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Dearborn County – 1882 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Dearborn County, Indiana entries from:
Polk’s Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1882-83. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1882.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive

See also:
Entries from Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana
Entries from Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana

DEARBORN CO.—Lawrenceburgh the county seat. Clerk, Warren Tebbs. Sheriff, John C. Sims. Treasurer, William H. Kyle. Auditor, Alexander B. Pattison. Recorder, George C. Columbia. Coroner, Charles J. B. Ratjen. Surveyor, Samuel Allen.

AVENTON. Is a small hamlet location in Harrison township, Dearborn county, 17 miles north of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. Harrison, O., 3 miles south, on the W. W. V. R. R., is the nearest rail approach. Population 50. Produce is marketed. James Stewart, postmaster.

  • [unreadable] David, grocer and carpenter.
  • Goble Iden, lime manufacturer.
  • Klemm George, shoemaker.
  • Stephens Joseph, carpenter.
  • Stevens James, Postmaster.

BRIGHT. Or Bunkum, as the place was formerly called, has a population of 90, and is located in Harrison township, Dearborn county, 11 miles north of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat and banking town. Harrison O, 4 miles northeast, on the W. W. R. R., is the nearest rail approach. Joseph Haddock, postmaster.

  • Haddock Joseph, Postmaster.
  • Houk A, wagonmaker.
  • Howlin Henry, general store.
  • Hurgitt Thomas Rev, (Methodist).
  • Ingham Thomas, shoemaker.
  • Judd J C, carpenter.
  • Kibbey David, general store.
  • Liddie William, general store.
  • Siddle J R, Physician.
  • Swales C A, blacksmith.
  • Whipple A B, blacksmith.
  • Wilson J A, lawyer.

COCHRAN. In Centre township, Dearborn county, with 1,025 inhabitants, is a village located on the O. & M. R’y, 5 miles southwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat. Banking facilities at Aurora, distant 2 miles. There are located here the O. & M. car shops, a chair factory, and a Methodist church. Ex., O. & M. Abram P. Shutts, postmaster.

  • Bloomer George, hotel, boots and shoes.
  • Gegoldt G, meat market.
  • Green J C, general store.
  • Hames & Criswell, Meat Market.
  • Live H & Co, chair manufacturers.
  • McConnell William, constable.
  • Opperman F, General Store.
  • Peppergon Joseph, pottery.
  • Pickelhimer M S, notary public.
  • Right J C Rev, (Methodist).
  • Shutts Abram P, Shoemaker and Stationer.
  • Sieferman John, blacksmith.
  • Stanford L D, grocer and justice.
  • Wheeler J M, general store.
  • Wright J C, carpenter.

COLD SPRING.  A station and post office on the O. & M. R’y., located in Sparta township, Dearborn county, 16 miles west of Lawrenceburg, the county seat. Nearest bank at Aurora, distant 14 miles. With a population of 100, the village supports Methodist, Lutheran and Baptist churches. Produce and lumber are exports. O. & M. Ex. W. U. Tel. J. W. Livingston, postmaster.

  • Christy John, wagonmaker.
  • Crippky H, blacksmith.
  • Demand B, painter.
  • Homan F, general store.
  • Livingston J W, Postmaster.
  • Loftus Thomas, R R and ex agt.
  • Marshall J W Rev, clergyman.
  • Mulford William C, justice of the peace.
  • Sheuermann H, constable.

DARLING. Formerly known as Manchester, is a postoffice and station on the C. I., St. L. & C. R. R., in York township, Dearborn county, 10 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat and banking town. Population, 25. Ships produce. Am. Ex. August Graf, postmaster, general store. R. R. and ex. agt.

DILLSBOROUGH. Settled in 1830, is a prosperous village of 500 inhabitants, located on O. & M. R’y., in Clay township, Dearborn county, 14 miles southwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. Aurora, distant 10 miles, is the location of nearest bank. Methodist and Lutheran churches are sustained and produce shipped. Daily stage to Farmers’ Retreat and Friendship. Ex., O. & M, Tel., W. U. William Rowland, postmaster.

  • Calvert J M, jeweler.
  • Ginter Frederick, shoemaker.
  • Hartley J L, General Store.
  • Hubbard G M, druggist.
  • Kamping H, merchant tailor.
  • Lathrop W R Rev, (Methodist).
  • Lord T J, physician.
  • Milford O P M, blacksmith.
  • Neasta A H, shoemaker.
  • Oetjan John Rev (Methodist).
  • Perlee D, blacksmith.
  • Perlee William, wagonmaker.
  • Pohle William, blacksmith.
  • Roberts L, tinner.
  • Roberts & Suits, flour mill.
  • Rowland William, Druggist.
  • Rudisill S, harnessmaker.
  • Sale F H, physician.
  • Sale J H, physician.
  • Scudder Thomas, undertaker.
  • Stevenson F M, R R and ex agt.
  • Stewer William, notions.
  • Teke W E, saloon.
  • Tellas John, livery
  • Tholke Frederick, general store.
  • Tholke Henry, wagonmaker.
  • Vandolat J C & Co, general store.
  • Veit L, hotel.
  • Weaver S M, physician.
  • Withrow W W, General Store.
  • Ziegenbine Christ, general store.

DOVER. Dearborn county. (See Kelso.)

FARMERS’ RETREAT. Once called Opptown, contains 100 inhabitants, in Cesar Creek township, Dearborn county, 20 miles southwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. Aurora, distant 18 miles, has the nearest bank. Dillsborough Station, 7 miles northeast on the O. & M. R. R., is the shipping station. Methodist and Lutheran churches are supported. Daily stage to Dillsborough; fare 40 cents. Anthony Opp, postmaster.

  • Barkley J M, physician.
  • Bosse Garrett, general store.
  • Bulthaup H, township trustee.
  • Campbell William R, justice of the peace.
  • Doctor Frederick, blacksmith.
  • Hess David, cooper.
  • Kretzman C Rev, (Lutheran).
  • Kuhlmier Henry, harness.
  • Oetzen John Rev, (Methodist).
  • Opp Anthony, General Store and Cooper.
  • Opp Anthony & Son, Agricultural Implements.
  • Opp Charles, news dealer.
  • Pate James W, live stock.
  • Schuette Frederick, shoemaker.
  • Stapel E H, General Store.

GREENDALE. Is a manufacturing suburb of Lawrenceburg, located 1 mile from the town on the C., I., St. L. & C. R. R. in Dearborn county. Population, 400. Furniture and whisky are the exports. Banks, express and telegraph offices are at Lawrenceburg. Harry Dobell, postmaster.

  • Dobell E B, furniture manufacturer and grocer.
  • Dobell Harry, Grocer.
  • Oester Nicholas, Distiller.
  • Squibb W P & Co, distillers.
  • Walsh N J, distiller.
  • Young Andrew, justice.

GUILFORD. On the C., I., St. L. & C. R’y, in York township, Dearborn county, with 250 inhabitants, is a village located 8 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat and banking town. The place contains a Methodist church and exports produce and plows. Ex., Am. Tel., W. U. C. W. Robertson, postmaster.

  • Becker Philip, justice of the peace.
  • Bledsoe H, produce.
  • Cole F, blacksmith.
  • Collins L J, physician.
  • Dowden V, justice of the peace.
  • Duming Jennie Miss, Milliner.
  • Edwards C C Rev, (Methodist).
  • Ewbank Emma Miss, milliner.
  • Hargitt R, general store and ex agt.
  • Lofenby William, justice of the peace.
  • Miller George, blacksmith.
  • Robertson C W, General Store.
  • Vincent H C, physician.
  • Vogle C, sewing machines.
  • Voglesang N, wagonmaker.
  • Washborn M E, R R agt.

GUIONSVILLE. Contains 250 inhabitants, in Clay township, Dearborn county, 14 miles southwest of Lawrenceburgh court house. Aurora, the usual place of shipment and banking town, is 10 miles northeast. One flour mill derives power from Laughrey Creek. Simon Conaway, postmaster.

  • Conaway Hamilton, lawyer.
  • Conaway Preston, live stock.
  • Conaway R P, live stock.
  • Conaway & Niester, General Store.
  • Disbro C C, veterinary surgeon.
  • Klausing Henry, blacksmith.
  • McEliresh W, physician.
  • Niester A F, shoemaker.
  • Niles E P, saw mill.
  • Robinson Ann, General Store.
  • Rockafellow Dr, physician.
  • Sink D B, blacksmith.
  • Snyder John, flour mill.
  • Turner Eli H, wagonmaker.
  • Willey William E, plasterer.
  • Wilson J B, flour mill.

HOLMAN. A hamlet containing 50 inhabitants, in Manchester township, Dearborn county, 15 miles west of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat, and 4 northeast of Moore’s Hill, its shipping depot, on the O. & M. R’y. Daily stage to Lawrenceburgh. George W. Hall, postmaster, general store, live stock, and meat market.

KELSO. A hamlet possessed of 150 inhabitants, located in township of same name, Dearborn county, 14 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat and banking town. Guilford, 7 miles southeast on the C., I., St. L. & C. R. R., is the shipping station. The village was formerly known as Dover, and supports 1 Catholic church. Thomas G. Murtaugh, postmaster.

  • Andres John, wagonmaker, general store, hotel and grain cradle factory.
  • Barker Edward, wagonmaker.
  • Bregeman B Rev, (Catholic).
  • Korti Anton, shoemaker.
  • Merckle J George, builder and contractor.
  • Murtaugh T G & C C, General Store.
  • Probst John, justice of the peace.
  • Probst & Doyle, sawmill and blacksmiths.
  • Shafer Philip, general store.
  • Snider Frank, shoemaker.
  • Theders B H, shoemaker.
  • Zimmer Adam, blacksmith.

LAWRENCEVILLE. Dates as a settlement from 1818, and is located in Jackson township, Dearborn county, 20 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat, and 12 southwest of Brookville, the location of nearest bank, Sunman, distant 4 miles, on the C., I., St. L. & C. R. R., is the usual shipping station. The village contains 200 inhabitants and supports 1 Methodist church. Francis Busald, postmaster.

  • Boerstler Adam, carpenter.
  • Brandt Charles, basket manufacturer.
  • Brose John, carpenter.
  • Busald Francis, General Store.
  • Deal Frank, carpenter.
  • Haefner John, blacksmith.
  • Hoffman Jacob, general store.
  • Hoffman Joseph, blacksmith.
  • Lawrence Jacob S, Agricultural Implements and Saw Mill.
  • Rehm John, shoemaker.
  • Ritzer Andrew, brewer.
  • Sahn Adam, flour and saw mill.
  • Snite Peter, blacksmith.
  • Theobald John, shoemaker.
  • Trayer John, wagonmaker.
  • Williams George S & Son, tanners.

LOGAN. With a population of 75, is situated in township of same name, Dearborn county, 14 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat, and 5 miles west of Harrison, on the W. W. R. R. Logan has a Methodist church and a district school. John F. Gibson, postmaster.

  • Fagley & Brown, general store.
  • Gibson John F, General Store and Insurance.
  • Massett Joseph, blacksmith.
  • Reynmyer Caleb, meat market.
  • Rugg C W, justice of the peace.
  • Rugg H C, township trustee.
  • Swales Wilson H, physician.
  • Swales Wilson H jr, physician.

MANCHESTER. Three and one-half miles from Manchester station, on the C., I., St. L. & C. R. R, in Dearborn county, Manchester township, 12 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh court house and banking place, contains 150 inhabitants, graded school, Methodist and Universalist churches. Has daily stage communication with Lawrenceburgh; fare, 70 cents round trip. Ex., Am. Samuel McMullin, postmaster.

