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) ...

 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 ...