Interactive History… Today
Welcome to Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove (also known as the Morgan-Skinner-Boyd Homestead) is on both the National and Indiana State Historical Registries. Built near Me-Gwun’s Village, and one of the first European settlements in Lake County, the Italianate brick home is believed to have been completed in 1877 by the Morgan family. Located on the old Lincoln Highway, Walnut Grove has been a staple of Northwest Indiana for well over a century. The site continues to attract curious onlookers, captivated by its Victorian architecture, the ethereal presence of ancestors voices, and the majestic walnut trees that shade the beloved property.
Recent News
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SOTG – 03/25/25
Merrillville Town Council – State of the Grove March 25th, 2025 My name is Jeremy McShurley, and I live with my wife, Danielle Kacmar, at…
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Walnut Grove Historical Society Endorses Grand Avenue Alternative for Hammond Railroad Crossing
Time is of the essence… https://www.permits.performance.gov/permitting-project/dot-projects/governors-parkway FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Walnut Grove Historical Society Endorses Grand Avenue Alternative for Hammond Railroad Crossing Merrillville, IN– 3-25-2025 –…
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Early Lake County
Briefing Document: Historical Review of John Wood, Woodvale Settlement, and Potawatomi Presence in Lake County, Indiana Executive Summary: This document reviews three sources to provide…