Owen County, Indiana, USA

New! 67-Page Illustrated Booklet

  Early days in Owen County, IN, are recalled through colorful tales and factual data,  in this 67-page booklet compiled from excerpts from two rare books: Tales of Pioneers, History of Owen County by James Archer (1962) and Indiana, a Guide to the Hoosier State, a WPA publication from 1940.

This brand new 67-page 8 1/2" x 11" spiral bound booklet is printed on quality paper. A vinyl sheet protects the front cover.

Among the many subjects discussed are: Indian History; Antiquities; Topography &  Geology; Early Settlers; Organization of the county; Origin of names; Early events; Names of early officials; Acts of the County Board; John Foster, an early "noted character; the first jail; Early court cases (such as a man sent to jail for two years for stealing an ax); the fun-loving Southport girls, County expenditures; Newspapers; the Great Telegraph Feat; the Board of Health; Samuel Richards, an artist; Public Buildings, bridges, roads, etc.; County Fairs; a Detective Agency; Patrons of Husbandry; Attorneys; Hurricanes, etc.; Miltiary History -- Revolutionary War, Indian War of 1811, War of 1812, War with Mexico, Civil War with considerable detail including names of many who served in Company H and Company I  Fourteenth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, Company B - First Heavy Artillery, Company B - 31st Indiana, Company A - 59th Indiana, Company F - 71st Indiana (6th Cavalry), Company B  and Company H - 97th Indiana, Company G - 115th Indiana, and Company D - 149th Indiana; the GAR; the City of Spencer (county seat) with the names of purchases of lots at the first sale and names of early residents; Hotels, Schools, Churches; Secret Societies; Businesses; and Washington Township history by William Richards.

The WPA excerpt includes brief stops at McCormick's Creek State Park, Spencer, Gosport, Freedom, etc.

Wouldn't this make a unique gift?