  • Carson A L, general store.
  • Clark David H, blacksmith.
  • Claspill R C, blacksmith.
  • Craig T E, physician.
  • Crocker W F, general store.
  • Gettle Jacob, blacksmith.
  • Gorby S S, General Store.
  • Groff A, R R and ex agt.
  • Haynes & Conger, flour mill.
  • Horbaugh L, tinner.
  • Kennedy James M, carpenter.
  • Kyle T M, physician.
  • Lathrap J R T Rev, (Methodist).
  • McMullen J L, meat market.
  • McMullin Samuel, General Store.
  • Platt Seth, brick mason.
  • Purlee David, blacksmith.
  • Rebarger Frank, cooper.
  • Riddle John V, agricultural implements.
  • Ross Jasper, cooper.
  • Ruble Alexander, shoemaker.
  • Ruble John, justice of the peace.
  • Sinens J C, blacksmith.
  • Steinmetz George W, agricultural implements.
  • True R S, wagonmaker.

MOORE’S HILL. Located on the O. & M. R’y, in Sparta township, Dearborn county, 16 miles west of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. Aurora, 12 miles distant, is the nearest banking place. Population, 500. Ex., O. & M. J. W. Hayman, postmaster.

  • Adkins Bros, meat market.
  • Bowers A J, druggist and physician.
  • Canfield J V, wagonmaker and justice.
  • Clark W A, hotel.
  • Cotton Joseph Rev, (Methodist).
  • Darby Thomas, blacksmith.
  • Daughters A P, General Store and Physician.
  • Ferritor Thomas, agt O & M R’y and Ex Company.
  • French John S, undertaker and livery.
  • Gault H B, general store.
  • Hancock E, boots and shoes.
  • Hayman J W, General Store.
  • Holcomb S D, milliner.
  • Jennings & Noble, general store.
  • Johnson C W, harness and saddlemaker.
  • John J P D, prest Moore’s Hill College.
  • Jones T C, cooper.
  • Lambertson J W, general store and justice.
  • Lowe John, carpenter.
  • Loyd O M, live stock.
  • Moore H D, General Store.
  • Noble J H, carpenter and undertaker.
  • Pennington J C, lumber.
  • Risinger H, jeweler.
  • Rosser David, druggist.
  • Schabel George, stoves and tinware.
  • Spencer J F, physician.
  • Wilson O G, saw mill.

NEW ALSACE. A prosperous German settlement of about 400 inhabitants, in Kelso township, Dearborn county, 15 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat and nearest banking town. Weisburg station, on the hC., I., St. L. & C. R. R., 3 miles southwest, is the shipping point. Peter Werst, postmaster.

  • Benz Michael, meat market.
  • Blattner Anton, general store and saloon.
  • Burgermeister A, shoemaker.
  • Evan John, wagonmaker.
  • Fette Gerhardt, Flour Mill.
  • Gatlga A, cigar manufacturer.
  • Gensheimer John, carpenter and undertaker.
  • Hilbert George, general store.
  • Kichler John, blacksmith.
  • Klump Cornelius, blacksmith.
  • Krass Anton, cooper.
  • Labby William, general store and saloon.
  • Lang Mathias, carpenter.
  • Meyer Martin, Brewer.
  • Morgan Frederick, shoemaker.
  • Radcliffe E M, physician.
  • Schwendemann Fred, stoves and tinware.
  • Siebmann P Rev, clergyman.
  • Stemler Sebastian, carpenter.
  • Stenger John A, shoemaker.
  • Werst Peter, Postmaster.
  • Werst Peter & Co, General Store.
  • Wolter George, barber.
  • Zix Michael, brewer.

SAINT LEON. Five miles south of its shipping point (New Trenton,) on the W. W. R. R., in Kelso township, Dearborn county, 18 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh court house. Brookville, 17 miles distant is the bank location. Christ Meder, postmaster.

  • Bolach J Mrs, general store.
  • Bruder Basil, cooper.
  • Doerfline Henry, blacksmith.
  • Donolan William, justice.
  • Gabriel John Rev, (Catholic).
  • Hilbert John, wagonmaker.
  • Hoffler Martin, shoemaker.
  • Meder Christ, General Store.
  • Probst John, justice.
  • Stenger Charles, carpenter.
  • Stenger Christopher, shoemaker.
  • Stenger John C, Flour Mill.
  • Stenger Joseph, general store.
  • Stenger Peter, blacksmith.
  • Wells Charles, cooper.

SPARTA. In Sparta township, county of Dearborn, 3 miles west of Moore’s Hill, on the O. & M. R’y, the nearest shipping point, and 14 miles west of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. The nearest bank is at Aurora. Population, 100. Fred Slater, postmaster.

  • Bedunah Joseph W, carpenter.
  • Chamberlain S B, physician.
  • Huston James, blacksmith.
  • Johnson John W, justice
  • Slater F & Son, General Store.

VOGEL. A rural postoffice, until about 1 year ago, was called Harrman’s station, on C., I., St. L. & C. R. R., in York township, Dearborn county, 14 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh court house and bank. Valentine Vogel, postmaster.

  • Smith Cunrad, General Store.

WEISBURGH. Located on the C., I., St. L.  C. R. R., 38 miles northwest of Cincinnati, in Jackson township, Dearborn county, is a village of 150 inhabitants. Lawrenceburgh, the county seat and nearest bank location, is 16 miles southeast. Hay and grain are shipped. Am. Ex. H. Chairsell, postmaster.

  • Althoff C H Rev, (Lutheran).
  • Anderson William B, cooper.
  • Bauermeister William Rev, (Lutheran).
  • Buchert James, hotel and saloon.
  • Buchert Martin, township trustee.
  • Cairns John, justice of the peace.
  • Chairsell H, General Store.
  • Fermier Pierre, physician.
  • Gutzwiller Philip, blacksmith.
  • Hilbert G, wagonmaker.
  • Leimkuhler William, blacksmith and wagonmaker.
  • Minneman F H, agricultural implements.
  • Oelker C, cabinetmaker.
  • Rohlfing Fred H, notary public.
  • Schweitzer R H, General Store.
  • Stohlman Louis, harnessmaker.
  • Stumpke Frederick, boots and shoes.
  • Tiedeman Christian, wagonmaker.
  • Walters John F, saloon.
  • Weis Christian, lumber.
  • Weis Philip, flour mill.

WILMINGTON. Located in Hogan township, Dearborn county, 2 ½ miles from the Ohio river, and 1 from the O. & M. R’y, 7 miles southwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. Aurora, 2 ½ miles east, is the banking town and shipping depot. Population, 350. Mrs. Eliza A. Hilphenstine, postmaster.

  • Barnhart Joseph, wagonmaker.
  • Boardman B P, general store.
  • Bradford C H, painter.
  • Brown R D, lawyer.
  • Cottingham T W, dry goods and blacksmith.
  • Dunn William H, physician.
  • Goodrich M, confectioner.
  • Haynes John D, lawyer.
  • Hilphenstine Eliza A, Music Teacher.
  • Hilphenstine H H, live stock.
  • Hilphenstine James Q, organs.
  • House James, justice of the peace.
  • Jackson John, shoemaker.
  • Miller O P, druggist.
  • Newby Jacob, carpenter.
  • Snell Joseph, blacksmith.
  • Stockwell Samuel, physician.
  • Taylor William, General Store.
  • Thompson J N Rev, (Methodist).
  • Truitts I M, township trustee.
  • Wilson John, live stock.

WRIGHT’S CORNERS. A place of about 100 inhabitants, in Manchester township, Dearborn county, 8 miles west of Lawrenceburgh court house, bank and shipping point. Grain, hay, and cattle are shipped. Daily stage to Lawrenceburgh. M. P. House, postmaster.

  • Bennett John, shoemaker.
  • Carson A S, justice of the peace.
  • Clark B S, blacksmith.
  • Clark D H, blacksmith.
  • Devore D G, general store.
  • Duncan D, shoemaker.
  • Heustis O T, soda manufacturer.
  • House M P, Postmaster.
  • Howerton A, painter.
  • Jackson A D, carpenter.
  • Johnson J & Co, flour mill.
  • Kyle T M, physician.
  • Mellwain J H, carpenter.
  • Mendell William, carpenter.
  • Ruble John, painter.
  • Sutton & Powell, Saw Mill.
  • True R S, wagonmaker.

YORKVILLE. Population, 90, located in York township, Dearborn county, 12 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh, the seat of justice and nearest banking town, and 4 ½ miles northwest of Guilford, on C., I., St. L. & C. R. R., the shipping point. M. Reidinger, postmaster.

  • Graff August, general store.
  • Hagar W, furniture.
  • Miller Francis Mrs, general store.
  • Miller John, blacksmith.
  • Reidinger M, Township Trustee.
  • Steinmetz Michael, saloon.
  • Tschaenn A, shoemaker.

Lawrenceburg – 1882 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana entries from:
Polk’s Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1882-83. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1882.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive

LAWRENCEBURGH. This manufacturing city of 5,000 inhabitants, the county seat of Dearborn county, is located on the Ohio river, 26 miles from Cincinnati and 89 from Indianapolis. It is traversed by the O. & M. and the C., I., St. L. & C. R’ys, which with the river facilities, gives it good transportation advantages. The city is lighted by gas, has a bonded debt of $71,300, 8 churches, 3 graded schools, 2 banks, 7 hotels, 2 weekly newspapers—Register and Press—and good county buildings and business blocks. This is an important manufacturing city, ranking among the first of its size in the State. Its most prominent establishments include 2 flour mills, 2 carriage factories, a planing mill, 4 large distilleries, 2 saw mills, 3 cooper shops, 3 furniture factories, a stove foundry, washing machine factory, brewery, hub and spoke factory, 2 brick yards, a wheel factory, coffin works, and The McLean Manufacturing Company’s works, who manufacture the celebrated McLean easy rocker, which is the finest of its kind in the market. The chief exports include carriages, beerk, whisky, flour, furniture and wheels. Ex., Am., Adams and O. & M. Tel., W. U. T. J. Lucas, postmaster.

