This is the sad story of a hero. A hero who died destitute only to have the state reimburse his estate for debts owed.

Towering over the Wabash River, the monument was hard to miss. With the backdrop of an autumn sky, its white marble glittering in the sunshine. Although it caught our attention, we had no idea what it was. We stood and stared for awhile and then headed over to learn what we could. Turns out it is a monument honoring George Rogers Clark. Continue reading →