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1.Lawrence Township
I found the following article concerning the history of Lawrence Township in Marion County Indiana. It is very dated but that's history for you ;) There are several references to "Oakland" which I assume to be referring to "Oaklandon." The following is reprinted from Marion County, INGenWeb Source: Sulgrove, B. ...
I found the following article concerning the history of Lawrence Township in Marion County Indiana. It is very dated but that's history for you ;) There are several references to "Oakland" which I assume to be referring to "Oaklandon." The following is reprinted from Marion County, INGenWeb Source: Sulgrove, B. ...
2.Map of Oakland - 1889
Detail Map of Oakland Published in 1889 Source: Atlas of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana 1889 - Griffing, Gordon & Co. [ pg 12 ] - Lawrence Township, Oakland, and Castleton Courtesy: Map Collection, Indiana Division, Indiana State Library
Detail Map of Oakland Published in 1889 Source: Atlas of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana 1889 - Griffing, Gordon & Co. [ pg 12 ] - Lawrence Township, Oakland, and Castleton Courtesy: Map Collection, Indiana Division, Indiana State Library
3.ANDERSON ELECTRIC CARS ENTER INDIANAPOLIS
Indianapolis News,Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 January 1901
Indianapolis News,Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 January 1901
4.Germantown - Our Historic Neighbor
Check out the Germantown/Geist Image Gallery The Germantown community is truly one for the history books. In searching out information about Oaklandon I happened upon the following article reprinted on Hungarovet.com. The story is credited to Jennifer Gal, wife of Dr. Sandor Gal and was likely originally published for the ...
Check out the Germantown/Geist Image Gallery The Germantown community is truly one for the history books. In searching out information about Oaklandon I happened upon the following article reprinted on Hungarovet.com. The story is credited to Jennifer Gal, wife of Dr. Sandor Gal and was likely originally published for the ...
5.The Dancing Waiter at Sanitorium
George Gibson, "the Dancing Waiter" entertains patients at the Sunnyside Tuberculosis Sanitorium, also called the Marion County Tuberculosis Hospital. The sanitorium was located on Route 12 (now 36) northeast of Indianapolis in an area called Oaklandon. Though tuberculosis had previously been treatable only through surgery, the antibiotic streptomycin became available ...
George Gibson, "the Dancing Waiter" entertains patients at the Sunnyside Tuberculosis Sanitorium, also called the Marion County Tuberculosis Hospital. The sanitorium was located on Route 12 (now 36) northeast of Indianapolis in an area called Oaklandon. Though tuberculosis had previously been treatable only through surgery, the antibiotic streptomycin became available ...
6.Mock Cemetary
Source: http://physics.bgsu.edu/~stoner/gen/mockcem.htm A list of gravesite occupants for: MOCK CEMETERY, Lawrence Twsp., Marion Co., IN Location: North latitude 39 deg. 52.08 min. ; West longitude 85 deg. 58.04 min.. Cemetry is on the west edge of Oaklandon , IN, just north of of Indiana Road 67 (US 36), and just ...
Source: http://physics.bgsu.edu/~stoner/gen/mockcem.htm A list of gravesite occupants for: MOCK CEMETERY, Lawrence Twsp., Marion Co., IN Location: North latitude 39 deg. 52.08 min. ; West longitude 85 deg. 58.04 min.. Cemetry is on the west edge of Oaklandon , IN, just north of of Indiana Road 67 (US 36), and just ...
7.Eureka - Paradise!
One of the major reasons for beginning this Unofficial Oaklandon Community Website was the frustration I felt when trying to revisit an article I remembered seeing on the internet many years ago; unable to find it to spite countless searches. I knew it was an article dealing with Oaklandon history ...
One of the major reasons for beginning this Unofficial Oaklandon Community Website was the frustration I felt when trying to revisit an article I remembered seeing on the internet many years ago; unable to find it to spite countless searches. I knew it was an article dealing with Oaklandon history ...
8.Oakland Town Map - 1866
Oakland Detail from 1866 Map of Marion County, Indiana Created / Published - Philadelphia : C.O. Titus, Publisher, 1866. Click to Enlarge Description: "Entered according to Act of Congress in the 1865 by C.O. Titus in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania." ...
Oakland Detail from 1866 Map of Marion County, Indiana Created / Published - Philadelphia : C.O. Titus, Publisher, 1866. Click to Enlarge Description: "Entered according to Act of Congress in the 1865 by C.O. Titus in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania." ...
9.Old Times
Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 August 1878 Click image below for full size image (Transcript Below.)
Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 August 1878 Click image below for full size image (Transcript Below.)
10.Touring the Streets of Oaklandon - AGAIN!
After posting an announcement on the Nextdoor website about the existence of this humble website, I was very pleased with the interest and overall positive response by many of my neighbors (who are also users of that system.) Among the many comments received was one from Nancy Hannet which offered ...
After posting an announcement on the Nextdoor website about the existence of this humble website, I was very pleased with the interest and overall positive response by many of my neighbors (who are also users of that system.) Among the many comments received was one from Nancy Hannet which offered ...
11.OAKLANDON CELEBRATES 150
I found the following on an Archive.org "Wayback Machine" 2006 snapshot of LawrenceChamberOfCommerce.com OAKLANDON CELEBRATES 150 Community takes different direction The community of Oaklandon is celebrating its 150th birthday in 1999. Oaklandon was platted just months after Lawrence, but the community took a different direction, possibly due to its location, ...
