The Brown County Court House is located in the county seat of Nashville, Indiana. The Court House…read moreis home to the Circuit Court. Unlike other counties in Indiana, there is no grand square with a domed top building. The Court House is a colonial red brick, older building that stands surrounded by beautiful trees and inviting park benches. The current 2-story building was built in 1874 by McCormack and Sweeney of Columbus, Indiana at the cost of $9000. The building replaced an earlier structure that was destroyed by fire at the same location. The court room and jury rooms are on the second floor and general offices are on the first floor. The Court House is part of a series of historic buildings that tourists can visit. A historic log-cabin jail and historic society are among the buildings. A modern addition was added to the back of the courthouse and serves as the new entry, which enables accessibility. In front of the Courthouse is a small war memorial to recognize those from the area that served.

Located in the heart of Nashville (Indiana), this marker points out why there is so much art and so…read moremany artworks here in town. The marker is close to restaurants, shopping, the Brown County Art Gallery and so much more. There is free street parking nearby. It reads, "Attracted by the area's natural beauty and its residents' rustic lifestyles, a group of professional artists began working in Brown County by 1908. The Brown County Art Colony gained renown as its members exhibited regularly, first in the Midwest, then nationally. Many of the artists worked to capture the character of the landscape in an American Impressionist style. The colony prospered during the American Regional Art Movement (1920s-1940s) and fueled economic development of the region. In response to increased demand for their work, the artists and local partners established the Brown County Art Gallery nearby in 1926. In 1954, several of the colony's original artists founded an additional gallery, the Brown County Art Guild." This is marker number 07.2021.1 and it was erected in 2021 by the Indiana Historical Bureau, Peaceful Valley Heritage Preservation Inc., and the Brown County Community Foundation. [Review 20540 overall - 84 in Indiana - 1521 of 2023.]

if you traveled down to nashville, indiana through morgantown, you've probably passed by this…read morefamous ginkgo tree. the ginkgo tree in morgantown has a notable and touching history dating back to the civil war. the tree was planted by a former pow from the civil war, ruben c. griffith. according to griffith, he watched a tiny ginkgo tree grow through a crack outside his prison. he found inspiration in the tree. after his release, he returned home and became a prominent physician. he planted a ginkgo tree outside the home he built in 1894, where the tree has thrived for over 100 years. the tree was placed on the national registry in 2006. a plaque stands next to the inspirational tree. the plaque reads: the legend of the ghinko tree ruben c. griffith was born in a log cabin on this lot in 1845. at the age of 17 he enlisted with the union army only to be captured one year later and incarcerated in the legendary andersonville prison in georgia. from his small prison window he watched a tiny tree grow out of a dry crack in the earth. it gave him hope that he too might survive. having seen the dire need for physicians during the war, upon his release he returned home and became a prominent morganton physician. in 1894 he tore down the family cabin & built this house to use as his residence & office. in 1908, the governor of indiana commissioned him to return to andersonville to erect a memorial for the 630 indiana soldiers who died at andersonville. upon his return he carried with him a ghinko sapling which he planted in this spot. unfortunately in 1910 while observing fireworks from an upstairs window dr griffith fell to his death. this house and tree was added to the national registry in 2006. i can't help but love these small town stories that give insights into our history. the tree is inspirational and maybe the best reason to visit morgantown. there is free street parking near the tree.

Located in the center of the (city? town? village?) of Nashville, this marker points out the artist…read morethat pretty much put it on the map. There is street parking nearby and you should not miss the museum a few blocks away. The marker is on two sides with the front reading, "Photographer, artist, and newspaper columnist Frank Hohenberger moved to Nashville in 1917. Through his black and white, large format photographs, he documented the residents, artists, daily life, traditions, and natural beauty of Brown County. From 1923-1954, he wrote an Indianapolis Star column, "Down in the Hills O' Brown County" that helped popularize the area." And the reverse, "Hohenberger took over 15,000 photographs and negatives during his career, including "The Liar's Bench," one of his best-selling prints. He was commissioned for projects across Indiana and in other states and delivered many illustrated lectures on his work. His internationally popular photographs have been preserved at the Lilly Library, Indiana University." This is marker number 7.2019.1 and was erected in 2019 by the Indiana Historical Bureau, Peaceful Valley Heritage Preservation and Brown County Community Foundation. [Review 20544 overall - 85 in Indiana - 1525 of 2023.]

Morgan County Public Library has a cool library system that extends outside their county to…read moresurrounding counties for resources and books. I go online to their website to find and reserve a book I like and the search brings you to the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium. This consortium project of over 100 public libraries is supported by the Indiana State Library. I find the book I want, place a "hold" on it and it will be delivered to the library nearest you or the library of your choice in just a few days. Then you will be notified via email, or text that it is ready to be picked up. After your initial check out time of three weeks is up, it is automatically renewed for three more weeks, two more times. So you get a total of nine weeks to read your book. I have a Kindle and I have read books using it but I like hard bound books better. Morgan County Public Library does offer eBooks if you prefer. They even offer a free app if you like reading a book via your phone. So, want to read a $30 hard bound book for free? Check out your local library.

So here's the verdict on Clay County Courthouse. The three story limestone building is the fifth…read morecourthouse for the county and second in Brazil. This historic Classical Revival building was designed by John W. Gaddis (Vincennes, Indiana) and construction began in 1912 and completed in 1914. The massive limestone columns and center dome are prominent features of the building's exterior. On the grounds, sit an Air Force jet and a Civil War era cannon. The interior of the building is magnificently original. The stained glass of the center dome is gorgeous. The tiled floors, marble stairs and brass light fixtures scream Art Deco. The staff is friendly. A judge welcomed us into the courtroom to take photos. The Superior Court retains its original bench seating and ornate decor. A massive mural sits in an alcove behind the judge. Historical documents and photos are proudly displayed throughout this impressive structure. A display of posters about prominent Clay County historical figures surrounds the atrium. A box of fresh tomatoes left by a local farmer with a FREE sign, reminds me that we are in the heart of farm country. I'd have to say, the Clay County Courthouse is one of my favorite courthouses in Indiana because of the conscience attempt to retain and promote its proud history. There is free street parking around the building. Handicapped accessibility is available at the west entrance of the building. The Clay County Courthouse is worthy of a visit for history, architecture and government buffs.

Hard for me to choose a perfect word for this establishment. Kind, caring, thoughtful, helpful,…read morecleanly, the materials and equipment are all up to date. I have never been disappointed. My opinion this library by far is the best library around our area. The large libraries cannot compare with the friendly service you receive. The building may seem small from the outside but once you walk in, the building sure does pack a punch. Next time a library is needed give Linton public library a try.

We might not know where Jimmy Hoffa is now, but we know he was born in Brazil, Indiana. He is a…read morehome town legend that was celebrated as part of Clay County's Bicentennial. A historical plaque in his honor stands prominent at the intersection of Forest Ave and National Road in Brazil. Hoffa, born 1913, grew up impoverished. He became an advocate for labor during the depression and eventually rose the president of the National Brotherhood of Teamsters. He advocated to reduce poverty and discrimination during his tenure. He was instrumental in increasing wages for truckers. Hoffa was convicted of jury tampering in 1964. He disappeared in 1975. And so it goes.