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County seat location, 1839

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: This collection includes autographed, signed correspondence from Solon Robinson and others in Indiana ranging from 1836 to 1919 regarding county organization and government and military service; typed commissioners minutes and court records and other government documents in Lake County, Indiana ranging from 1837 to 1936 regarding county government and official business; typed and autographed histories of Lake County and communities from 1836 to 1955 and undated; typed records of businesses, industries and organizations in Lake County, Indiana from 1943 to 1949 and undated, regarding history, organization and activities; publication dated 1931/31/03 regarding Kirkland murder case; and a typed directory from 1839.

There are also 2 land grants for land in Crown Point, Indiana dated from November 1851. The land grants were originally issued to Joseph D. Foster and James Gann and were then given to Henry C. Carter (OB059).

Dates

  • 1836-1955

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.35 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box, 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671