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

The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at 6:30 PM at the Rockport Library Genealogy Room.

Historical Events and Holidays

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

August 18, 1954 – Last toll collected on Glover H. Cary Bridge (Blue Bridge).

August 19, 1887 – Liberal Post Office Established - Theodore Dilger First Postmaster

August 30, 1916 – First formal meeting of Spencer County Historical Society.

September 1, 1863 – During this month, the Rockport Collegiate Institute opens.

September 3, 1883 – Chrisney Post Office Established, Name changed from Spring - George McCoy First Postmaster

September 3, 1833 – Spencer County Courthouse burned down.

September 6, 1872 – Grandview incorporated.

September 12, 1865 – William Herndon interviews citizens of Spencer County about Lincoln.

September 13, 1847 – French Island (Taylorsport) Post Office Established - Lewis Richardson 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.