The Clay Township Historical & Preservation Society Museum in Greens Fork held a dedication ceremony at 3:00 PM on June 25, 2011, for the newly added “Graduate Room” and Memorial Garden.

The new “Graduate Room” contains memorabilia, photos, and articles from and about the former Greens Fork High School.  A piece of blackboard from the school is displayed on one of the walls.  A table, made from pieces of the 1925 gym floor, holds pictures and items from the school.  This new addition allows for wheelchair access into the facility.  The new room was made possible by contributions from former students and graduates of the school.

A painting, done by Jack & Doris Phelps, enhances the “Grad Room” and depicts the school progression from log cabin to four subscription schools. In 1877, the first consolidated school in Indiana was built in the town with the last school being completed in 1908.

The Noval Kutter Memorial Garden was unveiled during the ceremony by his sister, Patricia (Kutter) Wampner, and his nieces Missy (Wampner) Kuzio, Cheyanne Kuzio, and Pam (Kutter) Shortridge. The focal point of the garden is a beautiful vinyl gazebo dedicated to the pioneers of Clay Township.  Lamp posts, benches, and plantings are available for purchase by the general public and will include a sign indicating who is being memorialized and by whom.  Brick pavers wind their way through the garden and the public is invited to purchase those as well in Honor or Memory of their loved ones, friends or family. The cost for a single paver is $50.00.  Contact the museum for prices on the other items in the garden.

The focal point of the garden is a beautiful vinyl gazebo dedicated to the pioneers of Clay Township. Lamp posts, benches, and plantings are available for purchase by the general public and will include a sign indicating who is being memorialized and by whom.  Brick pavers wind their way through the garden and the public is invited to purchase those as well in Honor or Memory of their loved ones, friends or family. The cost for a single paver is $50.00.  Contact the museum for prices on the other items in the garden. d  Following the dedication, ice cream was served, similar to what “Allison’s Drug Store” used to have in years past when it was the local school “hangout.”  Items from the drug store are on display inside the museum.

A sandstone coaster in a velvet pouch, with a full color sketch of the school on it, was given to those that attended the event.  This coaster is first in a series of coasters that will be issued leading up to the town’s Bicentennial in 2018 for Greens Fork.  More information on these coasters is available by calling (765-886-5166), stopping by the museum, or contacting jaynebeers@yahoo.com. Cost for the purchase of a coaster is $10.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling.

Stop in today and enjoy a trip down memory lane as you walk through the facility and garden areas.  Hours are Thursday through Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. We look forward to your visit!