It is noted for its great number of square log homes.
Michiana is known for their log homes built in the 1920s.
Others state that there were two log homes for the families on the same piece of property.
They feature big log homes on lots that vary from one acre to a thousand.
Instead it is simply a log home designed for defense, hence the term fort house.
Indian artifacts grace every corner of the log home's interior.
Few log homes today are built with the bark intact because it can harbor insects.
One of the original buildings, a log home built in the 1820s, survived until July 2011 at 184 38th Street.
A kit to build a simple log home of about 1,500 square feet ranges from $30,000 to $50,000, depending on the company.
In 1902, he and his friend began build a huge nine-room log home which took 2 years to finish.