Article Archives: Bumps in the Night

George Pogue and Why He Matters, Part 1

October 25, 2018 | by Al Hunter

This article was previously published on March 1, 2013 George Pogue, a 54-year-old Carolina blacksmith, had no idea he was making history when, on March 2, 1819, he settled on a hill overlooking a stream that connected to the White River a short distance away. George had simply followed a … Read More

Whispers from the Grave

October 18, 2018 | by Al Hunter

This will be my 16th season of leading October ghost tours in Irvington. Along the way I have made many friends, some of whom return year after year to take a stroll through haunted Irvington. I have been fortunate to meet many talented and famous people who have come on … Read More

Frankenstein Comes to Irvington

October 11, 2018 | by Al Hunter

Matthew Weedman, Assistant Professor of Art at Wabash College will be presenting his talk “It’s Alive! Electricity, Cinema And Metaphor In Frankenstein” at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center at 2 p.m, on Sunday, Oct.14. The subject seems a perfect fit for the upcoming Historic Irvington Halloween Festival. But how much … Read More

The Harmonica Playing Ghost of Paul Ruster Park

October 4, 2018 | by Al Hunter

Relatively speaking, Paul Ruster Memorial Park is one of the newest additions to the Indianapolis Parks system. The park’s trail consists of a 1.2 mile quiet loop trail that features a river and is rated a moderately challenging walk. The park is tucked away not far from busy Washington Street … Read More

The Battle of Pogue’s Run

September 27, 2018 | by Al Hunter

Al Hunter is on a research trip. This column originally appeared in the March 8, 2013 issue. Quick, name the Northern-most battle fought on Union soil during the American Civil War? Gettysburg? Nope, but here’s a hint…it was fought in Indiana. Corydon? Nope. It was in Indianapolis…the Battle of Pogue’s … Read More