By 1813; in an area originally inhabited by Native Americans; including a significant Delaware Indian village located on White Rivers western banks; the future Greenwood was made safe for settlement by the Kentucky and Indiana militias. In 1818; with the New Purchase treaties and establishment of Whetzel Trace; the earliest east-west transportation route through central Indiana; the dense; overgrown forest became readied for settlement. Arising from humble beginnings as Smocktown; the community was officially named Greenfield in 1825; followed by renaming to Greenwood in 1833. The territory has seen tremendous growth through the decades since John B. and Isaac Smock arrived; transforming the land from a pioneer village into a contemporary hub of business and industry. Accused of being a "bedroom community" of Indianapolis; Greenwood strives to maintain its relevance as a unique and historically proud community.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great history of Hamburg. NYBy CustomerI was pleasantly surprised at the information the author gave on the history of Hamburg. NY - where I grew up. I learned so much and enjoyed the book tremendously. When reading the names of many of the first families of Hamburg - I got one of those light bulb moments - oh. I went to school with their great great grand kids - so many of the families must have stayed in the town/village. Great to read about my hometown and see so many of the old pictures. Enjoyed this tremendously.
