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Author Biography
Steven R. Barnett is Executive Director at the Irvington Historical Society.
Steve Barnett was raised in Irvington. Steve attended School #57, Howe High School (’63), and received a degree from Purdue University (’70). He served in the Indiana National Guard. After a brief hiatus from Irvington, Steve returned to his home town in 1977 with his wife Sue so their three children could grow up in a family friendly environment.
Steve had the good fortune of working with U. S. Representative Andy Jacobs, Jr. and U. S. Representative Julia Carson in the Indianapolis Congressional District Office helping constituents.
After his retirement, Steve became the executive director of the Irvington Historical Society and curator of the Bona Thompson Memorial Center until 2025. Steve was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel by Gov. Wallace G. Wilkinson for service to veterans, and he was appointed a Sagamore of the Wabash by Gov. Joseph Kernan for service to Indiana. In 2016, Steve was named Marion County Historian.
Steven R. Barnett’s Story Archive
Auld Lang Syne
The holidays are past but fresh memories remain of Indianapolis traditions celebrating the season — the Circle of Lights on Monument Circle, luminaries in Irvington, glowing house and lawn displays, and neighbors inviting neighbors over for cookies and a cup of egg nog. Yes, neighbors and neighborhoods; that’s what makes … Read More
World War I 100 Years Ago: Jan. 26-Feb. 1
From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, January 28: Dr. Harry Barnard Federal food administrator for Indiana, announced a new daily “eatless” program for Indiana. The New Weekly Food Calendar is: Monday – Wheatless; Tuesday – Meatless; Wednesday – Wheatless; Thursday – Fat-Saving Day; Friday – Meatless; Saturday – Porkless; Sunday – … Read More
100 Years Ago: Jan. 26-Feb. 1
From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, January 31: Indianapolis likely will have 500 new cases of smallpox next month if the power of compulsory vaccination is not given to the board of public health by the city council within the next few days, according to Dr. Henry Morgan, board of health … Read More
Warren Central Wins County Title!
Warren Central basketball defeated Ben Davis on Jan. 15, 55-43, clinching the Marion County Championship title. The team, lead by coach Criss Beyers, has a perfect record of 14-0. The next game for the Warriors will be Fri., Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Lawrence Central. Lawrence Central’s overall record … Read More
100 Years Ago: Jan. 19-25
From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, January 23: The idea of skip-stops on the city street car lines is an innovation that is spreading across the country in connection with the saving of coal, and Indianapolis residents may soon expect this practice being adopted here according to Robert L. Todd, Indianapolis … Read More