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210 Walnut Street Rockport, IN 47635 Phone: 812-649-4866 Our meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month, as needed, at the Rockport Library at 6:00 PM. Historical Events and HolidaysApril 26, 1843 – Dale (Elizabeth) surveyed by W. K. Jones and James Hammond. April 28, 1888 – Lamar Post Office Established - Isaac Robertson First Postmaster May 1, 1858 – During this month, Eureka was surveyed. May 1, 1837 – Jonesboro Post Office Established, Name changed to Gentryville - William Jones First Postmaster May 1 – May Day May 4, 1811 – Meeks family tragedy. - Atha Meeks killed by Indians near Richland. May 5 – Cinco de Mayo May 6, 1807 – First Spencer County land purchase in Maxville area by Waller Taylor. May 9, 1807 – Daniel Grass settled in Spencer County. - Daniel Grass makes second land purchase in Spencer County in the Rockport area. May 9, 1823 – Rock Port Post Office Established, Name changed from Mount Duvall, Name changed to Rockport - Edmund Moore First Postmaster May 11 – Mother's Day May 12, 1854 – Grandview Post Office Established, Name changed to Grand View, Name changed to Grandview - Jacob Livengood First Postmaster May 15, 1844 – Big Sandy Post Office Established - William Hammond First Postmaster May 16, 1910 – Cotton Blossom showboat visits Rockport. - The play "The Gypsy Queen" was presented in the floating theatre. May 17, 1866 – Mound Post Office Established - William Wood First Postmaster May 18, 1875 – Cornerstone for St. Bernard's Church in Rockport was laid. May 20, 1941 – Cornerstone of the Lincoln Memorial Building laid in Lincoln City. May 21, 1856 – Santa Claus Post Office Established, Name changed to Santaclaus, Name changed to Santa Claus - John Blum First Postmaster May 24, 1847 – Oakland Post Office Established - John Pinkston First Postmaster May 26 – Memorial Day Officers Membership Dues 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. A form is available on the links above. Mail your name, address, e-mail (not required) and research interest (if any) to: Spencer County Public Library 210 Walnut Street Rockport, IN 47635-1398 Phone: 812-649-4866 Web Site Mission Statement 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.
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