Lanesville and Franklin Township

In the late 1790s, when the first settlers arrived in Lanesville, they had a dream for a better life in which they could raise families and be part of a new and expanding country. Lanesville became a town on December 11, 1817exactly one year after Indiana became a state. The town grew as people built businesses with the abundant resources that were available. Meanwhile, Franklin Township was developing into one of the best farming communities in the southern part of the state. Farmers took great pride in their homesteads, and many families still farm the land that gave life to so many generations before them. They worshiped in their churches, they built the schools that educated their children, and they prospered.

About the author

Tim Bridges is a history teacher at Lanesville Junior/Senior High School. Residents have shared pictures and told stories (as they remember them) in order to preserve the town's past and pride within this volume. Images of America: Lanesville and Franklin Township captures the history of the area and promises to bring back wonderful memories for readers.

Product details

• Authors: Tim Bridges
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.08.2012
• EAN: 9780738594118
• ISBN: 978-0-7385-9411-8
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 231 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 299 g
• Series: Images of America (Arcadia Pub; Images of America
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous