Stumptown, Indiana

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Stumptown, Indiana
Unincorporated town
Map of Indiana highlighting Vermillion County.svg
Vermillion County's location in Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County Vermillion
Township Vermillion
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)

Stumptown is an unincorporated town in Vermillion Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is located about four miles north of Dana, along what is now Indiana State Road 71 on the way to Newport. [1]

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Etymology

After the many white oak trees were cut down for lumber, barrels, and other uses, the area was covered with tree stumps, consequently acquiring its name. [1]

History

A one room schoolhouse was built in 1888 and later expanded, but burned down in 1906, and was replaced by one built with cement blocks. A post office named "Galatin" existed briefly, [1] being established on August 7, 1900, and discontinued March 31, 1903. [2] The name Galatin derived from the middle name of Albert Galatin Fortner (1837–1912). [3] At its peak, Stumptown had two stores, a blacksmith shop, a school, and a United Brethren church. [2] However, not long after the turn of the century the importance of the town diminished.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Vermillion County, Indiana History & Families. Vermillion County Historical Society. 1990. ISBN   0938021346.
  2. 1 2 Guthrie, Wayne (September 14, 1959). "Old Vermillion Town Named After Stumps". The Indianapolis News. p. 13. Retrieved September 30, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ Guthrie, Wayne (February 7, 1968). "Vermillion Has Rugged Beauty". The Indianapolis News. p. 39. Retrieved September 30, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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