Our meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month, as needed, at the Rockport Library.

There will be no meeting in July. The next meeting will be Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 6:30 PM at the Rockport Library Genealogy Room.

Historical Events and Holidays

July 17, 1943 – Spencer County's last Civil War veteran, David J. Smith, dies at age 95.

July 21, 1875 – Patronville Post Office Established - Edward Harrison First Postmaster

July 24, 1900 – Electric lights turned on in Chrisney, Indiana.

July 30, 1940 – Glover H. Cary Bridge (Blue Bridge) opened.

August 2, 1826 – Sarah Lincoln marries Aaron Grigsby.

August 7, 1853 – During this month, Bloomfield was laid out.

August 7, 1829 – During this month, James Audubon visits Rockport to study birds in the area.

August 7, 1851 – During this month, New Boston was laid out.

August 12, 1862 – Enterprise surveyed.

August 15, 1844 – Dale Post Office Established - Frederick McKasson First Postmaster

August 15, 1862 – Lake Post Office Established, Name changed to Richland - Henry McKinney First Postmaster

Membership is open to all and dues are $20.00 per year per person from August 1 to July 31. Membership may be taken out at any time. Mail your name, address, e-mail (not required) and research interest (if any) to:

Membership Form in PDF format.

The mission of the Spencer County History web site is to provide current information to our patrons concerning the operation of the Spencer County Historical Society and the history of the South Spencer County School Corporation.

The Spencer County History web page is a creation of Raymond and Patricia Dawson with technical help from their son. It has not been officially sanctioned by the Spencer County Historical Society. It is an attempt to provide information to the public about the Society and to make available our research on the schools in the southern half of the county.