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Indiana 425 southwest of Medora in Jackson County

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Community Foundation Gives Plant Grant THE TRIBUNE  November 20, 2020
The Community Foundation of Jackson County has again made an annual grant to Medora Brick Plant & Historical Sites, Inc. toward roof work of two building at the plant site. 

KILNFEST 2020  THE TRIBUNE  October 4, 2020
This first time entertainment and fundraising event featured music from noon to midnight with acts: Jerry and Amber Henson, Skyline Drive acoustic duo Joe Persinger and Mike Shelton, Forrest Turner, Hot Rod Heart, and Kill'n Smalls.
Pre-event article by
THE TRIBUNE  July 21, 2020

Dedication Held - May 28, 2019   Article and photos at The Tribune
Dedication of the historic Medora Brick Plant to the new owners, Medora Brick Plant and Historical Sites, Inc. was held on  Memorial Day Monday May 28, 2018 at the plant site located at 4202 W. County Rd 425S, Medora. The public participated and attendees included  former Medora Brick Plant employees and their families. Hot dogs and drinks were served. Balloons were given to children. Music provided by local talents.

    

     

Save the Plant Gets Grant - Dec. 5, 2017   Story in Crothersville Times
The Community Foundation of Jackson County has awarded a grant of $6,254 to restore the brick plant office building.

 

Big day (Dec. 28, 2017) for
Save the Medora Brick Plant Movement!!!
Save the Medora Brick Plant organization Board of Directors signed papers to take possession of the plant property from owner Troy Darkis.

Shoemaker, Reynolds-Proffit, Troy Darkis, Reynolds, Anderson-Cowles 

       L-R  Dale Shoemaker, Linda Reynolds-Proffit, Troy Darkis,
      Tim Reynolds, and Lynn Anderson Cowles.