#81, Union County

I made a trip to western Ohio recently and picked up a few courthouses in Indiana. Here's Union County, the county seat Liberty is located just south of Richmond near the Indiana-Ohio state line.

Pizza King on the left. This place seems to dominate towns in the central part of the state!

Indiana is #1...in some cases.

I feel if you are a guilty party, this would be a very intimidating building to walk into...

but, if you are seeking justice, may be its a reassuring view.

The count stands at 56 courthouses photographed. I have behind in posting 12 including one courthouse to edit. I think progress has been a little slow this summer, but I think I'll have them all finished before the state bicentennial.

#30, Hancock County

Here are a few photos to cool you off as he start to hit the 90's this week in central Indiana. Just east of Indianapolis, off of I-70 is Greenfield, the count seat of Hancock County. Hancock County's courthouse is gorgeous! Near one the entrances, stands a statue of beloved Hoosier poet, James Whitcomb Riley. Riley was from Greenfield, his home is just a few blocks away from the courthouse. James Whitcomb Riley is named after one of his father's friends, James Whitcomb. James Whitcomb was the eighth governor of Indiana and considered one of the most successful at the post.

These photos were taken during a sledding trip during SPRING BREAK! I had to bribe my daughter with hot chocolate to travel to Greenfield to snap these photos.

I just loved these doors.

James Whitcomb Riley.

Wonderful carvings in the limestone.

The James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children is named after Riley. He is buried in Indianapolis at Crown Hill Cemetery. People toss coins on his grave and those coins are collected and donated to the hospital.

Firefighters respond to a call near a memorial garden.