Our meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month, as needed, at the Rockport Library at 6:00 PM.

Historical Events and Holidays

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

September 19, 1818 – Harrison Township settled by Daniel Fry.

September 22 – Emancipation Day - African-Americans celebrated Lincoln's signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in Rockport with a parade, speakers and barbecue.

September 25, 1807 – William Spencer entered from the government a tract of land in Luce Township.

September 26, 1851 – Grandview surveyed by Samuel Hammond and Alfred Lamar.

September 28, 1818 – New Market Post Office Established - Samuel Hammond First Postmaster

October 5, 1818 – Nancy Hanks Lincoln dies of milk sickness.

October 6, 1818 – Grass Township settled by Samuel Brown.

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:

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.