local history
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Madison, Indiana — The River Town That Time Didn’t Erase
Once one of Indiana’s most important river towns, Madison was built by steamboats, railroads and ambition. Then the routes changed. What was left behind became one of America’s remarkable historic communities. Continue reading
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Story, Indiana: The Tiny Town With a Story Bigger Than Its Name
Story, Indiana, is easy to pass by—but behind this tiny Brown County community is a story stretching from an 1850s crossroads to a road lost beneath Lake Monroe. We took the exit to discover what remained. Continue reading
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Welcome to The Town You Passed
You’ve driven past them—a name on a highway sign, an old downtown, a forgotten building. But every town has a story. The Town You Passed takes the exit to uncover the history, legends and people hiding just beyond the highway. Continue reading
