Indiana Places and History
143 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 hours ago -Listeners to Indiana Places and History will learn the fascinating history of many of the many of the places and events in Indiana. Archive episodes may be found at this link:Mossy Feet Books.
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Starve Hollow Lake
July 09, 2024 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.68 MBStarve Hollow Lake Today I will talk about Starve Hollow Lake, where we camped in the autumn of 2023. From the Book: South Central Indiana Day Trips The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Tippecanoe Battlefield
July 03, 2024 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.83 MBTippecanoe Battlefield Today I will talk about the Tippecanoe Battlefield Memorial Park. From the Book: Indiana’s Timeless Tales - 1805 - 1811 The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Walking Across the Ohio River
June 19, 2024 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.54 MBToday we will walk across the Big 4 Bridge, a former railway bridge that now forms a pedestrian/bike path spanning the Ohio River, connecting Louisville Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana. From the Book Camping Across Indiana The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Hanging Rock Above the Wabash River
June 13, 2024 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBToday we will visit Hanging Rock, a natural wonder perched high above the Wabash River near Lagros, Indiana. From the Book Camping Across Indiana The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
The Historic Forks Of The Wabash
June 04, 2024 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MBIn this episode the author talks about Miami Chief Richardville and what at one time was one of the most important pieces of real estate in Indiana and the United States, the Forks of the Wabash. From the Book Road Trips in Northwest Indiana The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Visiting the LST 325 Floating Museum
May 29, 2024 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.53 MBGreetings, today we visit the LST museum, located on the Ohio River waterfront in Evansville, Indiana. Road Trips in Southwest Indiana The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Visiting the Shiojiri Niwa Garden
May 15, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.71 MBShiojiri Niwa Garden In this episode we visit the Shiojiri Niwa Garden in Mishawaka, Indiana which is in St. Joseph County in north central Indiana. From the Book North Central Indiana Day Trips The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Sculptures in the Forest
May 09, 2024 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.39 MBSculptures in the Forest In this episode we will visit to the Sculpture Garden near Solsberry, Indiana. We visited this hidden gem during our camping trip to Shakamak State Park. Shakamak State Park https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2023/10/12/shakamak-indiana-state-park/ Sculpture Garden Website A map to the trail is on the web site for visitors to download. https://sculpturetrails.com/ The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The...
Waapaahsiki Siipiiwi Mound Historical Park
April 30, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.62 MBThis episode relates our visit to the Waapaahsiki Siipiiwi Mound Historical Park while on our camping trip to Shakamak State Park. Shakamak State Park Waapaahsiki Siipiiwi Mound Historical Park The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Tulip Trestle Bridge
April 24, 2024 15:00 - 4 minutes - 2.87 MBTulip Trestle Bridge Today we are going to visit the Tulip Trestle Viaduct in Greene County Indiana. It is a railroad bridge that, when completed in 1906, was the largest railroad bridge in the United States. From the Book: Shakamak State Park The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Shakamak Indiana State Park
April 16, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.18 MBShakamak Indiana State Park Established in 1929, the 1766-acre Shakamak State Park features wonderful fishing, camping, hiking and swimming recreational activities. This book includes an extensive history of the park and a wealth of information about the park's facilities as well as tourism guides to the surrounding area. The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
New Release - A History of Switzerland County
April 11, 2024 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.79 MBNew Release - A History of Switzerland County In this episode I describe the third book on my Indiana Short County History, Switzerland County. The Swiss settlers that migrated here near the end of the Seventeenth Century initiated the commercial wine making industry in the United States. A History of Switzerland County The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Brown County State Park
January 16, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MBBrown County State Park In this episode we will visit Brown County State Park From the Book: Southeastern Indiana Day Trips The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Clark State Forest
January 09, 2024 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBClark State Forest We continue our tour through Clark County in Southeastern Indiana by visiting Indiana's oldest state forest, Clark State Forest. The birthplace of Colonel Harland Sanders is nearby and we learn a bit about him as well. From the Book: Southeastern Indiana Day Trips The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Falls of the Ohio State Park
January 02, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.39 MBToday we will visit Indiana's smallest state park, Falls of the Ohio. From the Book: Southeastern Indiana Day Trips The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Charlestown State Park and Rose Island Resorts
December 19, 2023 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.78 MBCharlestown State Park and Rose Island Resorts Today we visit Charlestown State Park, which is the site of a formerly popular resort, Fern Grove and Rose Island. The park is near the Indiana City of Charlestown. From the Book: Southeastern Indiana Day Trips The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Vintage Fire Museum
December 12, 2023 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.72 MBVintage Fire Museum Today we will visit the Vintage Fire Museum in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Southeastern Indiana Day Trips The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Deam Lake State Recreation Area
December 06, 2023 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.6 MBDeam Lake State Recreation Area This podcast will begin a series of episodes in which I tell you about one destination in Indiana which I have visited. There will be a video podcast on my Mossy Feet You Tube Channel in which you can listen to the podcast as well as see some of the photos I took while there. In this episode you will learn about Deam Lake State Recreation Area. Camping Across Indiana Join us on our first summer of exploring Indiana's myriad destinations by camper. Visit the ...
