#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.

#84, Vigo County

Here's the courthouse for Vigo County, in Terre Haute. 

If you ever visit Terre Haute, visit the Candles Museum. Its a museum about the Holocaust and is run by an amazin women and survivor of the Holocaust. Here's a link to the website:  www.candlesholocaustmuseum.org

The Millers

Here are a few photos from a session with Ella, Collin, Annie and Eric!

Sweet Ella.

Cool Collin.

Ella relaxing with mom, dad and big brother.

Ashton and Aiden

Chris Floyd, a great friend, brought her grandsons to Broad Ripple for a little photo shoot at the Indianapolis Art Center.

Ashton

Aiden

Brotherly Love

The Nolins

The conditions were perfect for a photo shoot. But, Riley, Emma and Maggie were troopers! Here are just a few photographs from their session at the Indianapolis Art Center.

Riley

Dad keeping the models warm. Notice the water in the background. That's the White River, knocking on the back door of the art center.

Emma

Mommy and Maggie.

#26, Gibson County

Just off Highway 41, about 30 minutes north of Evansville, is Princeton.  Princeton is the county seat of Gibson County. The courthouse is gorgeous. The  courthouse square is nice and tidy. I noticed Gibson County offered audio tours of historical buildings and sights within the county. The courthouse is on the tour, as well, Lyles Station. Lyles Station was Indiana's first black settlement. In 1849, Joshua Lyles, a former slave from Tennessee, founded the community. Lyles Station is located a few minutes away from the courthouse. 

I love to use gritty alleys to frame the courthouses.

In many cases, limestone and brick were used to save money on construction costs. 

This just caught my eye. Also, in the shot, is an antique store. I think 75% of the courthouse squares I have visited, there is an antique shop.