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Archive for March 2005

March 7, 2005

 

Mary Lyon Taylor

When Mary Lyon Taylor’s family fell on hard financial times, she considered how she could contribute to her family’s livelihood. Mary decided to pursue photography, and became an innovator.

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March 14, 2005

 

New Harmony

Robert Owen from Scotland bought the Posey County Village of Harmony, which was founded in 1814 by a group known as the Harmonists who created a Utopia based on work and prayer.

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March 21, 2005

 

The McLaughlin Brothers

The American Civil War pitted brother against brother. John McLaughlin of the 47th Indiana Infantry arrested his brother Harry of the 35th Alabama infantry after the Battle of Champion Hill.

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March 28, 2005

 

"Mad" Anthony Wayne

Revolutionary general “Mad” Anthony Wayne prepared an offensive against the Indians. On August 20, 1794, Wayne’s army won a decisive victory at Fallen Timbers, just south of modern day Toledo.

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