Jasper County Historical Society, Indiana

06/12/2026

INDIANA BITS: Hoosier Jim Davis launched Garfield on June 19, 1978 in 41 newspapers. Are you a Garfield fan?

06/11/2026

We're putting together our America250 display in our Museum. Look at this beautiful poster we dug out of the archives. She's such a beauty!

06/09/2026

THANK YOU for the overwhelming interest in our scanning project! We should have enough volunteers for now, but will post again if that changes. ☺️

Special request: We are in need of a volunteer or two to scan photos and documents in Rensselaer to help preserve the history of people and places of Jasper County.

We have equipment and can train. Basic computer skills would be beneficial. 2-4 hours/week (usually Thursday mornings). Students and adults are welcome.

Please inquire through FB Messenger or at [email protected].

Thank you for your consideration.

06/08/2026

06/07/2026

SUNDAY NIGHT MYSTERY: John Groppe discovered this remarkable photograph. This building is unforgettable in its history. What might you share from your memories? ( Last week's mystery was an early entrance to Drexel Hall. This writer missed that view.)

06/03/2026

Have some fun exploring historical markers and places in Jasper County. Your first visit should be to our website for clues and rules of the Scavenger Hunt Selfie Contest. And as with any contest, there are great prizes! Explore, take a selfie at the locations and enter to win. Fun for all ages!!!!

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a Photo Scavenger Hunt by the Jasper County Historical Society! Entries Accepted May 1st - July 1st, 2026! Prize Drawing July 3rd at 11:00AM CST - Hal Gray Park, Rensselaer Free to enter! Use the 10 clues provided to find 10 historic sites all over Jasper

05/30/2026

SUNDAY NIGHT MYSTERY: Where is this in Jasper County? This was discovered on an old postcard. (Last week's mystery was located in the horse area at the Jasper County Fair. Do those structures have names?)

05/29/2026

INDIANA BITS: What a delightful, kind, and thoughtful thank you card from Mrs. Deno and St. Augustine's 2nd and 3rd graders! Picture perfect.

05/25/2026

The first national observance of what would become Memorial Day occurred on May 30, 1868. Then known as Decoration Day, the holiday was proclaimed by Commander-in-Chief John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) – a fraternal organization of veterans – to honor Union soldiers who had died in the American Civil War.

The Jasper County Historical Society and Museum has quite a bit of information about our local GAR chapter. You can see some of our GAR and military artifacts in our Museum and at the new Jasper County Welcome Center on the Square in Rensselaer.

05/24/2026

SUNDAY NIGHT MYSTERY: This building has many stories relating to it. What is it, and where is it? (Last week were the "Mystery Trip Travel Ladies". )