June is Limestone Month in Indiana! Who knew? Their Facebook page has a bunch of videos and information. The first event was back in 2009. Read about it here.
When you stop and think about it, limestone is the very foundation of Indiana. Not only is it found in most buildings on Indiana University’s campus and many buildings around the state (I even grew up in a limestone house in Muncie), it is below the surface in a big strip along southern Indiana.
So it’s only appropriate that June 2009 is the first-ever Limestone Month celebration, as designated by the Lawrence County Tourism Commission and the Bloomington-Monroe County Convention and Visitors Bureau. They’re celebrating it in Lawrence County and nearby areas. In fact, Lawrence County is known as the Limestone Capital of the World, since limestone from the county was used to build the Empire State Building, and most recently, the new Yankee Stadium.
The famous stone belt in South Central Indiana runs from Stinesville in Monroe County to Bedford in Lawrence County.
“Lawrence County’s limestone quarries, architecture and artistic carvings are well known,” said Dave Branneman, executive director of the Lawrence County Tourism Commission. “Limestone Month will celebrate limestone history and a variety of events, tours and exhibits are scheduled all month long.”
For upcoming events, hint Thursday June 18th 2020 from 11:30 to 12:00 PM, go here.
Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 11:30 AM – 12 PM EDTPublic Hosted by Indiana Geological and Water SurveyOnline EventJoin IGWS Outreach Coordinator Polly Sturgeon for a behind-the-scenes look at the Indiana Limestone Photograph Collection. Learn how the collection has been curated and see our favorite photos. This virtual program will be presented via Facebook Live! You will be able to participate by commenting and asking questions in real-time.Please click "going" on this page event to receive a reminder 1 hour before the program.
