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Veterans Monument
LaGrange was established in 1827. At the elections in 1901, the citizens of the township voted to purchase a veterans monument in memory of the soldiers who fought in the Civil War. They placed it in the circular park in the center of the Village Square. Initially, the soldier faced north, but many people said that “a good soldier never turned his back on his enemy” so the soldier was turned around to face the south. Kari Kincannon Grade 12 |
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LaGrange Township Cemetery
In 1868 LaGrange Township Cemetery was formed. Albert Foster and J. B. Hastings were the men in charge of the project. It costs $1,226.50 to construct. It is located on the corner of State Route 303 and West Street. Taylor Bell Grade 11 |
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Jackson Cemetery, 1837
One of the most prominent single-family burial grounds stands in remembrance of the Jackson family’s aid in the founding of LaGrange. The plot dates back to 1837, but the occasional offerings left on the gravesites remind us that the deceased are not forgotten. Even as civilization creeps closer and closer, the colors of autumn christen the graveyard with a distinct beauty. It is located on Webster Road. Laura Campbell 12th Grade |
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Gravesite of Marshall Merriam
This photograph depicts the gravesite of Marshall Merriam. Merriam was a Revolutionary War Veteran. He fought in the first battle of the war, The Battle of Bunker Hill. He died December 6, 1839 at the age of ninety years, five months, and thirteen days, which was exceptionally old for this period of time. He is buried in River Road Cemetery in LaGrange. Rachel Salyer Grade 10 |
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The Rock
Keystone High School has had one tradition for more than thirty years. That is paint “The Rock”. “The Rock” has been with Keystone High Since 1976 since then it has been a tradition to paint it the school colors and design it in any way to show school spirit. Not too long ago it was taken away for a fundraiser to raise money for a cause. The rock was located at the old high school but then relocated at the new Keystone High, and since then students have shown their school spirit and will continue to do so for many years to come. George Gargarita Grade 12 |
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Fire and Rescue Building
Located in the circle of Lagrange Township is the old fire and rescue building. Before this building as constructed in the late 1800’s, fires were fought by the bucket brigade, and every available person helped to fight the fire. Taylor Bell Grade 11 |
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LaGrange Tavern
The tavern, in the northeast section of the square in LaGrange, on State Route 303, is the only original building left from the fire of 1897. The tavern was originally a drug store and family residence of Dr. George Snyder. Stephanie Barth Grade 11 |
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Railroad Tracks
“This railroad was built in La Grange Township in 1850. When President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, his wish was to be buried in his home state of Illinois. So his funeral train left D.C. on April 21st and headed west. The train arrived in Cleveland Ohio on April 28th at 7 a.m. for a public viewing. From there, it headed south towards Columbus. It passed through LaGrange at 1:37 a.m. “ Mike Burroughs Grade 10 |
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Statue of General Sherman
The picture taken in LaGrange Township square is a statue that depicts General Sherman. General Sherman was a general for the North during the Civil War. You cannot tell from the picture, but the statue is facing the south because he wouldn’t turn his back on the enemy, especially during his war strategy of destroying everything he could in the South during the war. Corey Adams Grade 10 |
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Statue of General Sherman
“The picture taken in LaGrange Township square is a statue that depicts General Sherman. General Sherman was a general for the North during the Civil War. You cannot tell from the picture, but the statue is facing the south because he wouldn’t turn his back on the enemy, especially during his war strategy of destroying everything he could in the South during the war.” Jacob Barber 10th Grade |