americans to travel into space! He was a true pioneer in space exploration and helped us learn so much about flying beyond Earth. This marker reminds us of his incredible contributions to science and transportation.

Bedford Courthouse Square Historic District

Downtown Bedford, showing the historic courthouse square.

• Year Placed: 1998
• Location: You'll find this marker on the "I" Street sidewalk, between 15th and 16th Streets, on the east side of the Lawrence County Courthouse square in Bedford.
• What it's about: This marker tells the story of the historic area around the Lawrence County Courthouse. This part of Bedford is important because of its government buildings and unique architecture. It's a place where many important decisions for the county have been made, and the buildings themselves show us what life was like in the past.

Dunn Memorial Hospital

Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford.

• Year Placed: 2005
• Location: This marker is at 1600 23rd Street in Bedford.
• What it's about: This marker recognizes the history of Dunn Memorial Hospital. Hospitals are super important for keeping communities healthy. This marker celebrates the hospital's role in providing medical care and its place as an important building in Bedford. It reminds us of the progress in science and medicine over the years.

See also

• List of Indiana state historical markers
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Lawrence County, Indiana