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Bowstring Truss Bridge


The cement arch bridge crosses the Salamonie River in Portland. The only concrete bowstring truss bridge in Indiana, it was built in 1913 and restored in 1998.
  
 

Jay County Historical Museum

http://www.jaycountyhistory.org/
Learn the who we are and where we've been.
 
903 East Main Street
Portland 47371
(260) 726-7168

  
 

Jay County Courthouse

http://jaycounty.net
Courthouse Square
120 W Main St
Portland 47371
(260) 726-4951 
 
Stately limestone structure with columns, marble floors and a soaring, domed, stained glass ceiling. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  
 
Elvis Museum


Bearcreek Farms 
8339 N. 400 E.
Bryant 47326  
(260) 997-6822

Seasonal - Hours Vary

 
This great display is a tribute to the King himself.  Featuring memorabilia of the era, and costumes, props, jewelry and much more from award winning tribute artist.  The museum also host the infamous Jungle Set Furniture that Elvis picked out himself.  Also featuring a beautiful wall mural of Graceland a great spot for a photo.  A boutique for shopping is also in the museum-with shirts, sunglasses, jewelry, bags and more.


  
 

Tin-Lizzy Museum

Bearcreek Farms 
8339 N. 400 E.
Bryant 47326  
(260) 997-6822

Seasonal - Hours Vary 
  
Take a stroll back in time; learn some history of Henry Ford and the making of the Tin Lizzie. You will see automobiles from the Model A to the Delorian, and refresh yourself of times gone by. Over 30 different types of vintage automobiles and a whole lot of information and some unusual displays will put a smile on your face and warm your heart.

  
 

Underground Railroad Cabin

Pennville
This historic site is linked to the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. Tradition says Eliza Harris rested here in her flight to Canada.

  
 
Historic Downtown Portland


Specialty shops, antiques, crafts and unique restaurants. A 5 square block area listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  
 

The Glass Museum

The museum features over 5,000 pieces of glass, tools, and exhibits that tell the history of glass manufacturing in East Central Indiana.

127 West Washington Street
Dunkirk 47336
(765) 768-6872
 
Admission is $2.00 per person, Children under 11 accompanied by an adult admitted free.
 
Open May 1 through October 31, Tuesday - Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM

  
 

John Jay Center for Learning

http://www.jjcl.net/
101 S. Meridian St.
Portland 47371
(260) 729-5525
 
Built in 1926 as a state-of-the-art department store, the Weiler Building has long been the anchor for Portland’s downtown. Renovated and is now the John Jay Center for Learning. The Historic Landmarks of Indiana Foundation presented the The Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration of an Indiana Landmark award to the Jay County group for turning the vacant and dilapidated former store into a state-of-the-art educational and community center.

  
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