May 21 - Research Tips for Using Library Resources, highlighting Fairland & Moral Township

The Fairland Historical Society and the Shelby County Public Library, Genealogy & History Department invite you to attend on May 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. as Donna Dennison Presents: Research Tips for Using Library Resources (highlighting Fairland & Moral Township). Learn more about resources available to help with your own research, then stay until the library closes to explore. This program will highlight examples from Fairland, but can benefit all those interested in researching. The event is free and open to the public.

Location: Shelby County Public Library, Carnegie East Wing, Genealogy & History Dept., 33 W Broadway St, Shelbyville, Indiana

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Sep 16 - Fairland Cemetery Tour

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the Fairland Historical Society hosted a Fairland Cemetery Historical Walking Tour at the Fairland Cemetery, 4430 N 400 W, Fairland, Indiana. Thanks to Donna Dennison, Genealogy Dept. Head, Shelby County Public Library, for leading us on an interesting tour with lots of details about some fascinating former Fairland residents. The event was free with donations accepted. Events are supported by City & County Progress Grants administered by Blue River Community Foundation. Here are some of the individuals buried in the cemetery who were highlighted. (Click on the names for information shared via Find a Grave.) Ola & Ora Powers Sylvester Skillman Nancy Green Tomlinson Brown Hiram Ross Martha Bridgland Culbertson Joseph & Luvina Clark Plymate Joseph Carson Jeremiah , Dicy , & Isaac Odell Carrie Dake Fields Strong & Addison Fields W. C. E. Wanee

Delbert LaRue Martin to be buried in Fairland Cemetery

July 29, 2025 The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Navy Reserve Ensign Delbert L. Martin, 23, killed during World War II, was accounted for on June 18, 2025. During World War II, Martin was assigned to Fighting Squadron 12, USS Randolph (CV-15). On March 21, 1945, he was reported missing in action after his F6F-5 "Hellcat" failed to pull up from a dive and crashed in Galig-Tomil, Yap Islands, Federated States of Micronesia. Martin's remains were not accounted for after the war and on March 22, 1946, the Navy issued a presumptive finding of death. Ens Martin was Missing in Action (MIA). His name is permanently inscribed on the Manila American Cemetery and Monument. 2025 burial: Delbert LaRue Martin, 23, was killed in action while flying over Yap Island in Micronesia on March 21, 1945. His remains have been recovered, and he will be buried next to his parents at Fairland Cemetery. Survivors include his nieces, Kathryn Brown...

Sep 29 - Fall Celebration, Fairland Historical Society

Celebrate with the Fairland Historical Society on Sep. 29, 6:30 - 8 p.m. ! We have been collecting historic photos, and we want to celebrate by sharing them with you. We invite you to join us for light dinner at this informal event. Donations accepted. If you have historic photos of the Fairland area that you want to share, bring them with you, and we will scan more photos to add to our collection. Location: Fairland Town Hall, 105 S Walnut St, Fairland, Indiana. Fairland Historical Society 2025 events are supported by City & County Progress Grants administered by Blue River Community Foundation. Can't attend? You can view our photo collection online .

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