The Forgotten Legacy of Lick Creek Church and Cemetery Paperback – October 20, 2025

Explores the history and significance of the individuals associated with Lick Creek Church and Cemetery in Marion County, Indiana. It emphasizes the importance of preserving the stories of early settlers and their contributions to the community. The narrative is divided into two parts: the history of central Indiana and the lives of early Hoosier families. The author expresses frustration over the loss of Lick Creek Cemetery due to a lack of understanding from city and church leaders in 1955.Uncover the Forgotten Legacy. Resurrecting the stories of Marion County's earliest families, including many untold stories that will pique your curiosity. What Happened to Lick Creek Church and Cemetery? In 1955, bulldozers swept away Lick Creek Church's cemetery-headstones vanished, stories buried forever. Now, Molly Gunther Sanders is a historian, genealogist, and narrative crafter whose work breathes life into hidden pasts, engaging and intriguing her readers. In this groundbreaking comprehensive history, Molly Gunther Sanders weaves together every aspect of Lick Creek Church and Cemetery-from its founding families to the forgotten souls revealed through newly uncovered records. This volume is the result of meticulous research and is vividly narrated, shedding light on the people, places, and traditions that have shaped Indiana and beyond. You will discover: The surprising forces that drove the graveyard's destruction. Intimate portraits of parishioners and their descendants, restored from forgotten archives. Maps, photographs, and records of births, deaths, and marriage dates desired by every genealogist. Perfect for readers of early Indiana history, church history, and forgotten cemeteries, this book combines rigorous research with engaging storytelling. Reclaim the memories time tried to erase and decide for yourself: What truly lies beneath sacred soil? Read more