  • Adamson Ralph N, cigars and tobacco.
  • Adkinson Frank, lawyer.
  • Adler Lewis, general store.
  • Anderegg Christian, wheel manufacturer.
  • Bainbridge William H, lawyer.
  • Baldwin E C & Co, furniture.
  • Barrott Enos, junk.
  • Bechtel Joseph, general store.
  • Beckenholt G & Co, coal.
  • Bond Edwin P, physician.
  • Bruce Archibald W, cigar manufacturer.
  • Buchanan John W, propr St. James Hotel.
  • Buddenbaum H Rev, (German Methodist).
  • Burk William H, grocer.
  • Burkam Joseph H, sash door and blind manufacturer.
  • Chapman Samuel, job printer.
  • Collins S H, physician.
  • Cook August D, machinist.
  • Cook John F, clothing.
  • Cook William F, hardware.
  • Crist Israel, hardware.
  • Crosby David, painter.
  • Currus Julius, grocer.
  • Daniel Lewis B, flour and feed.
  • Defiance Washing Machine Company.
  • Deuschle John, baker and confectioner.
  • Deuschle Lawrence Mrs, general store.
  • Devore Charles, saloon.
  • Dickinson Samuel, undertaker.
  • Dobell Edwin B, furniture manufacturer.
  • Dorman Frank R & Co, dry goods.
  • Dorman John S & Co, general store.
  • Dowdell William H, lawyer.
  • Dowden Otho W, harness.
  • Dumont & Son, dentists.
  • Dunaway Isaac R, justice of the peace.
  • Emenaker Joseph, wagonmaker.
  • Emmert Philip J, general store.
  • Erskine Annie J Miss, milliner.
  • Evans Oliver C, physician.
  • Eversole Benjamin C, justice of the peace.
  • Fahlbush George, saloon.
  • Ferris Charles E, druggist.
  • Fichter Michael, boots and shoes.
  • Fike William, carriage manufacturer.
  • First National Bank; capital, $100,000; D W C Fitch, prest; Henry Fitch, cashr.
  • Fitch George B, lawyer.
  • Fitch Harris, livery.
  • Fitch House, John M Palmer, Propr.
  • Fitch Margaret Mrs, grocer.
  • Fitch & Shaw, grocers.
  • Fitterer Charles, saloon.
  • Fleischman Charles A, barber.
  • Foshag Jacob, baker.
  • Fox Charles, meat market.
  • Francis Thomas, carpenter.
  • Frederick Louisa Mrs, saloon.
  • Freeman Thomas, hotel.
  • Gaines A W, lawyer.
  • Garnart Kate Mrs, grocer.
  • Garner Otto F, books.
  • Garnier John B, brewer.
  • Gatch James D, physician.
  • Gatch & Miller, physicians.
  • Graham Mill Company, saw mill.
  • Graham & Marshall, saw mill.
  • Green John P, physician.
  • Griffith William F, restaurant.
  • Grill Joseph, tailor.
  • Gruber Joseph, grocer.
  • Hammerle Jacob F, general store.
  • Harding Myron H, physician.
  • Harper Jesse S, news depot.
  • Harryman Samuel E, dentist.
  • Hassmer Anthony J, sewing machines.
  • Hawkins Mary Mrs, physician.
  • Hayes Charles F, lawyer and insurance.
  • Haynes & Thompson, lawyers.
  • Hays Henry E, agt O & M Ex and R R.
  • Helmuth H R & Son, grocers.
  • Henderson Jacob, grocer.
  • Hess P Miss, dressmaker.
  • Heustis Benjamin, blacksmith.
  • Heustis H O, agt Adams Ex Company.
  • Hibbets John C, insurance.
  • Hillman Edwin E, crockery.
  • Hitzfield Louis, hotel.
  • Hoernig George I, barber.
  • Hollister Russell, painter.
  • Holthaus Edward, books.
  • Homberg Justus, shoemaker.
  • Hood Thomas M, grocer.
  • Hoog Martin, saloon.
  • Hornberger John F, jeweler.
  • Huber William, cigars and tobacco.
  • Hunter William D H, insurance.
  • Hunter & O’Brien, publishers Lawrenceburgh Register.
  • Huschart George & Co, marble works.
  • Israel Charles, grocer.
  • Jansen John W, baker and confectioner.
  • Jeffries John, saloon.
  • Jerger Joseph, shoemaker.
  • Jordon William H, druggist.
  • Junker Abraham, saloon.
  • Kabey Henry, baker and confectioner.
  • Kastner Adam, baker.
  • Kaufman Simon Mrs, milliner.
  • Kidd Hugh G, hardware.
  • Kieffer Martin, books.
  • Kilthau Jacob, barber.
  • Kirsch Valentine, barber.
  • Klein Michael, saloon.
  • Kleinham Minnie Miss, dressmaker.
  • Klepper Hermann, Merchant Tailor and Gent’s Furnishing Goods.
  • Kleyer Clement, grocer.
  • Kohlermann Louis, undertaker and livery.
  • Krieg Frederick, merchant tailor.
  • Kunkel John A, cigar manufacturer.
  • Kupperschmid Leopold, jeweler.
  • Long Kate Mrs, grocer.
  • Larimer James E, publisher Lawrenceburgh Press.
  • Lawrenceburgh Furniture Manufacturing Company.
  • Lawrenceburgh Gas Company.
  • Lawrenceburgh Mill Company, flour mill.
  • Lawrenceburgh Press, (weekly), J E Larimer, propr.
  • Lawrenceburgh Register, (weekly), Hunter & O’Brien, publishers.
  • McGranahan George, druggist.
  • McGranahan Joseph, grocer.
  • McGuffin Shannon, stoves and tinware.
  • McLean Manufacturing Company, Manufacturers of the McLean Rocking and Easy Caster Chair. P Louis Matheus, Sec and Treas; James H McLean, Supt. (See adv.)
  • Matheus Louis S, insurance.
  • Matthews William H, lawyer.
  • May Joseph, dry goods and clothing.
  • Meyer Ernest, grocer.
  • Miami Stove Works.
  • Miami Valley Furniture Manufacturing Company.
  • Michel A Rev, (Lutheran).
  • Miller Daniel H, livery.
  • Moody Alexander, barber.
  • Murdoch William H, agricultural implements.
  • Murphy Alice Mrs, dressmaker.
  • Nelson Richard P, barber.
  • Oertling Herman, horseshoer.
  • Oester Nicholas, distiller.
  • Ohio Valley Coffin Company.
  • Pagenstecher John C L, dry goods.
  • Palmer John M, Propr Fitch House.
  • People’s National Bank; capital, $110,000; William Probasco, Prest; P Braun Cashr.
  • Petcher George, saloon.
  • Pfalzgraf Jacob, saloon.
  • Pfalzgraf Peter, saloon.
  • Rabe Charles, blacksmith.
  • Ratjen Charles J B, insurance.
  • Ratjen Elizabeth Mrs, saloon.
  • Renner Gideon, grain and coal.
  • Rief Jacob, saloon.
  • Rief J & Stein, cigar manufacturers.
  • Roberts Edward, harnessmaker.
  • Roberts George A, insurance.
  • Roberts George M, lawyer and mayor.
  • Robinson John W, grocer.
  • Rodenburg Fred & Co, Distillers of Bourbon and Highwines.
  • Rolfe John F, agt C, I, St L & C R R, and Am Ex Company.
  • Roots & Co, flour and feed.
  • Roswog Frank, brickmaker.
  • Ruphrecht Lawrence, hub and spoke manufacturer.
  • St James Hotel, J W Buchanan, propr.
  • Schaefer Jacob, wagonmaker.
  • Schlotter Melchior, blacksmith.
  • Schnider Anton, boots and shoes.
  • Schnider William, boots and shoes.
  • Seekatz Charles F, boots and shoes.
  • Seekatz George P, boots and shoes.
  • Seekatz William, boots and shoes.
  • Sicking George L, confectioner.
  • Sicking John, hotel.
  • Siemandel John G, shoemaker.
  • Siemandel Mary Mrs, grocery.
  • Slater Robert E, lawyer.
  • Smith John J, notions.
  • Snider Buggy Company, carriage manufacturers.
  • Snyder Bros & Baker, flour mill.
  • Sonderman J F Rev, (Catholic).
  • Sparks Bros, grocers.
  • Sprang Benjamin, brick manufacturer.
  • Squibb W P & Co, distillers.
  • Stevenson William J, hotel.
  • Stine Louis, crockery.
  • Strasburger Samuel, dry goods.
  • Sturm George, Cooper.
  • Tebbs Bros, grocers.
  • Terrill William M, physician.
  • Thompson John P, carpenter.
  • Tinker W W Rev, (Baptist).
  • Tinsley Charles Rev, (Methodist).
  • Tittel Joseph, lumber.
  • Ulrey Joel P, dentist.
  • Vogel George P, grocer.
  • Volz Frank X, hotel.
  • Wagner Catharine Mrs, grocer.
  • Walker James, livery.
  • Walsh Nicholas J, distiller.
  • Walsh & Kellogg, coopers.
  • Walter Charles G, dry goods.
  • Walter Peter, blacksmith.
  • Walter Rudolph, druggist.
  • Weikel Frank, saloon.
  • Wesler Frederick, coal.
  • Wesler Henry, cooper.
  • Wiles Jacob C, merchant tailor.
  • Willers August, locksmith.
  • Willson S N Rev, (Presbyterian).
  • Winter George D, horseshoer.
  • Woehle Hermann, baker.
  • Wolff John B, grocer.
  • Wuest Albert, boots and shoes.
  • Zengel A, photographer.
  • Zins Peter, boots and shoes.
  • Zix Joseph jr, saloon.

Aurora – 1882 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana entries from:
Polk’s Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1882-83. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1882.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive

AURORA. Is an important manufacturing city of 5,500 inhabitants, located on the Ohio river and the O. & M. Ry., 4 miles from Lawrenceburgh court house, 25 from Cincinnati, and 90 from Indianapolis. The city was laid out in 1819, incorporated in 1848, and is an enterprising, commercial city, well lighted by gas, has a good fire department, many substantial business blocks, fine residences, and has one of the most pleasant locations to be found on the Ohio river. It contains 12 churches of different denominations, 2 large graded schools, a fine opera house (seating capacity, 500), 1 national bank, several hotels, and 2 weekly newspapers—Saturday News and Dearborn Independent. Aurora is essentially a manufacturing place, prominent among its mills, factories, etc., are 2 flour mills, a furniture factory, a large distillery (said to be the largest in the State), 1 foundry, a chair factory, 2 saw mills, 1 nail foundry, 2 brick yards, a machine shop, and a brewery. These institutions are in a flourishing condition, and operated very successfully. There is every facility offered here for manufacture, and the cheap river transportation in connection with the railroad, gives it a market all over the U.S., for its manufactured goods. Bonded debt, $23,000. The city has O. & M. and Adams Ex., telephone and telegraph facilities. Daily stage to Rising Sun and Hartford. John Walker, postmaster.

