Fairland, Indiana History

  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. Event information: https://sites.google.com/view/fairland-historic...

  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