Prehistoric Giant Bones Found Near Granville Bridge by William DeHart An article published in the May 27, 1911, edition of the Journal and Courier reports on the discovery of large prehistoric bones by Dr. William H. Dehart, a Civil War veteran and brother of Colonel R. P. DeHart. The discovery reportedly occurred during Dr. Dehart's youth, placing the event prior to the Civil War.  The bones were found near Granville in West Lafayette, Indiana, and t he ancient relics were ultimately transferred to the Smithsonian Institution. There have been recent claims that many giant human skeleton artifacts were destroyed by the government in an effort to conceal certain aspects of history from the American public . The status of the local artifacts is unknown. Is there truth to these types of cover-up claims, or is it just a conspiracy theory? Journal & Courier - May 27, 1911 Here's the original story if anyone wants to dig into what became of the DeHart bones: (Lafayette, IN) ...

  Judge DeHart’s Connection to the Daughters of the American Revolution By Diana Vice It seems that whenever I engage in historical research of a Tippecanoe County, Indiana, subject there is a connection to the General de Lafayette Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, which is why I frequently declare that, “All roads lead to the DAR.” Such is the case for Judge Colonel Richard Patten DeHart. In 1905, the Lafayette Sunday Times reported that the Oliver Ellsworth Chapter and the General de Lafayette Chapter of the DAR held their annual outing at DeHart’s Lookout Lodge in West Lafayette. “The event was held in commemoration of Flag Day,” the article stated. “The trip was made in a special car and about twenty-five of the Daughters attended. A basket lunch was served on the lawn in front of the cottage, and the husbands of the members were invited to partake. It was a most enjoyable affair and will be repeated each year by the D.A.R. chapters who are indebted to Colon...

 Lookout Lodge is Point of Interest   By Diana Vice  A life-long resident of Lafayette, Vice is Honorary Regent and Historian for the General de Lafayette Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. She also serves as co-chair for the America 250 Committee for Tippecanoe County. She can be reached at dvice1960@gmail.com. Did you know that there was an old Potawatomie Trail along the Wabash River in West Lafayette known as Tecumseh’s Trail? Those who are familiar with local history are likely aware of this; however, many of the details about the surrounding area have been forgotten. The path was part of an old Indian trail that led from Vincennes to Detroit.   A study into the life of a local judge and old Civil War Colonel, Richard P. DeHart, has uncovered some interesting facts that will make traveling around the area as it stands today more fascinating.   A famous point of local interest in the early part of the 20 th century was a log house built ...

  Jessie's First Kids Circa 1930: Roy Hanthorn far right, standing above all the others and surrounded by his siblings. By Diana Vice   Roy Hanthorn became one of Jessie’s first kids.   A Daughter of the American Revolution, Jessie Levering Cary was known for her good works in the community, so to honor his late wife, Frank Cary donated $45,000 in 1929 to establish the Jessie Levering Cary Home to help underprivileged and abused kids. The facility has been operating since November 30, 1930, and the residents are lovingly referred to as “Jessie’s Kids.”   Franklin & Jessie Cary A photo captured an image of some of the home’s first residents in front of the building shortly after it was built.   Identified in the picture are Roy Hanthorn and his younger siblings, Zilda, Dorothy, Cleo, Bill, Ed, and Bob, who had been transferred to Cary Home from the St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum. Roy’s sad facial expression, an obvious sign that he was unhappy with his circu...