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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:

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

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Batesville Walking Tour

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St. Marks Lutheran Church

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Thumbnail History Of Batesville

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Huntersville

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Union Furniture Factory

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Old Town Hall

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George Schebler

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Miriam Mason Swain

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Blitzin Joe Benz

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History Of Methodist Church

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History Of Huntersville - St. John's Church

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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

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BAHS has a brand new selection of postcards. The postcards feature scenes from various places around Batesville and are great collectors items. To view the full selection click this link. Availble at the Sherman House, the Hampton Inn and the Chamber of Commerce office
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!
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News
Next Meeting
May 20, 2008
At the Batesville Memorial Public Library

7:00 PM

April Meeting Report
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.