VISIT HAMILTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
SHERIFF'S RESIDENCE AND JAIL
The museum on the square...... in downtown Noblesville.
Open Fridays and Saturdays from Noon to 5PM
Groups of ten or more - call/email us to schedule a tour.
This map of historic trees was made several years ago when the Noblesville Preservation Alliance had a historic home tour. [the flags were homes from previous tours] The circles represent historic trees. Sadly, some have fallen down due to storms, age, and disease. Please look for these when you are in Old Town Noblesville.
Arbor Day was officially proclaimed in 1874 by Nebraska’s Governor, Robert W. Furnas, and the day was observed April 10 that year. In 1885, Arbor Day was named a legal state holiday in Nebraska, and April 22 was selected as the date for its permanent annual observance. A good idea spreads quickly, Many other states also passed legislation to observe Arbor Day each year. By 1920, more than 45 states and territories were celebrating Arbor Day. And the tree planting tradition became prominent in schools across the nation in 1882, with schoolchildren learning about the importance of trees as well as receiving a tree to plant in their own yard. On March 10, 1913, the Indiana legislature passed a bill setting the third Friday of April as Arbor Day. In 1929, an amendment was passed in the legislature changing the date to the second Friday in April.
Hello April.
This is a great time to take a walk in your neighborhood
and look for some of our historic trees.
Hamilton County History in the News
By AMY ADAMS news@readthereporter.com
As part of Black History Month, the Carmel Clay Historical Society hosted “Roberts Settlement: Our Roots, Our Legacy” on Friday, Feb. 23, at the Carmel Clay Public Library.
Roberts Settlement Vice President Bryan Glover spoke to a group of around 75, sharing the history of the community in northeastern Hamilton County founded by free black settlers in the 1830s.
“It’s wonderful to see a full house at these events,” said Elizabeth Hamilton, director of the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation.
https://readthereporter.com/roberts-settlement-shares-heritage-in-hamilton-county/
Unveiling of Historic Hamilton County Courthouse’s hidden beauty.
By NIK ROBERTS
For The Reporter
Genealogy Classes at Hamilton East Public Library https://hepl.evanced.info/signup/calendar?lib=0&et=all
Visit the Indiana Room at Hamilton East Public Library https://www.hepl.lib.in.us/indiana-room/
Our exhibits are always changing. Check back for more events soon.
OUR HOURS
Fridays and Saturdays
12 pm - 5 pm