Ridenour, William Wilson
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Springfield Township, Franklin County, Indiana collection
Collection — Folder: S1113
Identifier: S1113
Scope and Contents
This article explains how Springfield Township was set off from Brookville Township in Franklin County, Indiana, on May 12, 1817. There were two published sources used for this article, plus nine individuals. Mr. Ridenour gives the history of the first settlers, the churches, schools, organizations, and families. On page three, he wrote: "The metropolis of Springfield Township is Mount Carmel... founded in 1832." Of the nine schools in the township in 1882, five were still standing in 1966....
Dates:
1817-1966