  • Aurora Distillery Company, Thomas Gaff, prest; H W Smith sec and treas.
  • Aurora Gas Light, Coke and Coal Company, Thomas Gaff, prest; W E Gibson, treas.
  • Aurora Valley Furniture Company, Garrett Bosse, prest; Wm Willman, sec and treas.
  • Barker Walter S, insurance.
  • Barker William, carpenter.
  • Basler Henry, merchant tailor
  • Bauer John H, tailor.
  • Bauer Sisters, milliners.
  • Bieker F W, physician.
  • Bitneer Henry, barber.
  • Blackmore Olive M Mrs, dressmaker.
  • Bloom A, grocer.
  • Bond Richard C, physician.
  • Bowman Charles, shoemaker.
  • Braunagel Egidius, saloon.
  • Brison William N, livery.
  • Brown Robert D, lawyer.
  • Bruce Amos R, lawyer.
  • Bruce & Craig, lumber manufacturers.
  • Busby Isaac, hotel.
  • Caldwell Samuel, horseshoer.
  • Calvert David N, propr Saturday News.
  • Canfield William W, lawyer.
  • Carbaugh Isaac H, justice of the peace.
  • Chambers, Stevens & Co, general store.
  • Chapin A M Rev, (Presbyterian).
  • Cobb’s Iron & Nail Company, O P Cobb, prest; J S Stratton, sec; L M Faulk, treas.
  • Cobb John & Co, chair manufacturers.
  • Cobb Louis W, propr Dearborn Independent.
  • Cobb O P & Co, hardware and grocers.
  • Cochran G & L Misses, milliners.
  • Crescent Brewing Company, J W Gaff, prest; J R Vail, sec; S D Langtree, manager.
  • Davidson A C Rev, (Baptist).
  • Day William P, undertaker.
  • Dearborn Independent (weekly), L W Cobb, propr.
  • Dewey E P Mrs, milliner.
  • Dobel A & Bro, boots and shoes.
  • Dobel Frank, grocer.
  • Downey Erastus S, agricultural implements.
  • Drester Benjamin F, carpenter.
  • Droge & Donselman, flour mill.
  • Dunn Isaac M, lawyer and insurance.
  • Eagle House, Leonard Richt, propr.
  • Egan John, tailor.
  • Elliott Aaron, agricultural implements.
  • Epstein Samuel, grocer.
  • Erle Phillip, grocer.
  • Everett James, job printer.
  • Fehling Charles jr, grocer.
  • Feustel Ernst F, saloon.
  • First National Bank (capital $200,000); Thomas Gaff, prest; E H Davis, cashr.
  • Fisher Joseph, grocer.
  • Fisk Bros, carriage manufacturers.
  • Fletcher Leslie C, real estate.
  • Flohr John, barber.
  • Freeman A W Rev, (Presbyterian).
  • Fritz Hiram, carriage manufacturer.
  • Gear Margaret Miss, milliner.
  • Gehrish Joseph, shoemaker.
  • Giegoldt J L & J F, meat market.
  • Giegoldt Michael, propr Indiana House.
  • Goeirth L & Son, painters.
  • Goldsmith C & Bros, general store.
  • Graham John, lumber manufacturer.
  • Grand Opera House, Leive & Stapp, proprs.
  • Hahn Henry, hotel.
  • Haines Abraham B, physician.
  • Hannah Lydia Mrs, dressmaker.
  • Haring Emil L, dentist.
  • Haring Matthew, furniture and undertaker.
  • Harman Leonard, grocer.
  • Harwood Charles B, painter.
  • Hauck Frederick, barber.
  • Hauck Julius J, barber.
  • Hays James N, furniture.
  • Held H, stoves and tinware.
  • Held J Ph H, merchant tailor.
  • Henry William C, physician.
  • Herdegen Charles, agt Adams Ex Company.
  • Herdegen & Cress, grocers.
  • Herman George, shoemaker.
  • Hibbert Margaret A Mrs, milliner.
  • Holman & Holman, lawyers.
  • Holmes Robert F, grocer.
  • Horr Phillip, jeweler.
  • Housemeyer Frank, grocer.
  • Hundt Ferdinand Rev (Catholic).
  • Hurlbert Lewis G, lumber.
  • Indiana House, Michael Giegoldt, propr.
  • Johnson Adam, baker and confectioner.
  • Johnson Bros, flour mill.
  • Johnson John A, confectioner.
  • Kassebaum Frederick W, marble works.
  • Kastner Phillip, grocer.
  • Kerr Mahlon B, blacksmith.
  • Kirsch Jacob, hotel.
  • Kleaver F A & Co, harness.
  • Knight Sarah Mrs, fancy goods.
  • Koehler Peter, grocer and saloon.
  • Kriete Frederick, grocer and saloon.
  • Laird Samuel E, hardware.
  • La Mar Lillian I, general store.
  • La Mar W W, general store.
  • Lamb & Treon, physicians.
  • Lansberry Alexander B, wagonmaker.
  • Leibecke Charles, druggist.
  • Leive W & Bro, jewelers.
  • Letcher David, notions.
  • Lindsay Thomas O, carpenter.
  • Lostutter, Stratton & Jelley, insurance.
  • McArdie James, grocer.
  • McClellan Mattie E Miss, milliner.
  • McClellan William, blacksmith.
  • McConnell Robert A, dry goods.
  • McCreary & Niebaum, dry goods.
  • McHenry B F, lumber.
  • McIntyre Charles A, confectioner.
  • McIntyre John A, furniture.
  • McMullen & Downey, lawyers.
  • Maloney Michael, propr Valley House.
  • Marger Henry, meat market.
  • Margileth B & Son, grocers.
  • Marshall H J & Co, druggists.
  • Martin Charles, saloon.
  • Mattox Charles, agt O & M Ry and Ex Company.
  • Mauntel Frederick, furniture and undertaker.
  • Maybia Robert, general store.
  • Markel Rudolph H, grocer.
  • Meyer Joseph, clothing.
  • Mitchell George, brick manufacturer.
  • Morun Thomas, grocer.
  • Mueller Charles C, druggist.
  • Mueller John M, hotel.
  • Mulbarger James E, stoves and tinware.
  • Mulvaney John M, shoemaker.
  • Nees John A, saloon
  • Notmyre Christian S, saloon.
  • Oester Nicholas, wines and liquors.
  • Oetgen, Rev, (Methodist).
  • Oswald George, baker and grocer.
  • Parks John A, lawyer.
  • Pelgen Peter, grocer.
  • Peters Jacob, carpenter.
  • Petescher John, saloon.
  • Philipp George, saloon.
  • Pickelheimer Moses S, lawyer.
  • Rabe Herman, grocer.
  • Rabenstein Henry, tailor.
  • Rectanus Frederick, physician.
  • Reiche T J Rev, (German Methodist).
  • Reichert Frederick, saloon.
  • Renkert Elizabeth L Miss, milliner.
  • Richt Leondard, propr Eagle hotel.
  • Riddell J A & Co, druggists.
  • Ritter George, cigar manufacturer.
  • Roach Samuel G, dry goods.
  • Roberts John W, harness.
  • Roberts Omar F, lawyer.
  • Roberts & Sutton, dry goods.
  • Sargent Thomas W, Coal and Salt Dealer.
  • Saturday News, (weekly), D W Calvert, propr.
  • Schaefer George, boots and shoes.
  • Schroeder Ernst, hotel.
  • Schuber Mary E Mrs, hair work.
  • Siemantel George, grocer and baker.
  • Siemantel John H, saloon.
  • Siemantel Simon, grocer and saloon.
  • Small Perry, clothing.
  • Smith Edwin, physician.
  • Smith T Curtis, physician.
  • Somerfield Louis, merchant tailor.
  • Somerfield & Meyer, gents’ furnishing goods.
  • Spaeth H P & Co, hardware.
  • Stamm Adolph, saloon.
  • Stamm Julius, machinist.
  • Stapp David H, lawyer.
  • Stedman & Co, founders and machinists.
  • Stevens George W, physician.
  • Stoll Leonard, meat market.
  • Stratton Loren S, general store.
  • Strunk Ferdinand, grocer.
  • Suerman Edward, saloon.
  • Sutton George, physician.
  • Taylor George W, livery.
  • Tebbs, Brogan & Co, grocers.
  • Tuck Nelson H, photographer.
  • Twentyman John, shoemaker.
  • Uhley William, barber.
  • Ulrey & Harryman, dentists.
  • Valley House, Michael Maloney, propr.
  • Walker Alfred D, carriage manufacturer.
  • Walker A Mrs, dressmaker.
  • Walker & Son, brick manufacturers.
  • Walton James N, photographer.
  • Webster Mary C Miss, milliner.
  • Wells M L Rev, (Methodist).
  • Wilbur R C & Co, grocers.
  • Wilburn John N, jeweler.
  • Wilke John H, dry goods.
  • Winkley Charles P, harness.
  • Winkley Richard T, grain and commission.
  • Wood Henry, flour and feed.
  • Wright Thomas, grocer.
  • Wymond Phillip, cooper.
  • Wymond S & Co, coopers.
  • Wymond & Hayes, grocers.
  • York & Briddell, livery.
  • Zimmer Michael, baker and confectioner.

Ohio County – 1880 Indiana Gazetter and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1880-81. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1880.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive – Part 1 and Part 2

OHIO CO.—Rising Sun the county seat. Clerk, Will W. Williams. Sheriff, John Monroe. Treasurer, John C. Miller. Auditor, Joseph P. Hemphill. Recorder, George B. Hall. Coroner, Enoch Drake. Surveyor, Edward P. Niles.

ABERDEEN. With a population of 150, is situated in Cass township, Ohio county, 9 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat, and most available shipping point. The village has district and private schools. Daily stage communication with Vevay—fare 50c.—and Rising Sun—fare 25c. Mail received daily. J. W. Fleming, postmaster.

  • Bailey G C, blacksmith.
  • Brush Joseph, saw mill.
  • Conaway J W C, general store and mill.
  • Fleming J W, General Store and Mill.
  • Littlefield J B, blacksmith.
  • McEltresh M W, physician.
  • Pate J L, wagonmaker and carpenter.

BEAR BRANCH. Or Freedom, as it is sometimes called, is a place with a population of 25, located in Pike township, Ohio county, 15 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat, and 13 north of Vevay, on the Ohio river, the most available shipping point. Contains two churches—Baptist and United Brethren—and district school. Stage communication with Dillsboro. Mail tri-weekly. W. H. Oatman, postmaster.

  • Burton R J, carpenter.
  • Downey D H, flour mill.
  • French J B, wagonmaker.
  • Gibbs W J, blacksmith.
  • Halbert Wm, physician.
  • Longcamp J F, blacksmith.
  • Oatman Wm H, General Store.
  • Pate J H, cattle dealer.
  • Pate J W, cattle dealer.

COLE’S CORNERS. Ohio county (See Bear Branch.)

HARTFORD. Located on Laughery creek, in Union township and [Ohio] county, has a population of 100 and is distant 7 miles from Rising Sun, the county seat. Aurora, 7 miles northeast, is the most accessible shipping point. It contains Methodist church and district school. Receives mail tri-weekly from Aurora. Frank P. Ross, postmaster.

  • Anderson Wm, blacksmith.
  • Cooper R C, hotel.
  • Pairce J D Rev (Methodist).
  • Ross Frank P, General Store.
  • Smiley & Miller, live stock.
  • Wilber E A, general store.
  • Yager Charles, wagonmaker.

NORTH’S LANDING. On the Ohio river, in Randolph township, in the extreme northeastern corner of Ohio county, is a village of 250 inhabitants, distant 4 miles south of Rising Sun, the county seat. It has district school, Methodist and Baptist churches. Express, Adams. Daily stage route to Rising Sun—fare 10c—Patriot—fare 50c—and Aurora—fare 60c. Mail daily. Nathan H. North, postmaster.

  • Ellis W C, saw mill.
  • Hodges Esquire, blacksmith.
  • Houze C S, wharfmaster.
  • Mobler A Rev (Baptist).
  • North E C, produce.
  • North Nathan H, General Store.
  • Parker C, painter.
  • Penrod John, carpenter.
  • Rollins H, blacksmith.

RISING SUN. The county seat of Ohio county, is located on the Ohio river, 92 miles southeast of Indianapolis, and 38 below Cincinnati. This is a flourishing incorporated village of 1803 inhabitants, containing six churches—Methodist, Presbyterian, Christian, Universalist, Baptist and Lutheran—good graded schools, two hotels, a national bank, two weekly newspapers—the Local and Recorder—one planing, one saw and two flour mills. The place has a bonded debt of $6,400, substantial county buildings, good business blocks, handsome residences, live, wide-awake, business and professional men, and with its rich agricultural district and cheap transportation advantages offers especially favorable inducements to manufacture or commerce. It has daily stage communication with Aurora, its nearest rail approach. Express, Adams and O. & M. Mail daily. Eliza M. Spencer, postmaster.

