An index of the landowners in Washington Township in 1940 has been added to the Land Records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
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Showing posts with label Avon. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Highway 267 between Brownsburg and Plainfield becomes a state road (1955)
source: Plainfield Messenger (Plainfield, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, December 8, 1955 - page 1, column 7:
According to a newspaper article, in December 1955 the state took over control of highway 267 between Brownsburg, Avon and Plainfield after years of requests by Hendricks County officials to do so. The heavy travel by trucks and cars meant it was in constant need of repair, and the state taking it over meant they would now be responsible for its repair and maintenance. Part of the state takeover meant the road would receive state highway markers as well as speed zone signs.
According to a newspaper article, in December 1955 the state took over control of highway 267 between Brownsburg, Avon and Plainfield after years of requests by Hendricks County officials to do so. The heavy travel by trucks and cars meant it was in constant need of repair, and the state taking it over meant they would now be responsible for its repair and maintenance. Part of the state takeover meant the road would receive state highway markers as well as speed zone signs.
Sunday, June 11, 2017
List of Washington Township landowners in 1925 added
An index of the landowners in Washington Township in 1925 has been added to the Land Records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Bartlett Chapel Church in Danville celebrates 125th anniversary (1985)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, July 25, 1985 - page 4, columns 6-8:
According to a newspaper article, in July 1985 Bartlett Chapel Church in Danville was celebrating its 125th anniversary. It began in 1860 as a small group; in 1985 it was a large church on Old US 36, on the dividing line between Danville and Avon. Its pastor in 1985 was Rev. Kenneth Vetter.
According to a newspaper article, in July 1985 Bartlett Chapel Church in Danville was celebrating its 125th anniversary. It began in 1860 as a small group; in 1985 it was a large church on Old US 36, on the dividing line between Danville and Avon. Its pastor in 1985 was Rev. Kenneth Vetter.
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
List of Washington Township landowners in 1928 added
An index of the landowners in Washington Township in 1928 has been added to the Land Records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
Saturday, April 8, 2017
US 36 in Avon widened to 4 lanes (1976)
source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, November 4, 1976 - page 1, column 1:
According to a newspaper article, on October 28, 1976, US 36 between Avon and Interstate 465 officially opened as a 4-lane highway. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held at the Hendricks County-Marion County line, presided over by Governor Otis Bowen. Construction had begun in 1975 to widen this stretch of road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes, with an $8.6 million contract awarded to Rieth-Riley Construction Co.
The portion of US 36 between Danville and Avon remained 2 lanes until 1985, when it was widened to 4 lanes (source: October 1985 newspaper issues).
According to a newspaper article, on October 28, 1976, US 36 between Avon and Interstate 465 officially opened as a 4-lane highway. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held at the Hendricks County-Marion County line, presided over by Governor Otis Bowen. Construction had begun in 1975 to widen this stretch of road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes, with an $8.6 million contract awarded to Rieth-Riley Construction Co.
The portion of US 36 between Danville and Avon remained 2 lanes until 1985, when it was widened to 4 lanes (source: October 1985 newspaper issues).
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Kingsway Christian Church in Avon celebrates 10th anniversary (1983)
source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Wednesday, September 7, 1983 - page 25, columns 1-2:
According to a newspaper article, in September 1983 Kingsway Christian Church in Avon (at the southwest corner of Dan Jones Road and County Road 100 North) was celebrating its 10th anniversary. The congregation began in September 1973 in the gymnasium of the Avon High School with 26 members; as of 1983, it had over 1,000 members. It also had gone through 4 building projects, including building a Christian school which went from pre-school through 7th grade.
According to a newspaper article, in September 1983 Kingsway Christian Church in Avon (at the southwest corner of Dan Jones Road and County Road 100 North) was celebrating its 10th anniversary. The congregation began in September 1973 in the gymnasium of the Avon High School with 26 members; as of 1983, it had over 1,000 members. It also had gone through 4 building projects, including building a Christian school which went from pre-school through 7th grade.
Monday, April 3, 2017
Avon railroad yard named "Big Four" (1960)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, August 18, 1960 - page 1, column 1:
According to a newspaper article, in August 1960, the New York Central Railroad announced they were naming their new freight yard in Avon as "The Big Four Yard." The name was a tribute to the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Co. (known as "The Big Four"), which had provided train service throughout Indiana, Ohio and Illinois since the 1800's. On February 1, 1930, The Big Four had been absorbed by the New York Central Railroad.
