Indiana Places and History

Exploring Dearborn County This 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 https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2023/03/01/exploring-the-ohio-river/

Deam 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. Southeastern Indiana Day Trips https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/07/27/southeast-indiana-day-trips/

The Indiana Infantry Regiments Part 3 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 https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/03/10/indianas-role-in-civil-war/

The Indiana Infantry Regiments Part 3 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 https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/03/10/indianas-role-in-civil-war/

The 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 https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/03/10/indianas-role-in-civil-war/

The Indiana Infantry Regiments Part 1 this is the first episode dealing with the Indiana Infantry regiments that served during the Civil War The 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 https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/03/10/indianas-role-in-civil-war/

The 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 https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/03/10/indianas-role-in-civil-war/

Daniel Boone Begins Blazing Wilderness Road This episode discusses Daniel Boone blazing of the Wilderness Road and the founding of Boonesborough . From the Book Indiana’s Timeless Tales - Pre-History to 1781 http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2020/09/22/indianas-timeless-tales-pre-history-to-1781/

Indiana'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 https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/03/10/indianas-role-in-civil-war/

The Story of Francis Slocum This episode relates the story of Francis Slocum's abduction by Delaware warriors in 1778 and her captive years in captivity in north eastern Indiana. From the Book Indiana’s Timeless Tales - Pre-History to 1781 http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2020/09/22/indianas-timeless-tales-pre-history-to-1781/

Indiana'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 https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/03/10/indianas-role-in-civil-war/

From Missionary Ridge to the Last 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 https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/03/10/indianas-role-in-civil-war/

Morgan's Raid This episode relates the Confederate incursion into Indiana by General John Hunt Morgan in July 1863.

Indiana Civil War Time Line - 1861 - 1862 This is the first podcast which relates the time line of events related to the Civil War in Indiana. This episode ends just before Morgan's Raid in Indiana. Indiana Civil War Time Line From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/03/10/indianas-role-in-civil-war/

Indiana Civil War Historical Markers - Part 5 This is the fifth, and final, of the podcasts that will deal with the Civil War historical markers in Indiana. This week we visit Perry, Porter, Ripley, St. Joseph, Scott, Sullivan, Switzerland, Union, Wabash and Wayne Counties. The markers include various Civil War regiments, a general, a catastrophic steam boat accident that killed many Union soldiers returning from war and Indiana's Civil War governor, Oliver P. Morton. From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/03/10/indianas-role-in-civil-war/

The French and Indian War This episode relates a brief history of the French and Indian War, known in Europe as the Seven Years War. From the Book Indiana’s Timeless Tales - Pre-History to 1781 http://mossyfeetbooks.net/index.php/2020/09/22/indianas-timeless-tales-pre-history-to-1781/

Indiana Civil War Historical Markers - Part 2 This is the second eight podcasts that will deal with the Civil War historical markers in Indiana. This week we visit Daviess, Dearborn and Decatur Counties while we learn the origins of the Medal of Honor as well as the murder of a draft enrollment officer in Daviess County. From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/03/10/indianas-role-in-civil-war/

Indiana Civil War Historical Markers - Part 1 This is the first eight podcasts that will deal with the Civil War historical markers in Indiana. It includes Civil War historical markers in Allen, Bartholomew and Clark Counties. From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/03/10/indianas-role-in-civil-war/

Welcome to the podcast edition of my book, Indiana's Role in the Civil War. The book includes this short history of the war, a county by county listing of the Civil War related historical markers installed by the Indiana Historical Bureau with my additional background material on the marker. The final section of the book features short historical sketches on the artillery, cavalry and artillery regiments that took part in the war.The book begins with a short history of the Civil War. From the Book Indiana's Role in the Civil War https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/03/10/indianas-role-in-civil-war/

Indiana Civil War Historical Markers - Part 3 This is the third of several podcasts that will deal with the Civil War historical markers in Indiana. This week we visit Elkhart, Floyd, Franklin, Harrison, Jasper and Jefferson Counties. The markers include the only Hoosier to serve as a general in the Confederate army and the only Civil War Battle fought in Indiana. From the Book: Indiana's Role in the Civil War https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/03/10/indianas-role-in-civil-war/

McCormick's Creek State Park This podcast will start a new series of podcasts that will cover the history, geology, activities and natural features of McCormick's Creek State Park. The podcast is based on my book, McCormick's Creek State Park, the first book in my Indiana State Park Travel Guide Series. McCormick's Creek was the first state park established in the Indiana State Park system. Indiana established the state park system in 1916 as part of the state's centennial celebration. From the Book McCormick's Creek State Park https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2021/09/13/mccormicks-creek-state-park/

Podcast Southeast Indiana Court Houses This episode discusses the history of the court houses in southeastern Indiana as well as short historical sketches of the counties. From the Book Southeast Indiana Day Trips https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/07/27/southeast-indiana-day-trips/

Southeast Indiana Interesting Places In this podcast the author visits several spots of historic interest in Southeast Indiana. The episode includes places in West Harrison, Laurel, Oldenburg, Madison and Scottsburg, Indiana. From the book:Southeast Indiana Day Trips https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/07/27/southeast-indiana-day-trips/

The Civil War in Southeastern Indiana This episode talks about about some of the Civil War related historical sites of Southeastern Indiana. From the book: Southeast Indiana Day Trips https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/07/27/southeast-indiana-day-trips/

Southeast Indiana Parks In this episode the author visits several of the best parks in Southeastern Indiana. The selection includes state parks, state forests, nature preserves, local parks and National Wildlife Refuges. The parks discussed include: Deam Lake Clark State Forest Brookville Lake Whitewater Memorial State Park Clifty Falls State Park Lamplighter Riverfront Park Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge Muscatatuck Park Calli Nature Preserve Versailles State Park Hardy Lake and Campgrounds From the book: Southeast Indiana Day Trips, https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2022/07/27/southeast-indiana-day-trips/