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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RH0_site-of-huakiki_Hebron-IN.html
This was their winter home. Disbanded in 1838 when the Indians were moved west.
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has been designated a Registered Natural Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 This site possesses exceptional value in illustrating the natural history of the United States
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HW1_site-of-huakiki_Hebron-IN.html
Old "Indian Town" Village Oldest and largest known village of Potatwatomies This was their winter home. Disbanded in 1838 when the Indians were moved west Dedicators: Historical Society of Porter Co., Inc. Duneland Historical Society, In…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DTN_stephen-tyng-mather_Michigan-City-IN.html
He laid the foundation of the National Park Service defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good that he has done.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DSS_is-this-an-ocean-or-a-lake_Michigan-City-IN.html
Here you can surf the waves, stroll the shoreline, and see the dunes, but you are not at the ocean. Lake Michigan is part of the world's largest fresh water system-the Great Lakes. Extending northward for 307 miles and averaging 118 miles from eas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DSQ_whose-home-is-it_Michigan-City-IN.html
Indigenous (native)If you dove into the waters of Lake Michigan thousands of years ago, you would have disturbed the home of many indigenous species, such as lake trout, lake whitefish, yellow perch, and lake sturgeon. These healthy native fish li…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17L2_edwin-way-teale_Chesterton-IN.html
(Front Side)Born 1899 in Illinois, Teale became an influential naturalist, author, and photographer who won 1966 Pulitzer Prize for his book Wandering Through Winter. Teale wrote that boyhood summers and holidays spent near here at his grandparent…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17KW_willow-creek-confrontation_Portage-IN.html
As railroad lines expanded through U.S., conflict occurred between competing lines. Michigan Central Railroad, with track in Porter County since 1851, briefly defied state militia and court orders (1874) to allow Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to cro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17KU_ogden-dunes-ski-jump_Ogden-Dunes-IN.html
Steel and wood ski jump with adjustable height and length was built here for Ogden Dunes Ski club, incorporated in 1927 to promote winter sports. Five annual events with international competitors were held 1928-1932, with 7,000 to 20,000 spectator…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17KQ_century-of-progress-homes_Michigan-City-IN.html
"Century of Progress" homes at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair showcased innovative building materials and designs. Visitors marveled at modern features like dishwashers and air conditioners. In 1935, developer Robert Bartlett brought five Centur…
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