92 County Walk- Montgomery County

Often called the literary center of Indiana, Montgomery County was home to many authors such as Civil War General Lew Wallace, who wrote the famous novel Ben Hur. The Community of New Richmond was the filming site for views of the rural community in the Academy Award-nominated film “Hoosiers.”

This interesting combination depicts bronze leaves growing out of a limestone basketball, creating the impression of an ancient Roman helmet. The crest of the Roman helmet is formed by the rim and net of a bronze basketball hoop.

Designers Jeff Laramore and David Jemerson Young of 2nd Globe, an Indianapolis–based artistic company, designed all 92 of the county sculptures featured on the outside of the Indiana State Museum. Their designs narrate the counties’ famous natives, historically significant events, or their cultural characteristics, and were fabricated and installed by various Indiana sculptors, carvers, glassworkers, metalworkers, and other artisans.