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History & Genealogy

Culver, Marshall, Indiana

Antiquarian and Historical Society

P.O. Box 125
Culver, Indiana 46511

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The Antiquarian and Historical Society - was first proposed to form on 4 Mar. 1858 but what ever became of it is not known.

This was found about the early society:

Antiquarian and Historical Society.

The following notice appeared in the Marshall County Republican of February 15,1858, and indicates that the people of that part of the county, even at that early day, were alive to the importance of preserving for future generations the early history of the county:

"Notice 1st. That a meeting will be held at the schoolhouse in Union Town on the evening of March 4, 1858, to take into consideration the propriety of forming a society to be known as the ‘Antiquarian and Historical Society,' for the purpose of collecting as many of the circumstances and incidents relative to the settlement of this region of country from the first settlement to the present time, that it may be read by posterity, which we believe will be of great interest.

Union Town, February 15, 1858.
" Who the movers in the matter were, or whether the organization was effected, nothing can be ascertained. Bayless L. Dickson, who was the founder of Union Town, and one of the earliest settlers in that region, was probably the head of it. Isaac N. Morris, who was something of a historian and a great reader, and who lived near by, was undoubtedly one of those who were interested in preserving the history of that locality, but these early pioneers and many others who resided there then have passed away, leaving no record to perpetuate the history they helped to make.

History of Marshall County Indiana (1908) Daniel Mc Donald pg. 128

It was formed again in the late 1980's by several lake residents, John Cleveland being amongest one of the founders. and is still in existence today.

Its purpose is preserving the traditions and history of Culver and the Lake Maxinkuckee community

They have an annual Ice Cream Social to raise project funds each year.

They have created the Heritage Park on the corner of Main & Jefferson that was in past years an empty lot and the Texaco Service Station.

The walks in the park are brick. The bricks are inscribed in batches of 12 contact the Antiquariand and Historical Society for an up-to-date quote of price on a brick - to honor your family, friend, or loved one. In the 18 Sep. 2008 Culver citizen it was stated:

4" X 8" with 1 or 2 lines was $50
8" X 8" with up to 4 lines was $100

They also were instrumental in getting the East Side Historic District and the Bungalow District (Forrest Place); and the Commercial District of downtown Culver on to the Historical lists.

Their latest project has been a re-production of the Lighthouse that stood in Vandalia Park now the Culver Town Park.

2007 Officers: James Peterson, President; Fred Karst, Vice President; Agnes Bramfeld, Treasurer.

They are in the process of creating the Historical and Genealogical Room and museum at the Culver-Union TownshipPublic Library - 2007.

Anitquarian and Historical Society of Culver receives a $40,00 grant from the Marshall County Community Foundation.

Last updated 14.11.2009

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