Decatur County at the Indiana State Fair in the 1930's

The Indiana Historical Society has digitized over 50,000 digital images and made them available for viewing on their website. To mine this massive collection for images pertaining to Decatur County, click Search All Digital Collections and search for the exact phrase "Decatur County." You should find 30 items, including school registers, maps, postcards, and photos. But check back often - they are constantly adding more images.

Of particular interest is the J.C. Allen and Son Collection, 1926-1952, which includes over 700 photos of the Indiana State Fair. Decatur County Fair winners appear in five of these photos. To view more details about each photo or to zoom in for a closer look, click on the title of the photo you're interested in. You can also order prints directly from the Indiana Historical Society.

Cattle Auction at the 1934 Indiana State Fair 

Greensburg's Gilman Stewart selling his Grand Champion 4-H Club steer.

 Sale of the Grand Champion 4-H Club Steer at the 1936 Indiana State Fair

 

Greensburg's John Stewart selling his Grand Champion Angus steer.

 John Milton Evans and his Champion Shorthorn Steer at the 1936 Indiana State Fair 

  

John Milton Evans of Greensburg with his Champion steer.

 Champion and Reserve Champion Girls in the 4-H Club Dress Revue During the 1937 Indiana State Fair

 

Reserve Champion Margaret Stockhuetter of Greensburg and Champion Pearl Prather of Rileyburg, Vermillion County modeling their winning outfits.  

Willard Bainbridge and His Champion Steers at the 1935 Indiana State Fair 

 
 Willard Bainbridge of Greensburg is photographed with his prize-winning steers.

This is a wonderful collection to explore. If you know more about one of these photos or find another photo of interest, please leave a comment below!