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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17X6_development-of-diagnostic-test-strips_Elkhart-IN.html
A Miles Laboratories research team led by Alfred and Helen Free developed the first diagnostic test strip, Clinistix(R), for detecting glucose in urine. Reagent-impregnated strips changed color based on the concentration of glucose. This breakthro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17X5_bucklen-opera-house_Elkhart-IN.html
Main and Harrison StreetsCommissioned by: Herbert E. BucklenArchitect: UnknownGeneral Contractor: Unknown
The Bucklen Opera House, built in 1884 on the northwest corner of Main and Harrison streets, had a seating capacity of 1,200, and was the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17MM_elkhart-county-courthouse_Goshen-IN.html
Considered to be one of the most attractive county buildings in the State of Indiana, the Elkhart County Courthouse is also one of the oldest buildings in Goshen. The original courthouse was built in 1831 by Jacob Studebaker, who (it is said) walk…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17ML_millrace-hydraulic-canal-hawks-electric-company_Goshen-IN.html
Built as a source of hydraulic power for Goshen's industries, the Millrace Canal gave rise to a new form of energy in the late 1890's - electricity. In 1898 the energy of the canal was harnessed by the Hawks Electric Company's central generating s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17MK_the-old-stone-bridge_Goshen-IN.html
Several bridges have been built across the Millrace Canal at various stages throughout its history. Most of these bridges were built for transportation purposes (first horse and carriage, then railroads and automobiles), although some were built s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17MJ_the-goshen-dam-and-millrace-hydraulic-canal_Goshen-IN.html
Construction of the Goshen Dam and Millrace Canal began in March of 1867 and was completed on April 18, 1868, the same day Goshen was incorporated as a city. The project was built by a 40 man crew using horses and plows to excavate the canal bed. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16KJ_violett-cemetery_Goshen-IN.html
John M. Violett acquired this land from the U.S. Government in 1833 and the original plot of this cemetery on the east bank of the Elkhart River consisted of 10.7 acres.
One of the oldest graves here is that of James H. Violett who died in 1839.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16KI_nappanee-furniture_Nappanee-IN.html
Side one:Nappanee platted 1874 on Baltimore & Ohio Railroad line. Sawmill opened 1873 produced ties for railroad construction. Coppes and Mutschler brothers were partners in lumber, milling, and furniture business, 1902-1913, becoming significant …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15KZ_elkhart-river-wharves_Elkhart-IN.html
East from this point, along the "Elkheart" River were located the wharves where produce and merchandise to and from the village of "Elkheart", 1835 to 1851, was carried by Keel and Steamboat.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU5U_dr-franklin-l-miles_Elkhart-IN.html
Side one:Born circa 1845 in Ohio. Graduated from Rush Medical College 1874. Moved medical practice from Chicago to Elkhart 1875. Began The Dr. Miles Medical Company 1885 to sell Dr. Miles' Nervine, Restorative Nerve and Liver pills, and other medi…