  • Alden Thomas E, physician.
  • Anderson & McHenry, livery.
  • Armstrong Sanford L, grocer.
  • Best Sallie Mrs, milliner.
  • Buchanan Benjamin F, Drugs, Books, Stationery, and Wall Paper.
  • Buchanan Perry, carpenter.
  • Bush & Dalrymple, produce, Ex agts.
  • Calkin Eliza Mrs, dressmaker.
  • Calkin Lois, prop Riverside House.
  • Cedar Hedge Cemetery, John H Jones prop.
  • Clark Cornelius, blacksmith.
  • Clore Wm, plow mnfr.
  • Cofield Wm R, sewing machines.
  • Coles John B, Lawyer and Mayor.
  • Colter Wm, general store.
  • Crandall & Summers, general store.
  • Davis John Q, boots and shoes.
  • Davis Rodman L, lawyer.
  • Downey Alexander C, lawyer.
  • Duncan Hezekiah L, grocer.
  • Eades James S, stoves and tinware.
  • Empire House, Lee W Scranton Proprietor. (See adv.)
  • Enoch Walter F, blacksmith.
  • Eskman John, lumber and coal.
  • Espey H S & Son, grocers and R R agents.
  • Fisher David W, shoemaker.
  • Gary Enos, furniture.
  • Gary & Son, bakers.
  • Gibson George B, hardware.
  • Gillespie Wm, physician.
  • Gould Richard H, livery.
  • Hall Matthias R, sewing machines.
  • Harris James P, carpenter.
  • Harrison Wm Rev (Methodist).
  • Harwood & Son, painters.
  • Hathaway Shadrach, shoemaker.
  • Heyn & Bro, dry goods.
  • Hibben Oliver H, Dry Goods, Notions, Etc, Millinery a specialty.
  • Hirschauer Paul, carriage and wagon-maker.
  • Hoffner Walter, locksmith.
  • Horsfall Thomas, merchant tailor.
  • James Reuben R, corn mill.
  • Jelley & Jelley, lawyers.
  • Jones John H, Real Estate and General Purchasing Agent.
  • Jones Oscar, Grocer. (See adv.)
  • Jones Richard M, justice of the peace.
  • Kenner Charles E, grocer.
  • Kittle Solomon K, boots and shoes.
  • Kurr Henry, shoemaker.
  • McAroy George, druggist.
  • Marble James W, grocer.
  • Marquett Frederick, harnessmaker.
  • Martin Francis J, harnessmaker.
  • Matson John T, physician.
  • Mayfield George T, baker.
  • Merrell & Son, blacksmiths.
  • Miller Wm W, cigars and tobaccos.
  • Miller & Son, flouring mill.
  • Moore George I, lumber.
  • Murdock John, confectioner.
  • National Bank of Rising Sun, capital $100,000, Samuel Seward pres, H S Espey vice pres, J N Perkins cash.
  • Neaman Wm H, saloon.
  • Newman Ellsworth V, grocer.
  • Olmstead H F Rev (Presbyterian).
  • Pate & Gregory, General Store.
  • Price & Hemphill, cigar mnfrs.
  • Redd Smith B, barber.
  • Riggs John, blacksmith.
  • Rising Sun Local (weekly), Daily B Hall pub.
  • Rising Sun Recorder (weekly), F J Waldo & Co, pubs.
  • Riverside House, Lois Calkin prop.
  • Rollins Richard J, barber.
  • Scholly Wm, cigar mnfr.
  • Scranton Lee W, Proprietor Empire House (See adv.)
  • Seward M J & Co, dry goods.
  • Seward Wm R & Co, grocers.
  • Smith, Ernest, wagonmaker.
  • Spencer Eliza M Mrs, postmaster.
  • Steele Richard A, furniture.
  • Stevenson Geo A, physician.
  • Stewart Stephen H, lawyer.
  • Sullivan Wm H, physician.
  • Talbott Joseph W, flour mill.
  • Tholke Frederick, saloon.
  • Thorn David C, druggist.
  • Toohy John, marble works.
  • Turner Daniel, sewing machines.
  • Ulrey Joel P, dentist.
  • Walton Daniel K, photographer.
  • Weaver Jacob, justice of the peace.
  • Whitlock John T jr, grocer.
  • Whitlock John T sr, undertaker.
  • Whitlock Wm H, saw mill.
  • Wilber David, insurance.
  • William John D, jeweler.
  • Williams & Meis, dry goods.
  • Zimmerman Peter, coal.

Switzerland County – 1880 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Switzerland County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1880-81. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1880.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive – Part 1 and Part 2
See also:
Entries from Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana

SWITZERLAND CO.—Vevay the county seat. Clerk, R. T. F. Abbott. Sheriff, John P. White. Treasurer, Eli T. Ogle. Auditor, John Gill. Recorder, James P. Orem. Coroner, William Smith. Surveyor, Samuel Henry.

AARON. Located in Pleasant township, Switzerland county is a village of 40 inhabitants, 12 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat, and usual shipping point. Bear creek furnishes water power for a saw. The place has a Methodist church and district school. Mail daily. C. G. Adams, postmaster.

  • Adams C G, General Store.
  • Buchanan H H, cabinet maker.
  • Johnson Abraham, carpenter.
  • Johnson S R, saw mill.
  • McHenry J B, blacksmith.
  • Mead W W, Carpenter.
  • Smith J M, saw mill.

ALLENSVILLE. Inhabited by about 75 persons, located in Cotton township, Switzerland county, 10 miles north of Vevay, the county seat and shipping point. Contains district school, Methodist and Presbyterian churches. Wheat, corn and potatoes are marketed. Mail daily. J. W. Hall, postmaster.

  • Hall J W, General Store.
  • Moore John, grocer.
  • Vanatta A B, shoemaker.
  • Vanarsdal John, physician.

BENNINGTON. A hamlet of 100 inhabitants, in Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 10 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat and the most available shipping point. It contains a steam flour mill, two churches—Methodist and United Brethren—and district school. Mail daily. J. P. Marsh, postmaster.

  • Belden J J, flour mill.
  • Cole James K, lawyer.
  • Holland P C, physician.
  • Johnson C W, harnessmaker.
  • McGregor J B, general store.
  • Marsh H H, constable.
  • Marsh J P, General Store.
  • Neal John, wagonmaker.
  • Neal John C L, justice of the peace.
  • Newkirk C M, blacksmith.
  • Shoddy A, blacksmith.
  • Voris N, wagonmaker.
  • Welch Albert, physician.

BRAYTOWN. Switzerland county (See Craig.)

CENTRE SQUARE. Has 100 inhabitants, three churches—Baptist, Christian and Universalist—and graded school. Is located in Jefferson township, Switzerland county, 8 miles north of Vevay, the county seat. Mail daily. Eaton Cotton, postmaster.

  • Campbell & Mix, saw mill.
  • Cole B & Co, General Store.
  • Cotton Eaton, General Store.
  • Gleason B N, blacksmith.
  • Hall Edward A, carpenter.
  • Jackson J M, wagonmaker.
  • Kirkpatrick J C, apiary.
  • Schoonover F, miller.

CRAIG. Otherwise known as Braytown, is a country postoffice, in Switzerland county, 6 miles west of Vevay, the county seat and shipping point. Daily mail.

  • Shaw James, Postmaster and General Store.

EAST ENTERPRISE. With a population of 150, is a village in Cotton Township, Switzerland County, 12 miles northeast of Vevay, the county seat. Has daily stage route to Vevay, Rising Sun and Aurora. The place contains Methodist church and district school. Daily mail. R. G. Simpson, postmaster.

  • Buchanan Harvey, flour mill.
  • Camel James, harnessmaker.
  • Gilbert W W, general store.
  • Heath B C, barber.
  • Heath Daniel, basketmaker.
  • Hide S B, stock dealer.
  • Littlefield Harvey, justice of the peace.
  • Lockwood S D, shoemaker.
  • McCrary T F, grain.
  • McGuffin Wm, Cooper.
  • Phillips Dennis, carpenter.
  • Sedam A J, blacksmith.
  • Sedam Michael, blacksmith.
  • Seymour E G Rev (Baptist).
  • Simpson James, blacksmith.
  • Simpson J F, hotel.
  • Simpson R G, physician.
  • Simpson R G & Son, General Store.
  • Washer & Duning, saw and flour mill.

FAIRVIEW. Switzerland county (See Sugar Branch.)

FLORENCE. With a population of 250, is located on the Ohio river, in Switzerland county, 9 miles east of Vevay, the county seat. The village has a Methodist church and district schools. Daily mail. Lemuel Bledsoe, postmaster.

  • Bledsoe & Heymer, General Store.
  • Buscher Henry, cooper.
  • Cunningham O D, dry goods.
  • Dunn W D, wagonmaker.
  • Esmann Henry, shoemaker.
  • Kelso G, carpenter and justice.
  • Land George, grocer.
  • Luck F, meat market.
  • Langsdale Bros, druggists.
  • Platt E B, blacksmith.
  • Vaughn J, cattle dealer.

LONG RUN. Is an unimportant post office in Craig township, Switzerland county, 6 miles west of Vevay, the county seat and shipping point. It has no village population. Mail tri-weekly.

  • Sibenthal Jackson, saw mill.
  • Sibenthal Lemuel, flour mill.

MARKLAND. On the Ohio river, in York township, Switzerland county, is located 5 miles above Vevay, the county seat. The village contains 200 inhabitants, a Union church and district school. Grain, hay, straw and potatoes are exported. Express, Adams. Mail daily. Americus Benedict, postmaster.

  • Beard J H & Co, general store.
  • Benedict Americus, General Store.
  • Benedict J L, Druggist and Chemist, and Proprietor New Era Medicine Co.
  • Benedict Samuel L, printer.
  • Burk Harry, shoemaker.
  • Clark Charles, saw and planing mill.
  • Clendenning L, wagonmaker.
  • Clubertson D, blacksmith.
  • Dailey W T, saloon.
  • Franklin Revy, cooper.
  • Frazier G, carpenter.
  • Griffin G W, drugs.
  • Hewett G W, physician.
  • Hewett Henry, cooper.
  • Johnson J S, carpenter.
  • McClanahan Joseph, cooper.
  • Marsh J Mrs, hotel.
  • Marsh John D, carpenter.
  • Morris John, carpenter.
  • O’Neal J I, flour mill.
  • Simpson G A, agt Adams Ex Co.

MOOREFIELD. A place with a population of 150 persons, is located in Switzerland county, 8 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat. In the immediate vicinity there are three churches—Methodist, Baptist and United Presbyterian. Ship to Vevay, on the Ohio river. Mail daily. Miss Orinda H. Ricketts, postmaster.

  • Bright S A Rev (Methodist).
  • Culbertson Scott, physician.
  • Culbertson Wm, blacksmith.
  • Finch Charles, Meat Market.
  • Howe Hattie R, general store.
  • Keinzle Charles, shoemaker.
  • Kunkle Daniel, blacksmith.
  • Kunkle J R, blacksmith.
  • Lovel John, meat market.
  • McGinney M, shoemaker.
  • Ricketts O H, General Store.
  • Riley J M, general store.
  • Tower Wm S, justice of the peace.
  • Van Pelt, G W, physician.
  • Worstell M, shoemaker.

MOUNT STERLING. Inhabited by about 165 persons, and located in Jefferson township, Switzerland county, 3 ½ miles north of Vevay, the county seat and most available shipping port. Indian creek, one mile west, furnishes water power to operate a flour mill. In the place there are two churches—Baptist and Methodist—and one graded school. Grain and live stock are exported. It has stage communication with Rising Sun and Versailles. Mail daily. Benjamin Cole, postmaster.

  • Armstrong & Waldon, blacksmiths and undertakers.
  • Banta J H, apiarist.
  • Banta M H, brick mason.
  • Beldon & Baker, flour mill.
  • Christie James H, physician.
  • Clark Paul, justice of the peace.
  • Cole Benjamin, General Store.
  • Cole James, live stock.
  • Cotton Ralph, shoemaker.
  • Cotton Thomas, stone mason.
  • Craig G, carpenter.
  • Gleason W W Rev (Baptist).
  • Martin E D, wagonmaker.
  • Richards J M, teacher.

PATRIOT. A prosperous village of 700 inhabitants on the Ohio river, located in Switzerland county, 20 miles northeast of Vevay, the county seat. Patriot has two churches—Methodist and Universalist—and high school. Good point for the location of a flour mill. Daily stage to Rising Sun—fare 50c. Express, Adams. Mail daily. Alfred Moredock, postmaster.

  • Baxter P, boots and shoes.
  • Bonnell T O, hardware.
  • Bruner J, saloon.
  • Charles S A, hotel.
  • Cove J C, dentist.
  • Dibble H, meat market.
  • Fletcher Cora, milliner.
  • Green, Merritt & Butler, grain and cattle.
  • Green William, general store.
  • Gurley J G, lawyer.
  • Herrick H B, shoemaker.
  • Heyn & Bro, dry goods.
  • Howe S & Co, general store.
  • Jamieson R A, physician.
  • Love & Boyle, general store.
  • Lowe H, blacksmith.
  • Merritt D & Co, livery.
  • Moredock Alfred, General Store.
  • North William, general store.
  • Olcott W A, druggist and physician.
  • Pate W T & Co, Distillers.
  • Platt Ralph, blacksmith.
  • Robinson E M, shoemaker.
  • Rutter R R, physician.
  • Scranton J S, saloon.
  • Shirey J W, saloon.
  • Smock W G, wagonmaker.
  • Taylor A Z, meat market.
  • Taylor J & Son, barbers.
  • Tait & Long, blacksmiths.
  • VanHoutan S H, general store.
  • Wade G B, lawyer.
  • Wade S, wagonmaker.
  • Wade S W, justice of the peace.
  • Walker & Watts, Lawyers.
  • Watts V Mrs, milliner.

PLEASANT. A rural post office in Switzerland county, 13 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat. The village has two churches—Presbyterian and Baptist. Ship to Vevay on the Ohio river. Mail daily. W. S. Francis, postmaster and general store.

QUERCUS GROVE. Located in Switzerland county, 16 miles northeast of Vevay, the county seat, is a small post village of 30 persons. The shipping point is North’s Landing, on the Ohio river, 5 miles northeast. Mail daily. R. W. Galbreath, postmaster.

  • Cheever E M, physician.
  • Dublane W, blacksmith.
  • Galbreath Bros, General Store.
  • Loshetter P R, lawyer.
  • Platt John, blacksmith.
  • Ricketts J C, general store.
  • Riley John, wagonmaker.

SUGAR BRANCH. Also called Fairview, is a place with 60 inhabitants, situated in Cotton Township, Switzerland county, 10 miles southeast of Vevay, the county seat and shipping point. Sugar Branch creek furnishes power to operate a saw mill. The village has a Methodist society and district school. Mail daily. S. R. Heath, postmaster.

  • Allen J W Rev (Methodist).
  • Gaither Minnie Mrs, milliner.
  • Gibbs James H, general store.
  • Heath S R, General Store.
  • Lee David B, saw mill.
  • Likely Henry, harnessmaker.
  • Long F M, hotel and blacksmith.
  • Oxley L M & O I, millinery.
  • Tinker S R, wagonmaker.

VINEYARD. Established as a post office in 1880, for the convenience of the farming community, in Craig township, Switzerland county, is situated 7 miles west of Vevay, the county seat and place of shipment. Baled hay, grain and live stock are marketed. Mail daily. John D. Banta, postmaster.

  • Banta John D, General Store.
  • Moon Wm L, physician.
  • Shafer George W, blacksmith.

Vevay – 1880 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1880-81. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1880.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive – Part 1 and Part 2

VEVAY. The seat of justice for Switzerland county, is an incorporated city of 2000 inhabitants, located about 100 miles south of Indianapolis and 75 below Cincinnati, on the Ohio river, in the midst of a good agricultural district. The place is a flourishing condition, having no bonded debt, and is supplied with good county buildings, substantial business blocks, six churches, excellent graded and select schools, four hotels and a national bank. The press is represented by two weekly newspapers, the Reveille (Republican), and the Democrat. Its manufacturing interests are as yet undeveloped, consisting of a woolen mill, chair factory, flour mill, furniture factory and two saw mills, but owing to its cheap transportation advantages Vevay is destined to become at no distant day a manufacturing place of considerable importance. It has daily stage communication with Liberty Station, Ky., its nearest rail approach. Express, Adams. Mail daily, Alfred Shaw, postmaster.

  • Anderson Eli A, hotel.
  • Anderson James, general store.
  • Armstrong Irving, pub Vevay Democrat.
  • Baird W J, propr Vevay Reveille.
  • Baxter John W jr, dentist.
  • Baxter John W sr, dentist.
  • Black J & Son, clothing.
  • Boerner Charles G, jeweler.
  • Boulton John T, wagonmaker.
  • Bowman Isaiah, sewing machines.
  • Boyd John W, stoves and tinware.
  • Brown Matthew, grocer.
  • Cain & Bonner, grocers.
  • Chatelin John, grain.
  • Craig Albert G, physician.
  • Cunningham Jonathan R, boots and shoes.
  • Davison Geo, baker.
  • Delaney Thomas, saloon.
  • Detraz Francis R, carpenter.
  • Detraz Mary J Mrs, milliner.
  • Dufore Perret, justice of the peace.
  • Edgar Alexander, grocer.
  • Fallis Geo M, saloon.
  • Fallis Geo W, justice of the peace.
  • Fallis Henry M, grocer.
  • Finch Wm H, meat market.
  • First National Bank, capital $100,000, U P Schenck pres, Wm Hall cash.
  • Fisk Wilbur L, chair mnfr.
  • Freeman Wm, physician.
  • Gilbert Margaret Mrs, dressmaker.
  • Golay & Stevens, druggists.
  • Goldenburg C & Son, stoves and tinware.
  • Goldsmith A D Rev (Presbyterian).
  • Gordon Catherine A, milliner.
  • Gray John W, tailor.
  • Greenleaf, Hannibal, physician.
  • Griffith Thomas J, physician.
  • Grisard F L & Son, general store.
  • Hall & Lewis, lumber.
  • Henry House, Henry Todd propr.
  • Hilgert Peter, liquors.
  • Holder Ella Mrs, dressmaker.
  • Hollar John, barber.
  • Hollcroft Flavius J, undertaker.
  • Hull Wm C, physician.
  • Jockell Joseph, baker.
  • Johnston & Griffith, lawyers.
  • Kessler Victor, harnessmaker.
  • Kincaid Maggie J Mrs, milliner.
  • Kincaid & Bro, meat market.
  • Kirk Vincent P, lawyer.
  • Kirtley E Rev (Baptist).
  • Knox James S, livery.
  • Kyle House, Geo H Kyle propr.
  • LeClerc House, Mrs Julia LeClerc Proprietor (See adv.)
  • LeClerc Julia Mrs, Proprietor LeClerc House.
  • McCrellis & Pleasants, lawyers.
  • McMahan S S Rev (Methodist).
  • Mayer Adolph, cigar mnfr.
  • Melcher John, marble works.
  • Mendell George W, lawyer.
  • Mier & Co, flour mill.
  • Orem John, lawyer.
  • Orsmby & Long, milliners.
  • Owens, Tague & Livings, real estate.
  • Patton Wm M, undertaker.
  • Pleasants James K & Son, clothing.
  • Roberts Lewis, billiard hall.
  • Rochat Charles, blacksmith.
  • Riehl Francis, ale bottler.
  • Rook Wm, saloon.
  • Russell Antoinette Mrs, milliner.
  • Sage Philander S, physician.
  • Schenck U P & Son, general store.
  • Schewe Henry, saloon.
  • Schofield & Son, woolen goods.
  • Schroeder Louis O, lawyer.
  • Shadday John H, physician.
  • Sharp Virginia B, milliner.
  • Shaw Alfred, postmaster.
  • Shaw Charles C, produce.
  • Shaw Frank P, wagonmaker.
  • Sheftall Eugene, barber.
  • Shuff & Waldo, lumber.
  • Sieglitz Frank P, jeweler.
  • Simmons Benjamin W, grocer.
  • Smiley John W, livery.
  • Smith Benjamin F, shoemaker.
  • Smith Bros, druggists.
  • Stevenson W & B A, general store.
  • Stow Alfred, painter.
  • Theibaud Charles O, druggist and Ex agt.
  • Theibaud Charles V, grocer.
  • Theibaud John L, druggist.
  • Theibaud & Beagle, boots and shoes.
  • Todd Henry, hotel.
  • Told W L & S, coal.
  • Union Furniture Co, U P Schenck pres, J W Faulkner sec, C Demann supt and treas.
  • Vevay Democrat (weekly), Irving Armstrong pub.
  • Vevay Reveille (weekly), W J Baird pub.
  • Waldo Otis S, general store.
  • Waldo & Pleasants, brickmakers.
  • Walton Joseph E, photographer.
  • Ward & Livings, lawyers.
  • Warden Adam, carpenter.
  • Weals John, lawyer.
  • Weaver David C, wagonmaker.
  • White John P, sheriff.
  • Woolen Mills of the City of Vevay, U P Schenck pres, O S Waldo sec, Wm Hall treas, Jas Chaddock supt.
  • Woollen & Craig, physicians.
  • Works James A jr, livery.
  • Works & Works, lawyers.
  • Yonge Z I & Co, general store.
  • Young Wm H, lawyer.

Dearborn County – 1880 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Dearborn County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1880-81. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1880.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive – Part 1 and Part 2

See also:
Entries from Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana
Entries from Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana

DEARBORN CO.—Lawrenceburgh the county seat. Clerk, Warren Tebbs. Sheriff, Elijah Christopher. Treasurer, William H. Kyle. Auditor, Alexander B. Pattison. Recorder, George C., Columbia. Coroner, Robert H. Davis. Surveyor, S. M. Kennedy.

AVENTON. Established as a post office in 1880, is a small hamlet in Dearborn county, 17 miles north of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. Harrison, O., 3 miles east on the W. W. R. R., is the shipping point. Population 50. Grain, lumber and hogs are marketed. Mail tri-weekly. James A. Stewart, postmaster.

  • Klemm George, shoemaker.
  • McManaman J F, Farmer.
  • Stephens Joseph, carpenter.
  • Stewart James A, grocer.

BRIGHT. Sometimes called Bunkum, has a population of 86, and is situated in Harrison township, Dearborn county, 11 miles north of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat, and 4 miles southwest of Harrison, O., on the W. W. R. R. Grain and hogs are exported. Mail daily. Joseph Haddock, postmaster.

  • Aperias Henry, shoemaker.
  • Crim Jeremiah, blacksmith.
  • Hackleman P O, physician.
  • Haddock Joseph, General Store.
  • Houk A, wagonmaker.
  • Hurgitt Thomas Rev (Methodist).
  • Ingham Thomas, shoemaker.
  • Judd J C, carpenter.
  • Liddle Wm, general store.
  • Swales C A, blacksmith.
  • Whipple A B, blacksmith.

BUNKUM. Dearborn county. (See Bright.)

COCHRAN. With a population of 1000, is located in Dearborn county, on the O. & M. Ry., 5 miles southwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat, and 2 miles southwest of Aurora, on the Ohio river. The village has a Methodist church, district schools, chair factory and railroad car shops. Chairs are the principle exports. Mail daily. Abram P. Shutts, postmaster.

  • Gegoldt G, meat market.
  • Hames & Crisswell, meat market.
  • Live H & Co, chair mnfrs.
  • McConnell Wm, constable.
  • Mills B F, general store.
  • Opperman F, general store.
  • Pickelheimer M S, notary public.
  • Right J C Rev (Methodist).
  • Shutts Abram P, Shoemaker and Stationer.
  • Sieferman John, blacksmith.
  • Stanford L D, grocer and justice.
  • Wheeler J M, general store.

COLD SPRING. Sparta township, Dearborn county, is a postoffice and station on the O. & M. Ry., 16 miles west of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. The village has three churches—Methodist, Lutheran and Baptist. Express, O. & M. Mail daily. Sallie M. Shutts, postmaster.

  • Boesker H, grain dealer.
  • Chance E, constable.
  • Christy John, wagonmaker.
  • Grippky H, blacksmith.
  • Homan F, general store.
  • Marshall J W Rev, clergyman.
  • Shutts Sallie M, Dressmaker.
  • Smith A, justice of the peace.
  • Wright J B, R R and Ex agent.

DARLING. Name of postoffice at Manchester station on the C. I. St. L. & C. R. R., in Dearborn county, 10 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat. The place has but a small population. In the vicinity there is a Methodist church and district school. Express, American. Mail daily. E. O. Crocker, postmaster.

  • Bihe John, saw mill.
  • Crocker E O, General Store, R R and Ex Agt.

DILLSBOROUGH. One and a quarter miles from station of same name, on O. & M. Ry, in Dearborn county, is located 14 miles southwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. With a population of 650 Dillsborough has two churches—Methodist and Lutheran—and graded school. Stage daily for Farmers’ Retreat—fare 40 cents; Friendship—fare 60 cents. Express, O. & M. Daily mail. Wm. Rowland, postmaster.

  • Calvert J N, jeweler.
  • Cochran George Rev (Methodist).
  • Ellerbrook L, blacksmith.
  • Ginter Fred, shoemaker.
  • Gullett & Burroughs, flour mill.
  • Hartley J L, general store.
  • Hess Thomas, justice of the peace.
  • Hubbard G M, druggist.
  • Kamping H, merchant tailor.
  • Lord T J, physician.
  • Neasta A H, shoemaker.
  • Perlee D, blacksmith.
  • Roberts L, tinner.
  • Roser John J Rev (Methodist).
  • Rowland Wm, Druggist.
  • Rudisill S, harnessmaker.
  • Sale F H, physician.
  • Sale J H, physician.
  • Scudder Thomas, undertaker.
  • Stevenson F M, R R and Ex agent.
  • Stewer Wm, notions.
  • Teke W E, saloon.
  • Tellas John, livery.
  • Tholke Fred, general store.
  • Vandolat J C & Co, general store.
  • Veit L, hotel.
  • Weaver S M, physician.
  • Withrow W W, general store.
  • Young T A & J A, general store.

DILLSBOUROUGH STATION. Dearborn county. (See Dillsborough.)

DOVER.  Dearborn county. (See Kelso.)

FARMERS’ RETREAT. Originally known as Opp Town, is a village of 100 population, in Dearborn county, 20 miles southwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat, and 7 miles southwest of Dillsborough, on the O. & M. Ry. The place has two religious societies—Methodist and Lutheran. Daily mail stage to Dillsborough—fare 50c. Anthony Opp, postmaster.

  • Barkley J M, physician.
  • Bosse Garrett, general store.
  • Campbell Wm R, justice of the peace.
  • Doctor Fred, blacksmith.
  • Kuhlmier Henry, harness.
  • Opp Anthony, general store.
  • Opp Anthony & Son, Agricultural Implements.
  • Pate James W, live stock.
  • Stapel E H, general store.
  • Wickmann T Rev (Lutheran).

GUILFORD. A village of 200 inhabitants situated in Dearborn county, on C. I. St. L. & C. R. R. 7 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, contains a Methodist society and district school. Express, American. Mail daily. C. W. Robertson, postmaster.

  • Becker Philip, justice of the peace.
  • Cole F, blacksmith.
  • Collins I J, physician.
  • Dowden V, justice of the peace.
  • Ferrie Thomas, shoemaker.
  • Hargitt R, general store and railroad agt.
  • Lofenby Wm, justice of the peace.
  • Lee C W Rev (Methodist).
  • Robertson C W, General Store.
  • Vincent H C, physician.
  • Vogle C, blacksmith.
  • Vogelsang N, wagonmaker.
  • Williams J P Rev (Methodist).

GUIONSVILLE. Population 250, located in Clay township, Dearborn county, 14 miles southwest of Lawrenceburgh court house and 4 south of Dillsborough, on the O. & M. Ry, which is its shipping point. Laughrey creek furnishes power to drive one flour mill. Mail tri-weekly. Simon Conaway, postmaster.

  • Conaway Hamilton, lawyer.
  • Conaway Preston, live stock.
  • Conaway R P, live stock.
  • Conaway & Niester, General Store.
  • Disbro C C, veterinary surgeon.
  • Elfers John, physician.
  • French Peter, general store.
  • Klausing Henry, blacksmith.
  • Niles E P, saw mill.
  • Rockafellow Dr, physician.
  • Sink D B, blacksmith.
  • Snyder John, flour mill.
  • Turner Eli H, wagonmaker.

HARMANNS STATION. On the C. I. St. L. & C. R. R., in York township, Dearborn county, is a country post office and flag station, located 14 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. Mail daily.

HOLMAN. A small place in Manchester township, Dearborn county, 15 miles west of Lawrenceburgh court house, contains 50 inhabitants, district school, Baptist and Methodist churches. Moore’s Hill, on the O. & M. Ry, 4 miles southwest, is the shipping point. Mail daily by stage from Lawrenceburgh. George W. Hall, postmaster, general store and meat market.

KELSO. Formerly called Dover, with 150 inhabitants, is in Kelso township, Dearborn county, 14 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, and 7 miles northwest of Guilford on the C. I. St. L. & C. R. R., its shipping point. Has Catholic church and school. Mail semi-weekly. Wm. Swift, postmaster.

  • Andres John, wagonmaker.
  • Barker Edward, wagonmaker.
  • Bregeman B Father Rev (Catholic).
  • Hammerle B, hotel.
  • Hammerle Joseph, general store.
  • Korti Anton, shoemaker.
  • Merkle John, constable.
  • Murtaugh James, general store.
  • Probts John, justice of the peace.
  • Probts & Doyle, blacksmiths.
  • Shafer Philip, general store.
  • Snider Frank, shoemaker.
  • Swift Wm, Postmaster.
  • Theders B H, shoemaker.
  • Zimmer Adam, blacksmith.

LAWRENCEVILLE. With a population of 200, is situated in Jackson township, Dearborn county, 4 ½ miles north of Weisburg, its shipping point, on the C. I. St. L. & C. R. R., and 20 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg court house, contains a Methodist society and graded school. Mail tri-weekly. Francis Busald, postmaster.

  • Boerstler Adam, carpenter.
  • Brandt Charles, basket mnfr.
  • Brose John, carpenter.
  • Busald Francis, General Store.
  • Haefner John, blacksmith.
  • Hoff John, teacher.
  • Hoffman Jacob, general store.
  • Hoffman Joseph, blacksmith.
  • Luther George J, teacher.
  • Peter George, carpenter.
  • Rehm John, shoemaker.
  • Sahm Adam, flour and saw mill.
  • Theobald John, shoemaker.
  • Trager John, wagonmaker.
  • Williams George S, tanner.

LOGAN. Known locally as Logan Cross Roads, with a population of 75, is situated in township of same name, Dearborn County, 14 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat, and 5 miles west of Harrison, on the W. W. R. R. Logan has a Methodist church and district school. Mail received tri-weekly in summer, and semi-weekly in winter. John F. Gibson, postmaster.

  • Fagley Wm S, general store.
  • Gibson John F, General Store.
  • Rugg C W, justice of the peace.
  • Swales Wilson H sr, physician.
  • Swales Wilson H jr, physician.

MANCHESTER. Three miles south of Manchester station, the shipping depot, on the C. I. St. L. & C. R. R., contains 150 inhabitants, graded school, Methodist and Universalist churches, and is situated in township of same name, county of Dearborn, 12 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. Express, American. Mail daily. Samuel McMullin, postmaster.

  • Cappell Henry, cigars and tobacco.
  • Clark David H, blacksmith.
  • Claspill R C, blacksmith.
  • Craig T E, physician.
  • Crocker W F, general store.
  • Dunn Wm, Carpenter.
  • Gorby S S, general store.
  • Griffith George, cooper.
  • Harris N Rev (Methodist).
  • Haynes & Conger, flour mill.
  • Horbaugh L, tinner.
  • Kennedy James M, carpenter.
  • Kyle T M, physician.
  • Linems J C, blacksmith.
  • McMullen J L, meat market.
  • McMullen Samuel, General Store.
  • Morton & Claspill, harness.
  • Pummell Wm, painter.
  • Purlee David, blacksmith.
  • Riddle John V, agrl implts.
  • Ross Jasper, cooper.
  • Ruble Alexander, shoemaker.
  • Ruble John, justice of the peace.
  • Steinmetz George W, agrl implts.
  • True R S, wagonmaker.

MANCHESTER STATION. Dearborn county. (See Darling.)

MOORE’S HILL. Has a location on the O. & M. Ry., in Sparta township, Dearborn county, 16 miles west of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. Contains 600 inhabitants, Methodist church and graded school. Express, Ohio & Mississippi. Mail daily. J. W. Hayman, postmaster.

  • Adkins W R, meat market.
  • Adkinson A W Rev (Methodist).
  • Bowers A J, druggist and physician.
  • Canfield J V, wagonmaker and justice.
  • Clark W A, hotel.
  • Darby Thomas, blacksmith.
  • Daughters A P, general store and physician.
  • Fenton Thomas, agt O & M Ry and Ex Co.
  • French John S, undertaker.
  • Gault H B, general store.
  • Hancock E, boots and shoes.
  • Hayman J W, General Store.
  • Holcomb S D, millinery.
  • Jennings Thomas A, drugs.
  • John J P D, pres Moore’s Hill College.
  • Jones T C, cooper.
  • Lambertson J W, general store and justice.
  • Lowe John, carpenter.
  • Loyd O M, stock dealer.
  • Moore H D, general store.
  • Noble J H, carpenter and undertaker.
  • Pennington J C, live stock.
  • Pettit N C Rev (Baptist).
  • Risinger E, jeweler.
  • Schoble George, stoves and tinware.
  • Spencer J F, physician.
  • Stoneking David, saddler.
  • Wilson O G, saw mill.

NEW ALSACE. An enterprising German settlement of 500 inhabitants, in Kelso township, Dearborn county, 15 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, and 3 northeast of Weisburg Station, on C. I. St. L. & C. R. R. The village contains Catholic church and three schools. Its chief exports are hay, wheat, potatoes, hogs and cattle. Mail is received tri-weekly. Peter Werst, postmaster.

  • Benz Michael, meat market.
  • Blattner August, general store and saloon.
  • Burgermeister A, shoemaker.
  • Evan John, stoves and tinware.
  • Fette Gerhardt, Flour Mill.
  • Freeland John P, physician.
  • Gebhart Jacob, hotel and undertaker.
  • Gensheimer John, carpenter.
  • Glaab John, cooper.
  • Coffga A, cigar mnfg.
  • Hilbert George, general store.
  • Kichler John, blacksmith.
  • Klump Cornelius, blacksmith.
  • Krass Anton, cooper.
  • Labby Wm, general store and saloon.
  • Lang Mathias, carpenter.
  • Meyer Martin, Brewer.
  • Morgan Frederick, shoemaker.
  • Schwendemann Fred, stoves and tinware.
  • Stemler Sebastian, carpenter.
  • Stenger John A, shoemaker.
  • Werst Peter & Co, General Store.
  • Wolter George, barber.
  • Zix Michael, brewer.

SAINT LEON. Five miles south of its shipping point, on the W. W. R. R., in Kelso township, Dearborn county, contains 150 inhabitants, Catholic church and district school, and is located 18 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh court house. Brookville is the nearest bank location. Mail tri-weekly. Patrick Diver, postmaster.

  • Barnard Charles, shoemaker.
  • Bishoff Alois, miller.
  • Bishoff Leonard, brewer.
  • Bolach J Mrs, general store.
  • Bruder Basil, cooper.
  • Diver Patrick, General Store.
  • Doerfline Henry, blacksmith.
  • Donolan Wm, justice of the peace.
  • Gabriel John Rev (Catholic).
  • Hoffler Martin, shoemaker.
  • Hilbert John, wagonmaker.
  • Probst John, justice of the peace.
  • Stenger Charles, carpenter.
  • Stenger Christopher, shoemaker.
  • Stenger John C, Flour Mill.
  • Stenger Joseph, general store.
  • Stenger Peter, blacksmith.
  • Wells Charles, cooper.

