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Where Abraham Lincoln Spent his Formative Years 1816 - 1830
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. Meetings subject to current Covid-19 regulations.
Historical Events and Holidays
June 6, 1818 – Rockport surveyed by James Johnson. - Land donated by W. R. Griffith, Isaac Wright, and W. R. Hynes by Daniel Grass, his agent.
June 6, 1818 – The first post office opened at the place called Mt. Duvall (now Rockport). - John Morgan became postmaster.
June 7, 1823 – Thomas Lincoln, by letter, united with the Baptist Church at Little Pigeon.
June 12, 1806 – Thomas Lincoln marries Nancy Hanks near Springfield, Ky.
June 14, 1821 – Dennis Hanks marries Elizabeth Johnston.
June 14 – Flag Day
June 15, 1826 – Gentry's Store Post Office Established, Name changed to Gentryville - Gideon Romain First Postmaster
June 16, 1899 – Schley Post Office Established - Oscar Thomas First Postmaster
June 18 – Father's Day
June 19, 1862 – Mariah Hill Post Office Established - Michael Staab First Postmaster
June 20, 1860 – Buffalo Post Office Established, Name changed to Buffaloville - William Bench First Postmaster
June 20, 1916 – Grigsby monument dedicated at Little Pigeon Cemetery. - Ruben Grigsby married Sarah Lincoln, Abe's sister.
June 21, 1954 – Burt Lancaster visits Lincoln Pioneer Village in preparation for the movie "The Gabriel Horn". - The name of the movie was later changed to "The Kentuckian".
June 21 – First Day of Summer
June 25, 1876 – Dedication of St. Bernard's Church in Rockport.
June 25, 1807 – Luce Township settled by William Spencer.
June 27, 1862 – St. Meinrad Post Office Established - Rev. Isidore Hobi First Postmaster
June 28, 1897 – Marsden Post Office Established - William Smith First Postmaster
July 2, 1936 – Second dedication of expanded Lincoln Pioneer Village.
July 4 – Independence Day
July 4, 1935 – Lincoln Pioneer Village dedicated.
July 4, 1958 – Rockport JC's re-enact Lincoln's flatboat trip to New Orleans.
July 6, 1860 – Newtonville Post Office Established - George Totten First Postmaster
Historical Society Officers
President - Steve Sisley
Vice-President - Wayne Boultinghouse
Secretary/Treasurer - Patricia Dawson
Contact - Raymond Dawson, rdawson@psci.net
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.