Photos of boundary hill

1. Treaty of Greenville Marker at Boundary Hill

This historic marker, located on US 52 at the base of Boundary Hill, marks the point where the 1795 Treaty of Greenville boundary line crosses the hill. The treaty ended hostilities between the United States and a coalition of Native American tribes following the Northwest Indian War, establishing a boundary between Native lands and U.S. settlement areas—shaping the early development of the Northwest Territory.

(We believe that the treaty was signed on August 3, 1795 not August 8 as seen on the sign)

2. Last Steam Engine Through Boundary Hill

This photo, shared by the Harold Alig family, shows the last steam engine to pass through the cut in Boundary Hill. The Alig family, longtime stewards of this land, considered this one of their most treasured photographs. Their memories and love for this property live on, and the land remains in caring hands today.

3. Lorenz and Caroline Wehrle at Their Home

This is a Lorenz Wehrle and his wife, Caroline Wehrle (née Mueller), standing proudly in front of their home at the base of Boundary Hill on the west side. The Wehrle family has called this place home for generations and still owns the property today.

Photo shared by my first cousin Bobby Wilz

4. Wehrle Family Picnic at the Base of Boundary Hill

This photo shows Lorenz and Caroline Wehrle with their children—Mamie, Gertrude, Rose, Anne, John Joseph, and Joseph John—enjoying a picnic along the river at the base of Boundary Hill. This snapshot captures both the natural beauty of the setting and the strong family bonds that have endured here for generations.

Photo shared by my first cousin Bobby Wilz

5. Gertrude, Lillian, and Therien Wehrle on a Road Culvert

 Gertrude Wehrle, Lillian Wehrle, and Therien Wehrle sit on a road culvert with Boundary Hill in the background. The scene offers a glimpse of everyday life in the shadow of the hill—a landmark that has quietly witnessed the lives of families who have lived at its base for decades.

Photo shared by my first cousin Bobby Wilz

6. Lock 20 on the Whitewater Canal

This photo shows Lock 20 on the Whitewater Canal with water still flowing. Today, the lock can be viewed—now dry—from Landfill Road, with Boundary Hill visible in the background. It serves as a reminder of the canal’s engineering and the historic role it played in shaping transportation through the Whitewater Valley.

7. Newspaper Clip by Amos W. Butler

This newspaper clipping, written by Amos W. Butler, recounts the story of his grandfather, Amos Butler Sr., and his arrival in Brookville and the birth of his father. The article preserves a personal family narrative while offering a first-hand glimpse into the early settlement history of the area.

8. Founding of the Indiana Academy of Science

This newspaper clipping describes how Amos W. Butler founded the Brookville Natural History Society in 1881. Four years later, the society evolved into the Indiana Academy of Science, an organization that continues to advance scientific study and research in the state today.

Brookville is known as the Birthplace of the Indiana Academy of  Science

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9. Mick Wilz and Cousin Bobby Wilz

This photo shows me with my first cousin, Bobby Wilz. If you see him, be sure to thank him for sharing so many of these treasured photographs. And yes—he does look a little bit like me.