RCGS Walking Tour

The Rush County Genealogical Society created a Historic Homes Walking Tour of Rushville as part of our Bicentennial Celebrations. The tour consists of notable homes and locations found within the city limits of Rushville. This project was researched and created by Katrina Cooper, Marilyn Yager, and Kevin Harr. Press the button below to access the walking tour!

Videos Showcasing Rush County

Explore the history of our Kennedy Covered Bridges!
A pictorial video of
​our beautiful Courthouse.
Enjoy a cruise through Rush County, featuring a Kennedy Covered Bridge.
Have some extra time? Check out this documentary filled with Rush County history made by Rush County residents and Ball State's WIPB.
Never been to the Steam Engine Show? Check out this informative video on some the most notable features!

Videos Showcasing Rushville.

Learn how the Rushville Public Library came to be in this short documentary. 
Do you know the history behind
Rushville Memorial Gymnasium?
​If not, check out this video!
Want to know what the City Center was once used for? This is the perfect video for you!
Learn more about St Mary Catholic Church!
Curious to what the Booker T Washington
building was originally used for?
​Check out this video to learn more!
Explore East Hill Cemetery and learn of historic citizens who are interred there. 
Learn about the historic Main Street Christian Church!
Want to relive or get a glimpse of
Rushville in the 80s? This is just for you!
Want to know more about our Courthouse? Check this out!
Explore 1966 Rushville in this cruise of Main Street. 
Did you know William Laughlin is buried in Rushville? Check this out!
Take a ride down Main Street in the 1960s!
Check out this video of pictures of Rushville to the song "That's Where I Come From."
See the amazing transformation of Rushville over the past several years. Watch this video to see the comeback that keeps coming!
Have Hometown Pride? Check out this video showcasing pictures of Rushville. 

Milroy
Curious about the history of the Aldridge Cemetery?
​Check this out!

Arlington
There is tons of history behind the Milroy Cemetery, learn more here!

Manilla
This video showcases some of the most
​notable gravesites in Arlington East Hill Cemetery. 

Carthage

Rush County residents in and around
Carthage need to check this out! 
Manilla's Cemetery has a rich history,
​ learn more about it here!

Raleigh

Do you know the history behind the Raleigh community? If not, check this out!

Moscow

Moscow's Cemetery is full of history! Watch this video to learn more.

Notable Events and People

Watch a speech that Wendell Willkie gave here in Rushville during his campaign. 
Did you know we have a USMC Veteran that served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, right here in Rush County? Learn more about Sergeant Major Robert Brown in this interview.
Want to relive or experience the 1976 Lions State Championship? This video is just for you!