History

Dr. Jack Hamilton Armstrong – Part 3

This is third in a series of excerpts from the book: Dad’s Memories: Growing Up Poor, But Rich, by Dr. Jack Hamilton Armstrong (written for his Grandchildren) CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL Long before I can remember I am sure I was bundled up and taken to Sunday School every Sunday and stayed for Church following. [...]

Dr. Jack Hamilton Armstrong – Part 2

This is second in a series of excerpts from the book: Dad’s Memories: Growing Up Poor, But Rich, by Dr. Jack Hamilton Armstrong (written for his Grandchildren) I would like to add some things I remember about Mom and Dad. I was not born until they were 37, so most of what I learned of [...]

Dr. Jack Hamilton Armstrong

This is the first in a series of excerpts from the book: Dad’s Memories: Growing Up Poor, But Rich, by Dr. Jack Hamilton Armstrong (written for his Grandchildren) I was born 1 mile north of Springville, Indiana at home, in the North bedroom, on a small general grain and livestock farm on April 14th 1931. [...]

Lowder Cemetary

Would like info on Lowder Cemetary. Thanks

William Haggerty

The “Volunteer Soldier of America” along with the pioneer settler made this great land of ours.  His courage in performing his duty will stand forth in the annals of history for all time. There is one soldier of the American Revolution buried in Perry Township.  This is his story: William Haggerty Within the sacred soil [...]

A valuable find of Lithographic Stone near Springville

Taken from The Bedford Mail, February 12, 1892……  Lawrence County has proved herself rich in the most valuable stone from which she is known the world over.  Not withstanding her inexhaustible supply of the finest Oolitic Limestone in the world, a yet more valuable stone is discovered in the western hills.  On the farm of F. [...]