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Bloomington, Indiana

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History of Bloomington

T.C. Steele State Historic Site

1907

Studio and home of Indiana Impressionist painter T.C. Steele, who made Brown County an artist colony.

4.0 mi away

Everything Near Bloomington

11 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Wylie House · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine shaping the very foundation of a university! That's exactly what happened here at the Wylie House. This unassuming home was built in 1835 for Andrew Wylie, the first president of Indiana University. He lived…

  • Indiana University Bloomington · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder what a university looked like when it was just a seminary? You're about to drive past a place that started that way! Originally established as the state's seminary in 1820, this institution was designed to…

  • Seminary Square Park · 0.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over, because you’re about to discover where Indiana University truly began! Right here, in what is now Seminary Square Park, was the original site of the Indiana Seminary, established by an Act of Congress in…

  • Princess Theatre (Bloomington, Indiana) · 0.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder what entertainment looked like in Bloomington over a century ago? Right here, at the Princess Theatre, you're looking at a building that's been a cornerstone of local culture since 1892. Originally built in…

  • Second Baptist Church (Bloomington, Indiana) · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over, history buff! You're about to meet a church that's a testament to Black talent and community spirit. It's the Second Baptist Church, right here in Bloomington. Want to know who designed this beauty? None…

  • Woolery Stone Company · 2.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered where some of America's most iconic buildings got their stone? You're about to drive past a piece of that history! This isn't just an old quarry; it's a testament to the hard work that built our nation,…

  • T.C. Steele State Historic Site · 4.0 mi · Historical Marker

    Studio and home of Indiana Impressionist painter T.C. Steele, who made Brown County an artist colony.

  • Ennis Archaeological Site · 9.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder who walked this land before us? Right here, at the Ennis Site, we find tantalizing clues to the lives of early inhabitants in what would become Indiana. Archaeological investigations at the Ennis Site have…

  • T. C. Steele State Historic Site · 10.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Prepare to step into a landscape immortalized on canvas. This is the T.C. Steele State Historic Site, where one of Indiana's most celebrated artists, Theodore Clement Steele, found his muse. In the early 1900s, T.C.…

  • Old Clifty Church · 18.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Step inside this Civil War-era log church and imagine the stories it holds. This isn't just a building; it's a testament to a community's enduring spirit. Construction on Old Clifty Church began in 1858 after Michael…

  • Grassyfork Fisheries Farm No. 1 · 19.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered where all those carnival goldfish came from? You're driving past a secret history, right here in Morgan County! This unassuming spot, Grassyfork Fisheries Farm No. 1, was once a powerhouse in the…

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