Stony Lonesome, Indiana
| Stoney Lonesome | |
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| Coordinates: 39°12′03″N 86°03′44″W / 39.20083°N 86.06222°WCoordinates: 39°12′03″N 86°03′44″W / 39.20083°N 86.06222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Township | Harrison |
| Elevation[1] | 728 ft (222 m) |
| ZIP code | 47201 |
| FIPS code | 18-73592[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 444229 |
Stoney Lonesome is an unincorporated town in Harrison Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana.
Geography
Stoney Lonesome is located at 39°12′03″N 86°03′44″W / 39.20083°N 86.06222°W.
Books
1. Driving to Stony Lonesome: Jack Welpott's Indiana Photographs, 1936-1959
2. The History of the State of Indiana from the Earliest Explorations by the French to the Present Time. (A section of the book describes a Civil War battle called "The Battle of Shiloh" where troops fought in the town of Stony Lonesome)
Clubs
Stoney Lonesome Motorcycle Club. Established 1945.
Started in the 1940's, Stoney Lonesome was one of the first motorcycle racing groups formed in Indiana. In the 1950's the club purchased the first piece of the property that has now expanded to over 200 acres.
Stoney Lonesome is located 8 miles West of Columbus, Indiana on U.S. Highway 46 and approx. 43 miles South of Indianapolis, Indiana..
Club events are a year round schedule of activities that seek to promote all aspects of motorcycling and the support of numerous charities.
The club is chartered by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and all members and public riders are required to be active members of the association. In addition, Stoney Lonesome is also located within District 15 and requires rider membership to participate in scheduled public events.
Music
William Smith Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) was an American musician who helped create the style of music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as The Father of Bluegrass. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Monroe
One of his famous songs was "Stoney Lonesome"
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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