The new freight yard in Avon was to be formally opened on September 15, 1960.
According to a newspaper article, in August 1960, the New York Central Railroad announced they were naming their new freight yard in Avon as "The Big Four Yard." The name was a tribute to the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Co. (known as "The Big Four"), which had provided train service throughout Indiana, Ohio and Illinois since the 1800's. On February 1, 1930, The Big Four had been absorbed by the New York Central Railroad.
The new freight yard in Avon was to be formally opened on September 15, 1960.
Danville newspaper to become part of Brownsburg publisher
source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 7, 1983 - page 1, columns 3-4:
According to a newspaper article, the Danville Gazette announced that effective with their April 20, 1983 issue, they would be owned by Mid-States Newspapers, Inc. of Brownsburg, which published The Guide. The Gazette would remain a separate newspaper, but would focus on news about Avon and Danville.
According to a newspaper article, the Danville Gazette announced that effective with their April 20, 1983 issue, they would be owned by Mid-States Newspapers, Inc. of Brownsburg, which published The Guide. The Gazette would remain a separate newspaper, but would focus on news about Avon and Danville.
Monday, January 16, 2017
102-year-old Millie F. REED dies (1976)
source: Plainfield Messenger (Plainfield, Indiana) - issue of Monday, October 4, 1976 - page 5, columns 1-2:
MISS REED DIES AT AGE OF 102
Danville - Miss Millie F. Reed, 102-year-old Danville resident, died Tuesday in Golden Rule Nursing Home here.
A native of Avon, Miss Reed received a bachelor's degree from DePauw University in 1898 and her master's in botany from Butler University in 1927.
A member of the Primitive Baptist Church here, she operated an art studio in Detroit for many years and also taught art and music in several Indiana schools.
Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. Beula Muston of Avon and Mrs. Fern Hadley of North Salem; a cousin, Mrs. Dessie Starkey of Brownsburg; four other nieces; a nephew; a cousin, and a sister-in-law.
Services were Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home here, with Dr. Larry Lilly officiating. Burial was in East Cemetery.
MISS REED DIES AT AGE OF 102
Danville - Miss Millie F. Reed, 102-year-old Danville resident, died Tuesday in Golden Rule Nursing Home here.
A native of Avon, Miss Reed received a bachelor's degree from DePauw University in 1898 and her master's in botany from Butler University in 1927.
A member of the Primitive Baptist Church here, she operated an art studio in Detroit for many years and also taught art and music in several Indiana schools.
Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. Beula Muston of Avon and Mrs. Fern Hadley of North Salem; a cousin, Mrs. Dessie Starkey of Brownsburg; four other nieces; a nephew; a cousin, and a sister-in-law.
Services were Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home here, with Dr. Larry Lilly officiating. Burial was in East Cemetery.
Friday, January 6, 2017
Faith Baptist Church breaks ground in Avon (1959)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, August 13, 1959 - page 12, columns 3-4
According to a newspaper article, a Baptist church was to hold its groundbreaking on Sunday, August 16, 1959 northeast of the intersection of U.S. 36 and State Road 267, in the Avon Heights addition. The church had moved from Brownsburg on March 1, and since that time had been holding its services in the Avon Bank Community Building. Owen Bowling was the pastor.
NOTE: Today the church is known as Faith Baptist Church of Avon. Its address is 7090 E. US 36.
According to a newspaper article, a Baptist church was to hold its groundbreaking on Sunday, August 16, 1959 northeast of the intersection of U.S. 36 and State Road 267, in the Avon Heights addition. The church had moved from Brownsburg on March 1, and since that time had been holding its services in the Avon Bank Community Building. Owen Bowling was the pastor.
NOTE: Today the church is known as Faith Baptist Church of Avon. Its address is 7090 E. US 36.
