Parke County Museum

This Museum Building built in 1839 first used as a seminary; an armory during the Civil War, a school for negro children from 1873-1924, later a gas station, a restaurant, and gift shop.

Purchased in 1975 by Parke Co. Historical Society.

Marker is on West Ohio Street (U.S. 36), on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB