A Brief History of Shelby County, Indiana

by Young, Julie

• ISBN13: 9781596298460
• ISBN10: 1596298464
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-22
• Publisher: History Pr

Summary

Shelby County, Indiana, was established by pioneers who carved a path enabling future generations to create cities, towns and other communities that remain a testament to the quiet strength and character of a people steeped in the core values that define America. These are the people who worked diligently, possessed vision and farmed the land that fed a nation. Join author Julie Young as she celebrates the history of these sturdy people and their community on the outskirts of the Capital City, where the American dream was created. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. 7
Introduction	p. 9
Opening the Wilderness	p. 13
Shelbyville: Pride in Progress	p. 21
Transactions and Transportation	p. 47
Jacket Country	p. 87
The Camp Atterbury Connection	p. 87
Fairland and Boggstown	p. 91
Unincorporated Communities	p. 101
Famous Shelby County Residents	p. 121
Shelby County Today	p. 137
Conclusion	p. 155
Bibliography	p. 157
About the Author	p. 159
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