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Within our borders, the Battle of Bennington was fought, Anti Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 52,Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 August 1895 — EARLY HISTORY OF JASPER COUNTY. Who Was James Van Rensselaer? The city of Rensselaer and our fine school are both named after James Van Rensselaer. " The town was built near the fast-flowing parts of the Iroquois River. Jasper County Historical Society, Indiana, Rensselaer. The northern exit, 115, leads into the town via IN-114; the southern exit via IN-53/US-231. There are 2 publishers in See what Rensselaer, IN looked like in the past. Like any city, Rensselaer has evolved and changed, witnessing the loss of significant structures and construction of new buildings adapted to new times. Known for his The Indianapolis, Delphi, and Chicago Railroad Company was organized on September 3, 1872 to build a narrow gage railroad from Indianapolis to Chicago. ) Jasper County IN Veterans Cemetery Database History Information & Timeline Rensselaer County's history is a mirror image of American history. Ren. Yeoman. On a muggy September afternoon, gregarious Congressman Charles A. It was originally called "Newton. Chamber of Commerce. Phone: (219) 863-6860. You are looking railroad north at the mainline through . Eisenhower, blinked back tears. (Remove the topic filter to view our whole collection. Judging by the vehicles present, late 1950's, early 1960's. Since that memorable day, this ceremony has Find Articles over 1858-1897 Years in Rensselaer, Indiana Newspaper Archive is constantly seeking out more historical newspapers to expand our archive. " In 1896, Rensselaer officially became a City and our first Mayor, Thomas McCoy was officially sworn to uphold the interests and concerns of our community. By 1844, it had been renamed "Rensselaer", after James Van Rensselaer, a merchant from Utica, New York, who came to the area after his business failed in the Panic of 1837. Originally platted in 1839 and named Newton, the town's name was changed to Rensselaer in 1844 after James Van Rensselaer, a merchant from New York, took over the land from Joseph D. , Rensselaer, Indiana, 47978. You are looking railroad north at the mainline through Internet Archive Materials Visit the JCPL Internet Archive Collection of Community eTexts. Victorian details faded as more Every 3rd Tuesday: 6:30PM - 7:30PM. Jasper County Historical Society is housed in The Jasper County Historical Society and Museum in Rensselaer, Indiana is a great look at the area once upon a time. Van Rensselaer St. 40 miles from Rensselaer to Delphi opened on Its purpose is to collect and preserve letters, pictures, records, artifacts and any items of significance to the history of Jasper County, Indiana, and its citizens. Halleck, flanked by wife Blanche and former President Dwight D. By 1844, the town's name changed to "Rensselaer. 2,971 likes · 155 talking about this · 23 were here. Jasper County Historical Society meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Museum, 479 N. The Miniature Train and Railroad Company got its start with a small electric train built by Phillip Allan Sturtvant of Elmhurst, Illinois. [ARTICLE] Judging by the vehicles present, late 1950's, early 1960's. James van Rensselaer was the grandson of Kilian Van Rensselaer, the Rensselaer has two exits on I-65 at what is nearly the exact midpoint between Chicago and Indianapolis. Since that memorable day, this ceremony has The Jasper County Historical Society Museum is located at the corner of Clark and Van Rensselaer, 479 N. Give yourself plenty of time 1900 Census Index - Jasper County, Indiana Special 1933 Census of Rensselaer Indiana (National Archives) Other Directories Genealogy and Local History books at JCPL A list of non-circulating Rensselaer was also home to the Miniature Train Company. Rensselaer Courthouse Square Historic District is a national historic district located at Rensselaer, Indiana. , Rensselaer, In 1896, Rensselaer officially became a City and our first Mayor, Thomas McCoy was officially sworn to uphold the interests and concerns of our community. It encompasses 37 contributing buildings, two contributing structures, and three contributing Rensselaer was first planned on June 12, 1839. Right: Rensselaer, Indiana, circa 1960's. Explore 10 historic maps of streets, homes, and landmarks — great for genealogy, metal detecting, and local history.
