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Knight Block

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Knight Block 1888 Brazil, Indiana

The stone to the left was found in a flowerbed in Indianapolis.  It is from the top of a building  known as the Geo. A. Knight Block, located on the south side of National Avenue in Brazil, Indiana.  The stone has been donated by the current owner to the Clay County Historical Society.  It will be on display in their museum at 100 E National Avenue.  There is also a Knight Street, which is one block south of Jackson Street from Depot Street west to the First Christian Church on U.S. Highway 40 west of Brazil.   Read more about George A. Knight.

Events, News

Up Coming Events and More Updates

Cemetery Restoration Workshop on Sept. 14, 2019                                   The Clay County Genealogical Society will hold a one-day Cemetery Restoration Workshop from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on September 14th at the Zion United Church of Christ located in Poland, Indiana, one mile south of Highway 42 on the Poland/Bowling Green Road.  Space is limited. Make your reservation before August 14th.   For more information, see the article on the main page.

Center Point Annual Jonah Fish Fry on June 29, 2019; serving begins at 4:00.

Genealogy Society Yard Sale at the library from 8:00 a.m.  to 6:00 p.m.. on June 29, 2019.

We continue to proofread and add more articles from the old CCGSI website along with some new and interesting facts that we find along the way. If you find something in error on the website or are missing something from the old website, please drop us a line. As always, we are glad to hear from you!

 

 

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