Birdseye View of Central Part of Rensselaer, Looking North From Courthouse Tower

Sharp, J. A.

Birdseye View of Central Part of Rensselaer, Looking North From Courthouse Tower

Authors: J. A. Sharp
Publication date: 1900
Publisher: Indiana Historical Society

Abstract

The first settlers arrived in the area in 1836 and the town was originally called Newton when it was laid out in 1839. The name was soon changed to Rensselaer in honor of its founder, James Van Rensselaer, who came from Utica, New York.Destination Indiana Jasper County Journe

Similar works

Full text

Indiana Historical Society Digital Image Collections

Full text is not available

oai:images.indianahistory.org:V0002/1073Last time updated on 6/11/2012

This paper was published in Indiana Historical Society Digital Image Collections.

Having an issue?

Is data on this page outdated, violates copyrights or anything else? Report the problem now and we will take corresponding actions after reviewing your request.