For our nation’s 250th birthday in 2026, we are building Hoosier Character, a digital map of 19th-century Indiana. Using ArcGIS, we will illuminate and identify where they lived—the common and the bold. Together with Monroe County History Center and Monroe County GIS Division, we will uncover our shared history.
We encourage you to share what you know about a location, even if all you know is who lived there or who owned the property. Using this form, please submit the bare facts, not commentary.
All data will be freely exported and repurposed for public domain.
We cannot use hyperlinks or images.
We do not collect your name or contact information.
We do, however,
- Remove editorial comments or opinions about events in history.
- Appreciate knowing where you live now (county, state only) - this helps us measure our impact.
- Appreciate your interest, research, and time!