Writings

From time to time individuals create writings pertaining in general to the PCHS and to Parke History and its many facets.  

Click on each topic to open the PDF file containing the entire document.

·   Parke County Historical Society in Retrospect by Gary Cowan (A summary of the development over years of the PCHS and the museum.
·    Reflections on the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival by Gary Cowan (A perspective on the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival, its importance and impact.)
·   Why Bother? by Mikel Lewman (An article on the importance of preserving and maintaining pioneer cemeteries.