Shubael Little Pioneer Village

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The Shubael Little Pioneer Village was founded in the year 2000 with the dedication of Hinton Cabin. In 2011, a vintage Carpenter Shop was completed.

Three additional cabins have been added - the James Falls Cabin, the Adam Shoemaker Cabin and the Homer Hull Carter Cabin. In addition the outdoor Lamber Rogier 'beehive' oven was rebuilt to working order and the Edgar Carter Blacksmith Shop and Forge was built. Work will continue in 2012 to rebuild the Troy Stone Jail. The Village is named after Shubael Little, a pioneer and first landowner of the farm where the villag is located. One of Shubael's two wives is buried at the Village site, along with other Little relatives. Shubael helped found the first school at Rome and the Masonic Lodge in Cannelton and operated a grist mill on Little Deer Creek. The Village hosts two main events each year, the two day Open House, the third weekend in October and the Candle Light Tour, the second Saturday in December. The Village hosts several scouting cookouts and youth groups in the fall. The Shubael Little Pioneer Village is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization with a board of trustees. Board members include LouAnn Backer, Danny Bolin, Robert Cockrum, Gail Corrigan (secretary), Brad Faith, Chris Goffinet, Carolyn Hammack (treasurer), Beverly Minto and Chuck Poehlein (director). Nearly 300 persons are on the mailing list to receive the Village newsletter. Grants were received last year for construction of a new road to the Village from the highway. Additional grants are being saught to construce a gravel parking lot. Long-range plans call for construction of a visitor's center and comfort station. Address inquires to: Shubael Little Pioneer Village, 7590 E. SR 66, Cannelton, IN 47520 Phone: 812-719-1401 (Chuck Poehlein) or 812-836-4344 (Bill Gibson)

10/22/2026

The "straw bed" at the village that was provided by VIP nursery is now providing warm beds for the babies at REAS!!

10/22/2026

A big thank you goes to Chuck Poehlein and Carolyn Hammack for speaking about Shubael Little Pioneer Village at our meeting yesterday. The Fall Open House weekend was very successful. Thanks to member Betty Cash for hosting Chuck and Carolyn.

10/21/2026

From Carolyn Hammack

A wonderful weekend at Shubael Little Pioneer Village. Thank all who came and a huge thank you to the marvelous volunteers who make it such a special event. Over 1000 people visited the past history of Perry County. Chuck Poehlein created this for us with the support of many volunteers over the years. Also I want to thank Wapaca for their generous support and all of the local merchants who participated in the raffle.

10/19/2026

Kim Price Hensley’s photos! Thanks.

10/19/2026

Another Fall Festival has come and gone. We were blessed with beautiful weather and a wonderful crowd.

We want to give a HUGE thank you to our Volunteers and Sponsors!! We could not have had this event without your help. It is much appreciated!

10/19/2026

Joyce Hare’s photos! Thank you!

10/19/2026

12/13/2025

Don’t forget the Candlelight Tour at the Village tonight. It will be a little cold but bundle up and come out and experience Christmas from the past. The cabins will all be warm! Hope to see you there! Starts at 3 CST.

Address

7590 E State Road 66
Cannelton, IN
47520

Telephone

+18127191401

Website

http://www.shubaellittlepioneervillage.com/

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