This is my town...

From a History of Elwood, according to The Women's Council Elwood:

1869

The town of Quincy now numbered about 300 people. Francis M. Hunter, who had a store was also postmaster. He was notified by the post-office department that Indiana already had a town in Owens County named Quincy, and the department suggested that the name here be changed. As a group of men were discussing the matter they noticed the small son of Jesse B. Fraiser playing about. His name was Elwood and someone suggested that they give the town his name, so, officially on June 15 1869 Quincy became Elwood

Well, I think that about sums up the spirit of our town as long as I've known it.

2 comments:

Megan Gilmore said...

Where did you find that? That is fantastic!

Sarah said...

Dear Megan, I did not realize that you had commented! Elwood has this website with forums and classifieds and coupons and stuff. http://www.elwoodindiana.org/

Post a Comment