Edwardsport, Indiana collection
Collection — Folder: S1106
Identifier: S1106
Scope and Contents
Melvin French wrote this typed manuscript about the history of Edwardsport, Indiana, from 1830-1910.
This collection is one typed manuscript, which has been photocopied, containing 63 numbered pages with three additional pages, which are 18A, 35A and 54A. The history of Edwardsport, Indiana, begins in 1830 when 418 acres were allotted from Knox County for a town site named Edwards. This name changed to Edwardsville, and then changed to Edwardsport. The first citizen of Edwardsport was Edward Wilkes. Edwardsport is located in the north east part of Knox County on a high bluff overlooking the west fork of the White River. Mr. French lists the firsts, including the first gas lighting plant, the first blood hounds to search for robbers, and the first band. Churches, pastors, choir leaders, and charter members are given. Lodge members are listed on pages 24 to 26. Civil War soldiers, their burial places and dates are given on page 27. Beginning on page 28, Mr. French records the families and businesses located on each lot. For the homes, he gives parents and children. On page 63, Mr. French thanks those who helped him, and says that he remembered many events between 1887 and 1910. The final list is names in the 1840 records.
This collection is one typed manuscript, which has been photocopied, containing 63 numbered pages with three additional pages, which are 18A, 35A and 54A. The history of Edwardsport, Indiana, begins in 1830 when 418 acres were allotted from Knox County for a town site named Edwards. This name changed to Edwardsville, and then changed to Edwardsport. The first citizen of Edwardsport was Edward Wilkes. Edwardsport is located in the north east part of Knox County on a high bluff overlooking the west fork of the White River. Mr. French lists the firsts, including the first gas lighting plant, the first blood hounds to search for robbers, and the first band. Churches, pastors, choir leaders, and charter members are given. Lodge members are listed on pages 24 to 26. Civil War soldiers, their burial places and dates are given on page 27. Beginning on page 28, Mr. French records the families and businesses located on each lot. For the homes, he gives parents and children. On page 63, Mr. French thanks those who helped him, and says that he remembered many events between 1887 and 1910. The final list is names in the 1840 records.
Dates
- 1830-1910
Creator
- French, Melvin (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Mrs. Helen E. Reeve in 1967.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed 2015/03/05 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
Creator
- French, Melvin (Person)
- Title
- Edwardsport, Indiana collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
