Fairland, Indiana History

  The Fairland Historical Society installed historical markers in Moral Township for the towns of Pleasant View and London in Shelby County, Indiana.  Thanks to our history partners Beaty Construction/C-Tech and Blue River Community Foundation for providing essential funding, and Pleasant View Baptist Church and the Moral Township Trustee for sites to place the markers. We appreciate the teamwork in support of local history, and we hope you enjoy discovering more history in the community.  One is in front of the Pleasant View Baptist Church (12442 Southeastern Ave); the other is in London Cemetery (7412 London Rd). Visit our Website to discover more local history!

  Update : Thanks to those who attended! Anne recorded an ENCORE, abbreviated version of her presentation for history lovers who could not join us in person. Listen HERE .  (Please excuse the abrupt ending of the recording.)   Anne Hardwick Presents: Stories of Women in Local History On Sept. 24 , 2026 at 6:30 p.m., Anne Hardwick will highlight Stories of Local Women in History as well as discuss tips for researching women. This Fairland Historical Society event is free and open to the public; donations accepted.  Location: Fairland Town Hall, 105 S Walnut St, Fairland, Indiana.  Thanks to the Blue River Community Foundation and the Fairland Town Council for supporting our events.    Event details:  https://sites.google.com/view/fairland-historical-society/home/events  

  Sep. 2, 2026 - Unveiling: Pleasant View & London Historical Markers  First stop: Join us at 6 p.m. outside of the Pleasant View Baptist Church for the town of Pleasant View marker unveiling (12442 Southeastern Ave with parking lot in back past intersection of Oak & Mulberry St). Second stop: Drive to the London Cemetery (7412 N London Rd). The drive is 5 to 7.5 miles depending on your route; the Pleasant View bridge over the Interstate is closed. We will gather in the London cemetery about 6:30 p.m. for the town of London marker unveiling.  Thanks to Beaty Construction/C-Tech, the Blue River Community Foundation, the Pleasant View Baptist Church, and the Moral Township Trustee for supporting the work of the Fairland Historical Society in sharing local history. Even if you can't join us on Sep. 2, you may visit the historical markers at your convenience to enjoy local history in the community.  View all historical markers HERE .

  THANK YOU to the Blue River Community Foundation and the Northwestern advisory committee for awarding the Fairland Historical Society a 2026-2027 Hometown Community grant!! We are VERY appreciative of your support as we work to share local history with the community. Be sure to visit our Website to see resources and upcoming events. YOUR individual support matters, too! Donations are accepted online to help us share local history. Gratefully, The Fairland Historical Society

  Tamara Hemmerlein Presents: Indiana Through the Mapmaker's Eye .  Join us on Aug. 17, 2026 at 6 p.m . to learn about how maps have been used through the years as documentation, tools, political images, and art. We'll take a look at some of the images from the past 300 years in the Indiana Historical Society's online collections.  Location: Moral Township Government Center, 8333 N Frontage Rd , Fairland, Indiana. This event is free and open to the public. Donation accepted. Thanks to the Blue River Community Foundation, Moral Township Trustee, and Indiana Historical Society for supporting local history! Learn more about local history from the Fairland Historical Society .

  The Fairland Historical Society 's Oral History Project is LIVE! Our volunteers are busy conducting interviews to document the local history of Fairland, Indiana, including Moral and Brandywine Townships in Shelby County. Thanks to our initial guests for sharing their stories with us!  LISTEN HERE . And, watch for more to be added. Like History? Visit our Website .