Historic Markers Installed in Fairland

The Fairland Historical Society is excited to work with community partners to share history. Today, we hosted the Historic Marker Celebration - Fairland because of the work of many people.

Robbie Stonebraker first suggested the idea of a plaque to document the history of the Fairland School. We love great ideas!

Rick Daily helped to research county records.

Jim & Joyce Harrell shared photos of the 1883 & 1928 schools.

The City & County Progress Grants administered by the Blue River Community Foundation provided the funding to make this possible.

Mike Green said “Yes” when we asked if we could install a plaque for Fairland & railroad history at the old train depot.

Tammy, John & Larken at Begley Signs helped turn the images & text into beautiful historical markers.

And, our Board members were essential throughout this process.

So, today, we say “Thank you” to our community for making this possible! We are so happy to celebrate with you.

Robbie Stonebraker, John & Tammy Begley, Anne Hardwick, Kathy Miller, Steve Elder

Laura Land & Anne Hardwick

Anne Hardwick, Tammy & John Begley, Laura Land

Historic marker at the Fairland Park picnic shelter, 209 Commercial St.

Historic marker at old train depot, 102 W Washington St in Fairland.

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