Description: |
New Palestine was laid out in 1838 and was developed as an agricultural community. Originally the post office was called Sugar Creek and the railroad station was named Palestine. Today the farms are being replaced with houses as the area changes to a suburban community. |
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Origin: | 1916 |
Publisher: |
Digital Image 2009 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/P0391/id/1115 |
Collection: |
Postcards of Indiana the Jay Small Collection |
Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org. |
Geography: |
Indiana Hancock New Palestine |
Subjects: |
Hancock County (Ind.) Business districts Storefronts Dirt roads Sidewalks |
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