2024 Recognition Awards
Historic Residence Pre 1920
132 West North Street
1865 Italianate Style home, built in the “South Hill” neighborhood of Delphi (originally the neighborhood was called Lebanon because of large cedar trees found there).
Owners: Theresa and Frank Knapp
Historic Residence Pre Civil War:
121 West Front Street
Known as the “Rinehart-Baum House"
1858 Italianate Style House with an “Eastlake Style” porch. Originally built by Enoch Rinehart, owner of a local paper mill, and one of the early sheriffs. Local history says Abraham Lincoln visited here before his election to president in 1860. Current Owner: Daniel Winner
Historic Residence Post 1920:
213 East North Street
Known as the “Thayer House”. 1930 Cottage Style House, it is a "Sears" home.
Owners: Randall Cox and Diane Coghill.
Historic Church
315 East Main, Delphi Christian Church 1908, Romanesque Revival style with arched windows- Romanesque was popular in 1905-1940 time period. This site was purchased from an established church (the Presbyterians who were building a new church across the street).
Charles E. Gerard Historic Archival Award: Michael G. Griffey
A long time journalist and photographer. Michael is now editing and writing for the Carroll County Comet. He has had his own print newspaper as well as an online news paper. Michael has spent years documenting the history of Carroll County publishing a Pictorial History of Carroll County with Charles Gerard. Michael also has published “Lynched: A Story of Forbidden Love” about the Amer Green lynching in October of 1887.
Atkinson, Sanders, Rodriguez Leadership Award: ​
Julia Leahy is currently the Executive Director of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce a position she has held for 13 years. She has made a difference in Carroll County by helping businesses and business owners become successful. She has also spearheaded the “Leadership Carroll County” organization which helps prepare young leaders to assume positions of leadership in our County, cities and Towns. Julia also serves on the Carroll County Economic Development Committee and the Brooks Center Board.
The Samuel L. Milroy Award was presented to Carl Seese in recognition of his many contributions to the City of Delphi.
Carl taught Social Studies, Spanish, and English at various public schools for many years, and was a volunteer ESL classes teacher. He served as Spanish Club advisor and was frequently called on to help with translating for Spanish speaking parents and students. He was active with the teachers union and served for one term on the Delphi Community School Corporation Board. He is an enthusiastic supporter of the arts, and a frequent volunteer usher at the Delphi Opera House for the variety of presentations there.
He also served on the Wabash and Erie Canal Park Board of Directors for a number of years, and is a dedicated volunteer of the park’s work-days for the last 32 years, as well as volunteering as navigator and narrator for the replica canal boat tours.
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2023 Recognition Awards
Historic Residence Pre-1920:
"Dewey-Lathrope House" at 206 South Union Street, Delphi. Built 1855, Gothic Revival Style.
Current owners: Marcus and Jessica Brunton. Previously home of Captain John Lathrope, Civil War Band Leader - Cornet Player and Co-owner of the Delphi Opera House with Joseph Ruffing
Historic Residence Post-1920:
218 W Summit St. Delphi. Built circa 1930. Brick cottage style. Owners: Steve and Judy Smith
Historic Church: "Little White Church By the Canal". Originally German Lutheran Church. Renamed the Lutheran Church during World War I. Last services were held in this church in 1950's Moved to current location along the canal in 2015. Extensive work done by the "Monday, Wednesday, Friday Volunteer Crew"