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Spring On The
Old Family Farm
2008

Covered Bridges Of Bartholomew County
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Old Letters From Bartholomew County

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Reeves Family History In Bartholomew County


The Bartholomew County Historical Society was organized on April 3, 1921. It's founders were George Pence, W.G. Irwin, Vida Newsom, W.H. Newsom, Hugh Th. Miller, D.J. Richards, J.R. Dunlap, and Yandell C. Cline. The groups stated purpose was ".....actively engage in the collection, preservation and dissemination of County and State history..."

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Biscuits and gravy along with 
stew was on the menu both days
at 2008's Spring on the old family farm. 
Click HERE for more photos.

Reeves Festival

BCHS Historic Homes Tour 2008

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Bartholomew County Historical Society (BCHS) is to collect and preserve Bartholomew County artifacts, photographs, and documents.  Through interpretive programs and displays, BCHS teaches the heritage of this region to enrich both present and future generations.  Our goal is that we may know who we are today based on where we came from yesterday.

Adopted 24 Jan 2007

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Bartholomew County Historical Society
524 Third Street Columbus, IN 47201
Phone (812) 372-3541 Fax (812) 372-3113
email bchs@tls.net