Early Rush County Home Emerges from Decay

Ball State history professor Ron Morris is restoring the 1845 home built by Rush County settler Dr. Jefferson Helm.
Easements Help Protect Landmark Properties

Owners donate preservation easements to safeguard properties in Rush County and Vincennes.
Serendipity Brings Brewpub to Rushville

A public-private partnership revitalizes a vacant building in the heart of historic downtown Rushville.
Rushville Raises the Curtain on Restored Princess Theatre

After nearly 20 years of vacancy, Rushville’s Princess Theatre reopened its doors thanks to local perseverance and the state’s Stellar Communities program.
Rushville Enjoys a Redevelopment Boom

Designation through the state’s Stellar Communities program has trigged a surge of investment and improvements in Rushville, including revitalization of several historic buildings.
Indiana Landmarks Names New Eastern Regional Office Director

Reception on November 7 offers opportunity to meet Jessie Russett.
Rush County Heritage Celebrates 30 Years

Rush County Heritage coalesced in 1986 to save the county’s iconic covered bridges. Three decades later, the group boasts an admirable portfolio of preservation success stories.
Preservation Momentum Picks Up at Beech Church

A spot on Indiana’s 10 Most Endangered list may seem like ignoble distinction, but for Mount Pleasant Beech Church it has been the catalyst for financial support critical to saving the imperiled landmark.
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10 Most Endangered Places in Indiana Announced
Indiana Landmarks announces its annual list of Hoosier landmarks in jeopardy