Description: |
Originally called Farmersville, Acton was platted in 1852 as a stop on the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Railroad. The village was later renamed, reportedly for a resident named General Acton. |
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Origin: | 1910 |
Publisher: |
Digital Image 2009 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/P0391/id/1216 |
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 Marion Acton |
Subjects: |
Marion County (Ind.) Railroad stations Railroad tracks |
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