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- Discover the vibrant history of Elwood, Indiana, endearingly termed the Heart of Hoosierland.
- About the Author: Author Marcy Fry is executive director of the Elwood Chamber of Commerce.
- 128 Pages
- History, United States
- Series Name: Images of America
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Discover the vibrant history of Elwood, Indiana, endearingly termed the Heart of Hoosierland. Elwood is a resourceful town and a vibrant example of Midwestern values.
In 1852, Elwood, Indiana, was a tiny settlement located in Pipe Creek Township of Madison County. Its residents sustained their meager lifestyle as farmers, lumberers, and merchants, but the nation's westward migration was on its way, bringing railroads, people, opportunities, and growth. Nothing bolstered the city's expansion like the 1886 discovery of a seemingly endless reserve of natural gas throughout East Central Indiana. The cheap and plentiful fuel ushered in a new industrial-based economy that prospered greatly. Unfortunately, the gas supply was not infinite, and by the early 1900s, many towns, such as Elwood, were struggling to survive. Elwood, however, reinvented itself and bloomed again.
About the Author
Author Marcy Fry is executive director of the Elwood Chamber of Commerce. Her coauthor, Janis Thornton, also wrote Images of America: Tipton County and Images of America: Frankfort.Shipping details
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