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  • Fishers History: Conner Prairie

    Known as one of the best living history museums in the country, Conner Prairie is demonstrative of Fishers’ history and Indiana history as a whole. The museum was built around the home of William Conner, a prominent politician and negotiator who was one of the first white men to settle in this area.    William Conner…

  • Fishers History: Germantown

    Geist Reservoir has become a community staple in Fishers and the surrounding areas. Many people recognize Geist as a symbol of our city’s growth throughout the last few decades. What most people don’t know is why Geist is also a symbol of our history.   Years before Fishers had even become platted as Fishers Switch, a…

  • Fishers History: Exploring Schoolhouse 7 Cafe

    What used to be the sound of a school bell ringing to summon children inside to learn is now a carrying echo of coffee orders and good conversation. The one-room schoolhouse that sat empty for many years intrigued Schoolhouse 7 Cafe owners, Curt and Sarah Tappendorf, who decided to preserve the schoolhouse’s history while creating…

  • Fishers Frights: Trittipo Family Bombings

    In the 1890s, one Fishers family earned a distinction few people at the time, and likely any resident of Fishers since, have had: survived multiple bomb attacks.  An article from the Hamilton East Public Library by Hamilton County Historian David Heighway chronicles the attacks the Trittipo family faced in the late 1890s: a frightening series of explosive attacks.  The Trittipo family immigrated to the US from Germany…

  • A Glimpse Into the Past: The Kincaid House

    When driving down Interstate 69, you’ve probably taken notice of the 19th-century brick farmhouse sticking out amongst the modern landscape of office buildings and bustling retail centers. Though it may appear out of place, this house embodies the rich history of Fishers. Generally referred to as the Flanagan-Kincaid House, this building has been a central…