The Arnold Farm: A 200 Year Old Indiana Legacy

By: Laurie Bedord

Every farm has a history, but the story of Arnold farm in Rushville, Indiana, is preserved better than most. From letters, diaries, and photos to a saddlebag medicine kit and furniture, the Arnolds believed in saving every slice of their history. For nearly 75 years, Eleanor Arnold has been discovering and documenting the family’s story that spans seven generations.

“My late father-in-law, Harvey “Pop” Arnold, was an avid historian who loved telling stories about the history of his family. I was blown away by those stories. Pop was thrilled that someone was interested in hearing them,” Eleanor says, adding that her father-in-law also treasured the family heirlooms and went to great lengths to protect them.