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Hendricks County residents who graduated from Butler University, Indianapolis (1938)
source: A commencement program for Butler University, Indianapolis for June 13, 1938:
AVON:
Norval W. Ayers - Bachelor of Science in Journalism
NORTH SALEM:
A. Ethmer Gordon - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
PLAINFIELD:
Jack Chester Miller - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
AVON:
Norval W. Ayers - Bachelor of Science in Journalism
NORTH SALEM:
A. Ethmer Gordon - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
PLAINFIELD:
Jack Chester Miller - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Avon builds new elementary school building (1958)
source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, August 21, 1958 - page 1:
According to an August 1958 newspaper article, Avon's new elementary school building was to be used to house students in grades 1 through 6. According to an October 2, 1958 newspaper article, the final cost was $627,511. The population of Washington Township at that time was estimated at 5,000. In 1957, 28 students graduated from the high school. They had 9 school buses covering 18 routes.
According to a December 20, 1956 article, the addition would be built on 12 acres purchased on the west side of the current high school (which had been completed in 1952), and would extend south to the railroad tracks. An outlet to Avon Avenue would be created. The new elementary school would have 18 classrooms and a gymnasium with seating for 1,700 initially, with plans at a later date to seat 3,000 total.
In 1952, total enrollment had been 450 students; in 1956, the enrollment was 830; and was expected to reach 1,000 by the time the new elementary school was finished.
According to an August 1958 newspaper article, Avon's new elementary school building was to be used to house students in grades 1 through 6. According to an October 2, 1958 newspaper article, the final cost was $627,511. The population of Washington Township at that time was estimated at 5,000. In 1957, 28 students graduated from the high school. They had 9 school buses covering 18 routes.
According to a December 20, 1956 article, the addition would be built on 12 acres purchased on the west side of the current high school (which had been completed in 1952), and would extend south to the railroad tracks. An outlet to Avon Avenue would be created. The new elementary school would have 18 classrooms and a gymnasium with seating for 1,700 initially, with plans at a later date to seat 3,000 total.
In 1952, total enrollment had been 450 students; in 1956, the enrollment was 830; and was expected to reach 1,000 by the time the new elementary school was finished.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Items wanted for Hendricks County Bicentennial Time Capsule
In honor of Indiana's bicentennial celebration in 2016, Hendricks County is gathering items for a time capsule to be placed in the Hendricks County Government Center in Danville in December 2016. This time capsule will be opened during Indiana's tricentennial, in 2116. The deadline to donate an item for the time capsule is November 10, 2016. Some examples of possible items:
For more information on what can be included in the time capsule, please download the brochure. You can also download the donation form that must accompany your item.
- A menu from your favorite restaurant
- Coins or currency
- Memorabilia from a local organization
- Photos
- A letter to the future, telling people 100 years from now what life is like now
For more information on what can be included in the time capsule, please download the brochure. You can also download the donation form that must accompany your item.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
List of Avon High School graduates in 1971 added
An index of students who graduated from Avon High School in 1971 has been added to the school records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from an article published in a Danville newspaper.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Avon bank gets first drive-up window in Hendricks County (1958)
source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 9, 1958 - page 1, columns 5-6
According to a newspaper article, on October 15, 1958, the Danville State Bank opened a branch in Avon (it already had a branch in Clayton). The bank was on US 36, at the site of the former Avon Community Building. Among the features it offered was service through a drive-up window, which was the first in the county.
Hursel C. Disney, Mrs. Bess Miller, Mrs. Crawford Taylor of Danville and Mrs. Arthur Davis of Avon were to be the employees.
According to a newspaper article, on October 15, 1958, the Danville State Bank opened a branch in Avon (it already had a branch in Clayton). The bank was on US 36, at the site of the former Avon Community Building. Among the features it offered was service through a drive-up window, which was the first in the county.
Hursel C. Disney, Mrs. Bess Miller, Mrs. Crawford Taylor of Danville and Mrs. Arthur Davis of Avon were to be the employees.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
List of Washington Township landowners in 1932 added
An index of the landowners in Washington Township in 1932 has been added to the Land Records section of the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Washington Township landowners in 1922 added
An index of the landowners in Washington Township in 1922 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
Sunday, November 8, 2015
List of Washington Township landowners in 1919 added
An index of the landowners in Washington Township in 1919 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
Sunday, August 16, 2015
List of Washington Township landowners in 1915 added
An index of the landowners in Washington Township in 1915 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from the Hendricks County Assessor's collection of plat books and lists the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.
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