Exploring Vanderburg and Posey Counties
November 28, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.29 MBExploring Vanderburg and Posey Counties Last week we visited Spencer and Warrick Counties on our last episode and this week we progress westward to Vanderburgh County. From the Book Exploring the Ohio River The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Exploring Spencer and Warrick Counties
November 21, 2023 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.52 MBExploring Spencer and Warrick Counties In this week's episode we visit Spencer and Warrick Counties From the Book Exploring the Ohio River The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Exploring Crawford and Perry Counties
November 13, 2023 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.86 MBExploring Crawford and Perry Counties Today we visit Crawford and Perry Counties as we continue west along the Ohio River From the Book Exploring the Ohio River The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Exploring Floyd and Harrison Counties
November 07, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MBExploring Floyd and Harrison Counties The Ohio River Scenic Byway enters Floyd County on Indiana 62 from Clark County. After through Floyd County, the route enters historic Harrison County. From the Book Exploring the Ohio River The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Exploring the Ohio River - Clark County
November 01, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MBExploring the Ohio River - Clark County This episode features Clark County as we continue our journey along the Ohio River. From the Book Exploring the Ohio River The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Exploring the Ohio River - Jefferson County
October 24, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutes - 6.01 MBExploring the Ohio River - Jefferson County Greetings, this week we continue driving west on Indiana State Road 56 to Jefferson County. From the Book Exploring the Ohio River The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Drive Along the Ohio - Ohio and Switzerland Counties
October 11, 2023 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MBDrive Along the Ohio - Ohio and Switzerland Counties This episode continues our journey along the Ohio River. Last week we visited Dearborn County and this week we will continue our adventure through Ohio and Switzerland Counties. From the Book Exploring the Ohio River The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Exploring the Ohio River - Dearborn County
October 03, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.23 MBThis is episode one of a series that will chronicle a journey along the Ohio River, as related by my book, Exploring the Ohio River. The first episode begins in Dearborn County, Indiana. From the Book Exploring the Ohio River The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Scenic Drive Along the Ohio River to Artist's Point and Beyond
September 27, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.86 MBScenic Drive Along the Ohio River to Artist's Point and Beyond In this episode we are going on a lovely drive along the Ohio River in Crawford County, Indiana. The drive will include Schooner Point the Alton-Fredonia Road and Artist Point. From the Book South Central Indiana Day Trips The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Yellowwood State Forest
September 05, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.5 MBYellowwood State Forest In this podcast we travel to Brown County, Indiana to visit the Yellowwood State Forest. From the Book South Central Indiana Day Trips The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
T.C. Steele Home and Studio
August 28, 2023 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.24 MBGreetings, this episode relates the career of Hoosier artist, TC Steele and his home near Nashville, Indiana. From the Book South Central Indiana Day Trips The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum
August 16, 2023 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.81 MBAtterbury-Bakalar Air Museum In this episode I will talk about an interesting museum and former United States Air Base, The Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum. From the Book South Central Indiana Day Trips The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Anderson Falls Near Columbus Indiana
August 09, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MBAnderson Falls Near Columbus Indiana In this episode I am going to talk about Anderson Falls, which is located a few miles east of Columbus Indiana. From the Book South Central Indiana Day Trips The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Deam Lake
July 31, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBDeam Lake Our last camping expedition of the year, Deam Lake in Clark County Indiana. From the book Camping Across Indiana The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Salamonie Lake
July 10, 2023 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBSalamonie Lake This episode relates our trip to Salmonie Lake, near Andrews, Indiana. From the book Camping Across Indiana https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2023/04/13/camping-across-indiana/\ Salamonie Lake The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Ouabache State Park - Part 2
July 04, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBOuabache State Park - Part 2 This episode concludes our visit to Ouabache State Park. From the Book Camping Across Indiana The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Ouabache State Park - Part 1 - Fort Wayne
June 28, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBThis episode recounts our camping trip to Ouabache State Park and the Fort Wayne area. From the Book Camping Across Indiana The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Camping At Summit Lake State Park
