The stories of Perry County, IN
9 narrated audio stories from across Perry County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Perry County
Coach Yates and Tell City’s One Shining Title
How a river town coach guided a school to statewide basketball history.
Cannelton Cotton Mill
The Mill That Outgrew the Dream
A planned river town, a giant stone mill, and the ambition that still looms.
Cannelton Cotton Mill
Cloth on the Ohio
A Civil War-era mill reveals Indiana’s place in the cotton economy.
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When Immigration Came With a Town Plan
How organized settlement turned into Tell City on the Ohio.
Cannelton Locks and Dam
Where the River Keeps Perry County Moving
A story of locks, barges, and connection on the Ohio River.
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When Tell City Turned 100 and Kept the Party Going
A centennial celebration that became Tell City’s annual Swiss homecoming.
Perry County
A River Town Drawn Before It Grew
How immigrant planners gave Perry County an unusually intentional town.
Tell City Historic District
How Tell City Built a Downtown That Still Holds
A river town’s immigrant plan, factory growth, and enduring brick streetscape.
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How Woodworking Put Tell City on the Map
Swiss traditions, hardwood, and river trade built a furniture town.
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