Description: |
First settled in the 1830s, the area previously known as Sheilsville and Buena Vista became Atlanta in 1885. Like other Jackson Township towns, Atlanta grew after the discovery of natural gas. Glass factories became an important industry in the area. |
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Publisher: |
Digital Image 2009 Indiana Historial Society. All Rights Reserved. |
Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/P0391/id/986 |
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 Hamilton Atlanta |
Subjects: |
Hamilton County (Ind.) Carts & wagons Mules Dirt roads Transportation Clothing & dress Summer |
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