Sep 28, 2015 | Highlights in History
Early Memories of Noblesville By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian With construction work starting on the new park at Federal Hill Commons, it’s good to remember that the site has a long history. One of the first owners was William Nixon, who had a farm...
Sep 21, 2015 | Highlights in History
Prehistoric Giants in Noblesville By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Studying history sometimes takes you farther back that you expect, as seen in an article in the April 25, 1884, issue of the Noblesville Independent. It describes what happened when an...
Sep 8, 2015 | Highlights in History
Noblesville and Hollywood – Part 2: Lillian Albertson By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian While it’s fun to find Noblesville connections to famous people, sometimes those connections can be minor. Lillian Albertson (August 6, 1881 – August 24, 1962) was an...
Aug 10, 2015 | Highlights in History
Noblesville and UFO’s By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Hamilton County has always been known for being visitor-friendly. From the Delaware Indians helping the first settlers, to the Underground Railroad, to modem tourists, residents have always...
Jul 28, 2015 | Highlights in History
The Shakespeare Club By: David Heighway, Hamilton County Historian Noblesville’s Shakespeare in the Park is in the midst of doing its 22nd production and it’s interesting to look at Noblesville’s long history of appreciation of the Bard. One of the best examples is...
