The following locations in the town of Indiana were parts of the "underground railroad" system for the transporting of slaves to freedom, in the days before the Civil War, on the north side of Philadelphia street, west of fourth street, and next to a gasoline station, a brick building known as "Eastern Inn"; on the north side of Philadelphia street, just west of the Franklin Garage, an old brick building, which was the residence of Dr. Mitchell, one of the prime movers and supporters of the underground railroad, and on South Sixth street at the corner of School street the site now occupied by the residence of Harry Bennett, of the building whence issued "The Clarion Freedom" an abolitionist newspaper.
On October 6, 1875 in the Indiana Messenger it stated that the borough ordinance prohibits burials within the borough limits.
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
1910 postcard showing the Clark House
Tunnel of B & O Railroad North of Indiana
Memorial Park/Lutheran Cemetery - Please note that everyone in this listing was in the Lutheran Cemetery, anyone whos surname is in lower case is still in Memorial Park. Listing Photos
On August 12th, 1896 in the Indiana Progress an article appeared about having your family and friends remains who were buried in the two Prebyterian Churchyards removed as the cemeteries were in bad condition.
United Presbyterian Cemetery - moved in 1896 Listing Map
Presbyterian Churchyard Listing - moved in 1896
