Category Archives: Indiana

Back Roads — Part Two

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Roger

For lunch on Monday, we stopped at Skyline Chili. Cincinnati chili is one of those things (like Monty Python and the Holy Grail) about which nobody is ambivalent. People either love it or hate it. We love it. For dessert, … Continue reading →

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Mug n Bun

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Roger

It was a very warm August Saturday when we stopped at Mug n Bun Drive-In in Indianapolis. The eat-in-your-car spots were in the sun, so we decided to dine in the small building next door which is basically an indoor … Continue reading →

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World’s Largest Egg

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Roger

I had seen somewhere that Mentone, Indiana is home of the world’s largest egg. But after doing some research and seeing that the local chamber of commerce claims nothing greater for the egg than that it is “considered locally to … Continue reading →

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Roann Covered Bridge

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Roger

The Roann Covered Bridge across the Eel River was built in 1877 — and largely reconstructed in 1990 after an arson fire.  

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Modoc’s Market

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Roger

Modoc’s Market in Wabash, Indiana was center-stage for an interesting event in 1942. But here, I’ll let you read about it … We stopped in for milk shakes and cookies. Ezra Smith, the animal trainer who finally coaxed the elephant … Continue reading →

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