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What do you consider the key accomplishment of your county's Bicentennial celebration?
What Legacy Project do you most like to tell people about, and why?
Describe a highlight or most memorable moment related to your county's Bicentennial celebration.
How/where are you preserving information and artifacts related to your county's celebration?
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Estimated dollar amount raised.
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Rush County was formed in 1822. It was named in honor of Dr. Benjamin Rush, who signed the Declaration of Independence.
About the courthouse: A. William and Edwin Rush were the architects and the building was completed in 1898.
Tony Stewart, current NASCAR driver and former Indy Racing League champion is also referred to as the “Rushville Rocket.” Stewart grew up in Columbus, Indiana but started his racing career while living in Rushville. There is a small drive next to Rushville Consolidated High School named Tony Stewart Drive after the famous NASCAR driver.
Wendell Wilke ran his famous campaign for President of the United States from the Durbin Hotel in downtown Rushville.
County Seat: Rushville
Year Organized: 1821
Square Miles: 408.12