I found the following on an Archive.org "Wayback Machine" 2006 snapshot of LawrenceChamberOfCommerce.com OAKLANDON CELEBRATES 150 Community takes different direction The community of Oaklandon is celebrating its 150th birthday in 1999. Oaklandon was platted just months after Lawrence, but the community took a different direction, possibly due to its location, ...
12.Historic Time Line
A TIMELINE OF FAITH AND COMMUNITY: LAWRENCE-GEIST, 1849 TO 1998 1849 Lanesville platted near Bee Line Railroad and Pendleton Pike. 1866 Lanesville's name is changed to Lawrence after the name of the post office. 1886 Population of Lawrence: 150. It has become a trading center.
A TIMELINE OF FAITH AND COMMUNITY: LAWRENCE-GEIST, 1849 TO 1998 1849 Lanesville platted near Bee Line Railroad and Pendleton Pike. 1866 Lanesville's name is changed to Lawrence after the name of the post office. 1886 Population of Lawrence: 150. It has become a trading center.
13.Excerpt: History of Indianapolis and Marion County
History of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana, Part 2 By Berry Robinson Sulgrove L.H. Everts & Company, 1884 - Indianapolis A detailed history of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana, from its settlement in the early 19th century. Covers general history, political history, business and industrial interests, social history, architecture and ...
History of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana, Part 2 By Berry Robinson Sulgrove L.H. Everts & Company, 1884 - Indianapolis A detailed history of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana, from its settlement in the early 19th century. Covers general history, political history, business and industrial interests, social history, architecture and ...
17.Carpenter Realty on Oaklandon
From CallCarpenter.com At the northeastern edge of Marion County, just a few miles past Lawrence and just a step from McCordsville and Hancock County, you’ll find the small community of Oaklandon. Back in 1849, the now-deceased John Emery laid out a small village northeast of the state capitol. Originally called ...
From CallCarpenter.com At the northeastern edge of Marion County, just a few miles past Lawrence and just a step from McCordsville and Hancock County, you’ll find the small community of Oaklandon. Back in 1849, the now-deceased John Emery laid out a small village northeast of the state capitol. Originally called ...
22.More on Germantown
... Germantown, Indiana Germantown, Indiana, was founded in 1834 in what is now Geist Reservoir. It was actually built on the old north bank of the old Fall Creek. Residents, primarily of German heritage, from nearby Oaklandon founded the town following a disagreement over the murder of an Algonquin in ...
... Germantown, Indiana Germantown, Indiana, was founded in 1834 in what is now Geist Reservoir. It was actually built on the old north bank of the old Fall Creek. Residents, primarily of German heritage, from nearby Oaklandon founded the town following a disagreement over the murder of an Algonquin in ...
23.Old Oakland Anew!
While looking for historical information regarding Old Oakland Golf Course I happened upon the following video that highlights many of the recent improvements made to the grounds. We've seen the heavy equipment there, now we know what they were up to. Published to YouTube on Jul 16, 2018 by Williams ...
While looking for historical information regarding Old Oakland Golf Course I happened upon the following video that highlights many of the recent improvements made to the grounds. We've seen the heavy equipment there, now we know what they were up to. Published to YouTube on Jul 16, 2018 by Williams ...
24.George W. Combs' Signature
Found the Signature of George W. Combs in the book: Indiana Past and Present 1816 to 1916 100 Years of Progress [pg467]
Found the Signature of George W. Combs in the book: Indiana Past and Present 1816 to 1916 100 Years of Progress [pg467]
25.Oaklandon Public School
Oaklandon Public School Building Considered one of the finest of the day, this early school was on the outskirts of the present Oaklandon (then called Oakland). Note the two front doors of the imposing brick structure: one door was used by the boys, and the other by the girls. This ...
Oaklandon Public School Building Considered one of the finest of the day, this early school was on the outskirts of the present Oaklandon (then called Oakland). Note the two front doors of the imposing brick structure: one door was used by the boys, and the other by the girls. This ...
28.Class of 1929 - Oaklandon High School
I once again find myself in the role of de-facto historian for all things Oaklandon... In an email recieved from Gail Wisehart I learned that she had a picture "found when cleaning out my parents house in McCordsville " that featured the Oaklandon High School Class of 1929. Not wishing ...
I once again find myself in the role of de-facto historian for all things Oaklandon... In an email recieved from Gail Wisehart I learned that she had a picture "found when cleaning out my parents house in McCordsville " that featured the Oaklandon High School Class of 1929. Not wishing ...
29.Lawrence Township - 1889
Map of Lawrence Township - 1889 Source: Atlas of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana 1889 - Griffing, Gordon & Co. See Also: Map of Oakland - 1889 & Lawrence Township Oakland and Castleton - 1889 Courtesy: Map Collection, Indiana Division, Indiana State Library
Map of Lawrence Township - 1889 Source: Atlas of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana 1889 - Griffing, Gordon & Co. See Also: Map of Oakland - 1889 & Lawrence Township Oakland and Castleton - 1889 Courtesy: Map Collection, Indiana Division, Indiana State Library