Indiana, like Ohio, is one of those states in the Midwest that desperately needs rain. The corn fields in many places are burning up. As I drove from Columbus to Indianapolis, I thought about the farmers who were victims of the weather.
I had a special treat while I was in Indianapolis. My hotel was actually in Marion, which is a small incorporated city with Indianapolis. I chose to drive through Indianapolis rather than take a shorter route by getting on the freeway. My route took me up Meridian Street which is a beautiful drive. In 1986 the National Register of Historical Places named the North Meridian Street neighborhood as one of the most beautiful historical neighborhoods in America, and I understand why. The street is the old silk stocking district of Indianapolis. The beautiful, stately homes built in last part of the 19th Century or the first part of the 20th Century all have large yards and grounds surrounding them.
The Indiana State Fair is housed right in the heart of Indianapolis. The buildings, many of which were built at different times, are a variety. Indiana was the sixth state to establish a fair. In 1851 the General Assembly of Indiana established the State Board of Agriculture; its first order of duty was to establish a State Fair. The first one was held in Indianapolis in 1852. The fairgrounds have been used for many events important to the city’s history.
Five United States
Presidents have made appearances on the Indiana State Fairgrounds. In 1919,
President Woodrow Wilson gave a speech to a crowd of 40,000 on a fair day known
as Big Thursday. Franklin Roosevelt, George Bush and Bill Clinton all have made
appearances on the fairgrounds. In 1959, John F. Kennedy made a speech in the
arena as he sought the Presidency.
In the communications building, which houses the media department, Elvis Presley gave one of his first television interviews right after he had written Heartbreak Hotel. One year later in 1957, Mohammed Ali, who was then Cassius Clay, boxed in that building as an amateur. As I was walking on the fairgrounds, I felt like I was a part of history.
John DeClerk and Jirl Buck judged steers and heifers respectively. The Grand Champion Steer was exhibited by Cole Wilcox. It was sired by Immortal and raised by Jeff Miller. The Reserve Grand Champion Steer was a Crossbred sired by Walks Alone and exhibited by Chloe Martin. It was raised by Wes Rodgers and sold by Wade Rodgers and Goet. A Charolais steer was Third Over All. It was a Smilin' Bob shown by Bailey Rist. The steer was raised by Wagonhammer. Kayla Newsom's Reserve Champion Chianina Steer was Fourth Overall and was sired by Uno Mas and sold by Pruet Show Cattle. Emily Greenwald exhibited the Fifth Overall Steer. It was the Champion Maine Anjou.
The Supreme Champion Heifer was exhibited by Claire Trennepohl who exhibited a Simmental. The Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer was exhibited by Ellie Sennett with a Chianina that was raised by Foster Brothers. The Third Overall Heifer was the Champion Commercial Heifer. It was sired by I-80 and exhibited by Becca Chamberlain. Madison Stockdale's Angus heifer was selected as the Fourth Overall. Rounding out the Top Five was a Shorthorn Heifer raised by Xavier Ferris and raised by Cates Farms.
So, I am headed home, but I wish I were going to the Wisconsin State Fair. Next year, I will. Watch for more of my blogs this week. I like this!
In the communications building, which houses the media department, Elvis Presley gave one of his first television interviews right after he had written Heartbreak Hotel. One year later in 1957, Mohammed Ali, who was then Cassius Clay, boxed in that building as an amateur. As I was walking on the fairgrounds, I felt like I was a part of history.
John DeClerk and Jirl Buck judged steers and heifers respectively. The Grand Champion Steer was exhibited by Cole Wilcox. It was sired by Immortal and raised by Jeff Miller. The Reserve Grand Champion Steer was a Crossbred sired by Walks Alone and exhibited by Chloe Martin. It was raised by Wes Rodgers and sold by Wade Rodgers and Goet. A Charolais steer was Third Over All. It was a Smilin' Bob shown by Bailey Rist. The steer was raised by Wagonhammer. Kayla Newsom's Reserve Champion Chianina Steer was Fourth Overall and was sired by Uno Mas and sold by Pruet Show Cattle. Emily Greenwald exhibited the Fifth Overall Steer. It was the Champion Maine Anjou.
The Supreme Champion Heifer was exhibited by Claire Trennepohl who exhibited a Simmental. The Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer was exhibited by Ellie Sennett with a Chianina that was raised by Foster Brothers. The Third Overall Heifer was the Champion Commercial Heifer. It was sired by I-80 and exhibited by Becca Chamberlain. Madison Stockdale's Angus heifer was selected as the Fourth Overall. Rounding out the Top Five was a Shorthorn Heifer raised by Xavier Ferris and raised by Cates Farms.
So, I am headed home, but I wish I were going to the Wisconsin State Fair. Next year, I will. Watch for more of my blogs this week. I like this!
-Cherie
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