A History of Ohio County, Indiana
Paul Wonning
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Learn the history of the Hoosier State's smallest county with this historical guide to Ohio County and Rising Sun, Indiana. The book covers the early settlement, involvement in the underground railroad and events of Ohio County. The book includes a time line of events as well.
Ohio County History
Established in 1844 by the Indiana Legislature, Ohio County is the state's smallest county. It also has the oldest continuously operating court house in Indiana.
Rising Sun, Indiana
Platted in 1814, Rising Sun is one of the state's oldest town. Rising Sun was an important river port during the era when the Ohio River served as the region's most important shipping medium.
Underground Railroad
Its proximity to the Ohio River and Kentucky, Rising Sun was an important conduit through which slaves escaping from bondage in the South fled on their way to Canada and freedom. Freed slave Samuel Barkshire and his family provided the means for many slaves escaping to freedom.
Duration - 7h 18m.
Author - Paul Wonning.
Narrator - Digital Voice Mike G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2021 Paul Wonning ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Paul Wonning
Digital Voice Mike G
Indiana County Short History Series
Mossy Feet Books
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Learn the history of the Hoosier State's smallest county with this historical guide to Ohio County and Rising Sun, Indiana. The book covers the early settlement, involvement in the underground railroad and events of Ohio County. The book includes a time line of events as well. Ohio County History Established in 1844 by the Indiana Legislature, Ohio County is the state's smallest county. It also has the oldest continuously operating court house in Indiana. Rising Sun, Indiana Platted in 1814, Rising Sun is one of the state's oldest town. Rising Sun was an important river port during the era when the Ohio River served as the region's most important shipping medium. Underground Railroad Its proximity to the Ohio River and Kentucky, Rising Sun was an important conduit through which slaves escaping from bondage in the South fled on their way to Canada and freedom. Freed slave Samuel Barkshire and his family provided the means for many slaves escaping to freedom. Duration - 7h 18m. Author - Paul Wonning. Narrator - Digital Voice Mike G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2021 Paul Wonning ©.
Language:
English
Title Page
Duration:00:01:45
Table of Contents
Duration:00:02:52
County History
Duration:00:06:31
Power of Indiana Counties
Duration:00:01:18
Local Government Organization in Indiana
Duration:00:00:48
Constitutionally Created County Offic ials
Duration:00:07:32
County Finances
Duration:00:02:45
Meetings and Records
Duration:00:01:13
Indiana Fauna
Duration:00:02:39
Indiana Flora
Duration:00:06:46
Indiana Forests
Duration:00:06:32
Shawnees in Indiana
Duration:00:05:11
Pioneer Lifestyle
Duration:00:20:10
Historical Background
Duration:00:00:13
Colonial American Time Line – A Brief History
Duration:01:46:18
March to Statehood – Indiana Time Line
Duration:01:04:22
Ohio County Time Line
Duration:00:04:22
Basic Ohio County Facts
Duration:00:01:31
General Geography
Duration:00:01:14
Ohio River
Duration:00:03:26
Ohio County Waterways
Duration:00:09:03
Historic Bridges
Duration:00:08:04
Ohio County Thumbnail History
Duration:00:01:47
Cass Township
Duration:00:05:12
Fire Departments
Duration:00:02:40
Pike Township
Duration:00:04:40
Randolph Township
Duration:00:20:53
Union Township
Duration:01:49:42
Indiana Backroads
Duration:00:03:16
Acknowledgements
Duration:00:25:48