Marshall County's America 250

08/11/2026

Marshall County History Nugget #24
Is about Potawatomi Wildlife Park.

Potawatomi Wildlife Park has over 300 acres of fields, woodlands, forest, ponds, bogs, meadows and wetlands, bordered by the Tippecanoe River. The park preserves the sites of historic Indian encampments, including an early 1800s Potawatomi village. It also preserves a ford at the Tippecanoe River where several Indian trails crossed the river. A restored 1834 cabin, the oldest structure in Marshall County, is in the park. In 2002 Potawatomi Wildlife Park was recognized as Indiana’s First Dark Sky Preserve.

07/28/2026

https://youtu.be/ypKxrKgWJrI?si=GDAuRHFwm5SIDvvB

We are pleased to announce the production of a video highlighting the birth of our Nation, with generous assistance from Committee Member Nelson Chipman Jr.

Learn about the Declaration of Independence and how it led to a revolution, changed the course of history, and gave birth to a nation. Made for Marshall County's America 250 Committee.

Produced by Andy Horvath / Media Solutions by Drew.
Thank you to an Anonymous Donor for sponsoring this video.

07/13/2026

Marshall County History Nugget #23 is about the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse which was constructed by the WPA around 1936. Its stonework was one of stonemason Bill Foker’s last jobs. The two story building has a double fireplace and kitchen on each floor. The upper room is finished in sand finish plaster and has a barrel ceiling. The structure is built of stone veneer and the stone pillars front a large porch. A circular gravel driveway and a double terrace complete the area around the building. The facility is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

07/06/2026

07/05/2026

Thank you to all who supported the parade! It was a great way to celebrate our Semiquincentennial! ❤️🤍💙

07/05/2026

07/04/2026

Today in Marshall County, as we celebrate 250 years of independence, show us patriotic displays or moments! Post your pictures in the comments! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

07/02/2026

Congratulations to Anita Watts Kopetski! Anita is the author of our History Nugget features and a member of Marshall County’s America 250 Committee.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM By Kathy Bottorff Share on Facebook Share on Messenger Share on Messenger Share on X Marshall County Genealogist Anita Watts Kopetski has once again been honored with the Indiana Genealogical Society's annual Genealogy Writing Award — also known as the Elaine Spi...

06/30/2026

Declaration Signer History Nugget #56 is about George Wythe, who was born on Chesterville plantation in Elizabeth City County, Virginia in 1726. He was a lawyer, teacher and member of the House of Burgesses. His students included Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and Henry Clay. Wythe became increasingly troubled by slavery and freed all his slaves at the end of the Revolution. George Wythe passed away in Richmond, Virginia at the age of 80 on June 8, 1806, probably poisoned by his great-nephew. In his will he left Thomas Jeferson his substantial library, which later became part of the Library of Congress. (This information is abstracted from the National Archives Signers of the Declaration of Independence and wikipedia.)

Note from History Nugget Author, Anita Watts Kopetski: “This completes our series of History Nuggets on the signers of the Declaration of Independence. I have enjoyed preparing these and have learned a lot about many of our country’s Founding Fathers.”