Crawfordsville; founded in the early 1820s; has a diverse history for a small town located in rural; west-central Indiana. The town was the site of an important land office; which attracted many settlers; as well as speculators; to the area. Crawfordsville became known for its intellectual and progressive atmosphere and earned the nickname of the "Athens of Indiana;" especially for the numerous residents with literary accomplishments. Wabash College was established in Crawfordsville in 1832; and the institutions teachers and students have contributed greatly to the development of the towns culture and prestige. In addition to its authors and poets; Crawfordsville has had its share of musicians; artists; soldiers; and statesmen who have played a role far beyond the borders of Montgomery County; of which Crawfordsville is the seat. Images of America: Crawfordsville is a photographic tour of the people and places that have marked this town from its early days. Some 200 historical images capture the towns development; along with its interesting; and often unique; accomplishments.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great book - lots of history - lots of pictures - highly recommendBy chicago shoppergreat book to learn more history about the area as well as the buildings in the area. My son is a novice photographer and wants to concentrate on the industrial/historical aspects of the area. He found a lot about the history on the beautiful old buildings in the areas and really enjoyed this book - highly recommend0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy JoAnne WebsterGreat information!
