The re have been three distinct phases the evolution of the Bailly Cemetery. However, if Joseph Bailly were to view the cemetery today, it would not appear at all like it did when he resided at the homestead. Many visitors to this historic site likely believe that it has changed little since Joseph Bailly first used the location to bury his son Robert. This cemetery is quite unique in its historical development relative to any other burial ground located in Porter County. The Bailly Homestead also embraces the Bailly Cemetery, located in the northeast quarter of Section 27 (Township 37 North, Range 6 West). Thus, Bailly and his family became the first Euro- Americans to permanently re side in the county. Located approximately two miles inland from the Lake Michigan shoreline and about half way between Gary and Michigan City in Westchester Township, the landmark was the home Joseph Bailly.īailly was an independent fur trader who, at the age of 48, took up permanent residence in what would later become Porter County. Bailly Homestead is a National Historic Landmark that is managed by the United States Department of Interior's National Park Service.
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