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The Batesville Area Historical Society appreciates donations to help fund our various activities, which include the establishment of a museum. Any amount you wish to give if much appreciated. Thank You.
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Batesville is located in Laughery Township on the northern tip of Ripley County, Indiana. The Batesville Area Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Batesville and the surrounding communities.

Current Features:

Micheala Farms - Oldenburg

A Road, a Well, and a Train
Batesville's Beginnings

NEW!
Batesville Walking Tour

NEW!
St. Marks Lutheran Church

NEW!
Thumbnail History Of Batesville

NEW!
Huntersville

NEW!
Union Furniture Factory

NEW!
Old Town Hall

NEW!
George Schebler

NEW!
Miriam Mason Swain

NEW!
Blitzin Joe Benz

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History Of Methodist Church

NEW!
History Of Huntersville - St. John's Church

NEW!
History Of St Louis Catholic Church

New material added to the 1860 - 1869 page

New material added to the 1870 - 79 Page

A ton of new material added to the 1880 - 89 Page

The 1890 - 99 page has been added to.... 1890 - 99 Page

The 1900 - 10 page has been added to.... 1900 - 1910 Page

The 1911 - 20 page has been added to.... 1911 - 1920 Page

Web Site Designed By:
Paul R. Wonning

Batesville Area Historical Society

Letter From The President of the Batesville Area Hostical Society

Welcome to the Batesville Area Historical Society’s web site. My name is Jean Struewing and I am president of the Historical Society. On behalf of the Society and myself I would like to extend a friendly hello to you and offer an invitation to you to visit our website often and also to join our Society as we meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Our efforts as a Society will help to ensure that our present & future generations can share and understand our rich heritage as a wonderful city.
Thanks & come back often
Jean Struewing - President BAHS

BAHS welcomes new members to assist in carrying out our task of preserving and presenting the history of our town. For membership information you may call, email, or write us at the contact points listed on the Contact page. Or come to one of our meetings!


News
Next Meeting
June 16, 2009
At the Batesville Memorial Public Library

7:00 PM
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New Museum Timeline

Buy A Brick

2009 Newsletter
Garden Tour Information
Garden Tour Map
To download the map, you will need Adobe Reader, available free at this link. Just follow the instruction to download and install Adobe Reader. It's Easy!
You may print the map or save it to your computer after you click the link.

Garage Sale Information
May Meeting Minutes
New Contributors
People who have donated items to BAHS
BAHS collects artifacts to use in museum displays and to preserve the heritage of Batesville and the surrounding area. We are in need of certain items. The list is located here. To contact us, visit this Contact Us link.