Aug 22, 2025 | Crossroads Discovery Center, Highlights in History, New & Exciting
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian A version of this article first appeared in the June/July 2019 issue of the Hamilton County Business Magazine It’s unpredictable what will catch the public’s attention and make a person famous (or infamous) on the internet....
Jul 18, 2025 | Crossroads Discovery Center, Highlights in History
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Over a century ago, Noblesville had an opportunity to witness cutting edge automotive technology when the Glidden Tour came through town. Officially named the Fourth Annual American Automobile Association Tour, this was a...
Apr 21, 2025 | Crossroads Discovery Center, Highlights in History, Library News
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian There have been various tour boats in Hamilton County over the years. Probably the one most remembered by people is the Waterfront Queen/Star of Cicero which was on Morse Reservoir between 1994 and 2008. There was also the...
Mar 14, 2025 | Crossroads Discovery Center, Highlights in History
Joyce Hobson (1851-1939) was the first known woman doctor in Hamilton County. She was born Joyce Fredrica Richards in Tipton County, and her family had moved to Adams Township by 1870. Her first career was as a teacher in the Boxley School in 1875. She married William...
Feb 25, 2025 | Crossroads Discovery Center, Highlights in History
By David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Donald Graham is mostly forgotten now, but in his day, he was one of the state’s more notable architects. He designed libraries, theaters, and other buildings around Indiana. Locally, he should be remembered for having...
