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2007 NSS Convention Guidebook<br />

of land. The courthouse remained in Fredonia<br />

until 1843 when it was moved to Leavenworth.<br />

The courthouse remained at Leavenworth until<br />

1896 when it was moved to English.<br />

Marengo was established in 1835 after<br />

being called Big Springs, Tuckerville, and<br />

Proctorville. Marengo did not grow to any<br />

degree until after the completion of the Air<br />

Line Railroad.<br />

Hartford was started in 1838 and did not<br />

prosper until the Air Line Railroad was built<br />

18<br />

From the Richard Estridge collection.<br />

in 1882. The name Hartford was changed to<br />

English after W.H. English of Indianapolis.<br />

The railroad had a great impact on Crawford<br />

County’s industry. Soon Eckerty and Taswell<br />

had over 20 timbering firms. Merchants could<br />

order their supplies and have them delivered<br />

to the depot, whereas previous shipping went<br />

long distances by horse or wagon. The railroad<br />

changed life greatly for those in Crawford<br />

County and pushed them even closer to the<br />

Twentieth Century.

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