June 14, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MBCamping At Summit Lake State Park In this episode I relate our visit to Summit Lake State Park in August, 2022. During our trip we visited the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, the National Model Aviation Museum and the Minnestra center in Muncie. From the Book Camping Across Indiana The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Camping Across Indiana - Episode 2, Mounds State Park
June 06, 2023 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBCamping Across Indiana - Episode 2, Mounds State Park In this episode we visit Mounds State Park and revisit our day trips in the area. From the Book Camping Across Indiana https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2023/04/13/camping-across-indiana/ The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Camping Across Indiana - Episode 1
May 30, 2023 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBCamping Across Indiana - Episode 1 Join us on our first summer of exploring Indiana's myriad destinations by camper. Visit the World's Largest Paintball, a sunken garden, and stroll across the mighty Ohio River. From the Book Camping Across Indiana The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
The Indiana Infantry Regiments Part 6
May 17, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThe Indiana Infantry Regiments Part 6 This episode concludes the book, Indiana's Role in the Civil War From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
The Indiana Infantry Regiments Part 5
May 09, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBThe Indiana Infantry Regiments Part 5 This is the fourth episode dealing with the Indiana Infantry regiments that served during the Civil War covering regiments 81 through 119th. From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
The Indiana Infantry Regiments Part 4
May 04, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBThe Indiana Infantry Regiments Part 4 This is the fourth episode dealing with the Indiana Infantry regiments that served during the Civil War covering regiments 61 through 81. From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
The Indiana Infantry Regiments Part 3
April 26, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThe Indiana Infantry Regiments Part 23 This is the third episode dealing with the Indiana Infantry regiments that served during the Civil War covering regiments 42 through 59. From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
The Indiana Infantry Regiments Part 2
April 18, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBThe Indiana Infantry Regiments Part 2 Greetings, this is the second episode dealing with the Indiana Infantry regiments that served during the Civil War covering regiments 22 through 40. From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
The Indiana Infantry Regiments - Part 1
April 12, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThe Indiana Cavalry Regiments - Part 1 In this episode listeners will learn about the various cavalry regiments from Indiana that fought in the Civil War. From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
The Indiana Cavalry Regiments - Part 1
April 12, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThe Indiana Cavalry Regiments - Part 1 In this episode listeners will learn about the various cavalry regiments from Indiana that fought in the Civil War. From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
The Indiana Cavalry Regiments
April 05, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBThe Indiana Cavalry Regiments In this episode listeners will learn about the various cavalry regiments from Indiana that fought in the Civil War. From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Indiana's Civil War Artillery Regiments - 14th -25th
March 28, 2023 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIndiana's Civil War Artillery Regiments - 14th -25th This episode covers Indiana's artillery regiments 14th through the 25th. From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page
Indiana's Civil War Artillery Regiments - 1st - 13th
March 21, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIndiana's Civil War Artillery Regiments - 1st - 13th Indiana's contribution to the Civil War was invaluable as the state furnished the second most number of troops, per capita, to the Union Cause. The state furnished 26 artillery regiments to the war effort. This episode relates the histories of Regiments 1 - 13. From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube Th...
From Missionary Ridge to the Last Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic
March 13, 2023 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.77 MBFrom Missionary Ridge to the Lase Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic The story today begins with Indiana Regiments at Missionary Ridge to the final encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic's Last National Encampment on August 31, 1949, when the last of the Civil War veterans passed away. Learn about the only time the United States Army surrendered to the United States Navy. This will end the time line portion of the series. From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War The A...
Morgan's Raid
March 06, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBMorgan's Raid This episode relates the Confederate incursion into Indiana by General John Hunt Morgan in July 1863. From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War The Author's Website The Author on Locals The Author on Facebook The Author on Twitter The Author on Rumble The Author on YouTube The Author's Amazon Page