Fremont, Indiana
| Description: |
Fremont was originally named Willow Prairie in 1834. In 1837 it was platted and renamed Brockville. In 1848 the name changed to Fremont in honor of John C. Fremont “the Great Pathfinder.” The town is purported to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad. |
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| Origin: | Ca. 1910 |
| Publisher: |
Digital Image 2009 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/P0391/id/1186 |
| 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 Steuben Fremont |
| Subjects: |
Steuben County (Ind.) Cities & towns Business districts Storefronts Utility poles Street lights Carriages & coaches Sidewalks Dirt roads |
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