Historical Indiana

Many historical events have taken place at the old courthouse in Indiana Pennsylvania. Jimmy Stewart, a well known actor from Indiana, Pennsylvania was welcomed home from World War II in front of the old courthouse, which was used on the cover of Life magazine (left). Another historical event that occurred at the old courthouse was one of John F. Kennedy's campaign speeches. He is depicted below with his back to the courthouse addressing a crowd during his pursuit of presidency. Rita Fefolt of the Indiana Gazette writes, “Nov. 22 of this year marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy. One of the highlights of my young life was to have the privilege of shaking the hand of JFK when he visited western Pennsylvania several months before his untimely death.”