SPARTA. In township of same name, county of Dearborn, is located 3 miles west of Moore’s Hill, the nearest rail approach on O. & M. Ry, and 14 miles west of Lawrenceburgh court house. Contains Baptist church, district school and receives mail tri-weekly. Population, 150. Frederick Slater, postmaster.

  • Bedunah J W, carpenter.
  • Chamberlain S B, physician.
  • Johnson J W, justice of the peace.
  • Slater F & Son, General Store.
  • Tyrrell Frank, blacksmith.

WEISBURGH. Thirty-eight miles northwest of Cincinnati on the C. I. St. L. & C. R. R., in Jackson township, Dearborn county, contains 150 inhabitants, Lutheran church, graded and parochial schools. Lawrenceburgh, the county seat, is 16 miles southeast. Hay and grain are shipped. Express, American, Mail daily. H Chairsell, postmaster.

  • Althoff C H Rev (Lutheran).
  • Bauermeister Wm Rev (Lutheran).
  • Buchert James, hotel and saloon.
  • Chairsell H, General Store.
  • Fermier Pierre, physician.
  • Gutzwiller Philip, blacksmith.
  • Hilbert G, wagonmaker.
  • Minneman F H, agrl implts.
  • Oelker C, cabinetmaker.
  • Schweitzer R H, general store.
  • Stohlman Louis, Harnessmaker.
  • Stumpke Fred, boots and shoes.
  • Walters John F, saloon.
  • Weis Christian, lumber.
  • Weis Philip, flour mill.

WILMINGTON. Two and one-half miles from the Ohio river and 1 from the B. & O. R. R., in Hogan township, Dearborn county, has 350 inhabitants and is situated 7 miles southwest of Lawrenceburg court house and 2 ½ west of Aurora. Contains Methodist church and district school. Mail daily. Elizabeth Livingston, postmaster.

  • Baker T L, general store.
  • Barnhart Joseph, wagonmaker.
  • Boardman B P, general store.
  • Bradford C H, painter.
  • Bridwell Wm & Co, meat market.
  • Brown R D, lawyer.
  • Chisman T L, carpenter.
  • Cottingham T W, blacksmith.
  • Duncan J W, justice of the peace.
  • Dunn Wm H, physician.
  • Goodrich M, confectioner.
  • Haynes John D, Lawyer.
  • Hilphenstine James Q, organs.
  • House James, justice of the peace.
  • Jackson John, shoemaker.
  • Livingston Elizabeth, Notions.
  • Miller O P, druggist.
  • Rawls Edward B Rev (Methodist).
  • Snell Joseph, blacksmith.
  • Taylor Wm, general store.
  • Todd James, wagonmaker.

WRIGHT’S CORNER. A settlement of 100 persons in Manchester township, Dearborn county, 8 miles west of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, location of nearest bank and shipping place, has a district school, Baptist and Methodist churches, and exports hay, grain and cattle. Mail tri-weekly. D. G. Devore, postmaster.

  • Bennett John, shoemaker.
  • Clark D H, blacksmith.
  • Devore D G, General Store.
  • Duncan D, shoemaker.
  • Howerton A, painter.
  • Jackson A D, carpenter.
  • Johnson J & Co, flour mill.
  • Kyle T M, physician.
  • McIlwain R, blacksmith.
  • Mandell J H, carpenter.
  • Mendell Wm, carpenter.
  • Ruble John, justice of the peace.
  • True R S, wagonmaker.

YORKVILLE. With a population of 100, is located in Dearborn county, 12 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, and 4 ½ miles northwest of Guilford, on C. I. St. L. & C. R. R. The village has a Catholic church and district school. Mail semi-weekly. M. Reidinger, postmaster.

  • Bruegeman H Rev (Catholic).
  • Dumont Michael, blacksmith.
  • Eye Joseph jr, saw mill.
  • Graff August, general store.
  • Hagar W, furniture.
  • Miller Francis Mrs, general store.
  • Miller J & G, blacksmiths.
  • Nordmeier H, shoemaker.
  • Reidinger M, postmaster.
  • Steinmetz Albert, blacksmith.
  • Steinmetz Michael, saloon.

Lawrenceburg – 1880 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1880-81. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1880.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive – Part 1 and Part 2

LAWRENCEBURGH. The county seat of Dearborn county, is located on the Ohio river, C. I. St. L. & C. and O. & M. R. Rs, 25 miles from Cincinnati, and 89 southeast of Indianapolis. The city is incorporated, has a bonded indebtedness of $71,300, is lighted by gas, and is an enterprising, thrifty manufacturing place of 5,000 inhabitants. It has excellent public buildings, six different religious societies, first-class graded and high schools, seven hotels, two banks—and two weekly newspapers, the Press (Republican) and Register (Democratic). The manufacturing interests of the place comprise a saw mill, planing mill, coffin factory, flour mill (with 12 run of burrs), a brewery, pump factory, two distilleries, wheel factory, stove foundry, and four large furniture manufactories, prominent among which is the McLean rocker and easy chair, which is undoubtedly the best chair of the kind on the market. Among its principal shipments are carriages, beer, whisky, flour, furniture and wheels. Express, American, Adams, O. & M. Telegraph, Western Union. Has the usual mail facilities. James F Vaughn, postmaster.

  • Ackert Charles O, sewing machines.
  • Adamson Ralph N, cigars and tobacco.
  • Adkins Elizabeth J Miss, dressmaker.
  • Adler Louis, general store.
  • Anderegg Christian, wheel mnfr.
  • Anderson Benjamin T W S, restaurant.
  • Askin Robert D, grocer.
  • Bainbridge Wm H, lawyer.
  • Baldwin E C & Co, furniture.
  • Barrott Enos, hides, pelts, etc.
  • Bartholomew House, Frank Weikel propr.
  • Bechtel Joseph, general store.
  • Bisby W B & Co, lumber dealers.
  • Bond Edwin P, physician.
  • Brogan & Harding, grocers.
  • Bruce Archibald W, cigar mnfr.
  • Burk James, grocer.
  • Burkam Joseph H, sash, door and blind mnfr.
  • Chance Euphrates I, agt Adams Ex Co.
  • Chapman Samuel, job printer.
  • Cheek John F & Co, Saloon and Billiard Room.
  • Cook A D & Bro, hardware.
  • Cook John F, clothing.
  • Crist & Son, hardware.
  • Crosby David, painter.
  • Crosby Jeremiah, justice of the peace.
  • Deuschle John, baker and confectioner.
  • Deuschle Lawrence Mrs, general store.
  • Dexheimer John P, blacksmith.
  • Dickenson Samuel, undertaker.
  • Dovell Edwin B, furniture.
  • Dorman Frank R, general store.
  • Dorman John S, general store.
  • Dowdell Wm H, lawyer.
  • Dowden Otho W, harnessmaker.
  • Dumont & Son, dentists.
  • Dunaway Isaac R, justice of the peace.
  • Emenaker Joseph, wagonmaker.
  • Emmet Phillip J, general store.
  • Erskine Anne J Miss, milliner.
  • Evans Oliver C, physician.
  • Eversole Benjamin C, justice of the peace.
  • Ferris Charles E, druggist.
  • Fichter Michael, boots and shoes.
  • First National Bank, capital $100,000, D W C Fitch pres, Henry Fitch cash.
  • Fitch George B, lawyer.
  • Fitch Harris, livery.
  • Fitch Wm J, grocer.
  • Fitter Charles, saloon.
  • Fleischman Charles A, barber.
  • Foshag Jacob, baker.
  • Fox Charles, meat market.
  • Francis Thomas, carpenter.
  • Frederick Louisa Mrs, saloon.
  • Freeman Thomas, hotel.
  • Garner Otto F, books and stationery.
  • Garnier John B, brewer.
  • Gatch James D, physician.
  • Gatch & Miller, physicians.
  • Gernert Katie Mrs, grocer.
  • Gould Sirene P Miss, millinery.
  • Graham & Bro, saw mill.
  • Grant Wm P, Groceries and Provisions, 57 High.
  • Green John P, physician.
  • Grill Joseph, tailor.
  • Gruber Joseph, grocer.
  • Hall Benjamin T Rev (Episcopalian).
  • Hammerle Jacob F, general store.
  • Harding Myron H, physician.
  • Harper Jesse, news depot.
  • Harryman Samuel E, dentist.
  • Hayes Charles F, lawyer. (See adv.)
  • Haynes & Thompson, lawyers.
  • Helmuth H R & Son, grocers.
  • Henderson Jacob, grocer.
  • Heustis B & O, blacksmiths.
  • Hibbets John C, insurance agent.
  • Hillman Edwin A, crockery.
  • Hitzfield Louis, hotel.
  • Hoernig George I, barber.
  • Homberg Justus, shoemaker.
  • Hoog Martin, saloon.
  • Hornburger John F, jeweler.
  • Huber Wm, cigars and tobacco.
  • Hunter Wm D H, insurance agent.
  • Hunter & O’Brien, proprs Lawrenceburgh Register.
  • Hunt’s Hotel, Clint Jones Proprietor. (See adv.)
  • Huschart Geo & Co, marble works.
  • Isherwood John, grocer.
  • Israel Charles, grocer.
  • Jansen John N, baker and confectioner.
  • Jeffries John, Saloon and Billiard Room. (See adv.)
  • Jerger Joseph, shoemaker.
  • Jones Clint, Proprietor Hunt’s Hotel. (See adv.)
  • Jordon Wm H, druggist.
  • Junker Abraham, saloon.
  • Kaleyer Clement, grocer.
  • Kastner Adam, baker.
  • Kaufman Simon, sewing machine.
  • Kaufman Simon Mrs, milliner.
  • Kestner T W & Co, meat market.
  • Kidd Hugh G, Stoves and Tinware, 73 High.
  • Kieffer Martin, books and stationary.
  • Kirsch Valentine, barber.
  • Klein Michael, saloon.
  • Kleinhans Minnie Mrs, dressmaker.
  • Klepper Hermann, Merchant Tailor. (See adv.)
  • Knoeble Christian, saloon.
  • Kohlermann Louis, undertaker and livery.
  • Krieg Frederick, tailor.
  • Krieger Joseph, baker.
  • Kunkel Adam, cigar mnfr.
  • Kupperschmid Leopold, jeweler.
  • Kurus Julius, baker and ice.
  • Lang Francis, grocer.
  • Larimer J E, propr Lawrenceburgh Press.
  • Lawrenceburgh Furniture Mnfg Co.
  • Lawrenceburgh Gas Co.
  • Lawrenceburgh Mill Co, flour mill.
  • Lawrenceburgh Press (weekly), Hunter & O’Brien pubs.
  • Liddell Oliver B, lawyer.
  • McCullough John C, druggist.
  • McGranahan Joseph, grocer.
  • McLean James H, Superintendent McLean Mnfg Co.
  • McLean Manufacturing Co, Manufacturers of the McLean Rocking and Easy Caster Chair, James H McLean Supt. (See adv.)
  • McMaer Stephen, saloon.
  • Matheus Philip L, insurance agt.
  • May Joseph, fancy goods.
  • Meili A M Rev (Lutheran).
  • Meyer Ernest, grocer.
  • Miami Stove Works.
  • Miami Valley Furniture Mnfg Co.
  • Miller Daniel H, livery.
  • Moody Alexander, barber.
  • Moore & Spooner, grocers.
  • Murdoch Wm H, agricultural implements.
  • Mysonhimer Phil, barber.
  • New Town Hotel, F X Volz, propr.
  • Oberting Nicholas, marshal.
  • Oertling Herman, horseshoer.
  • Ohio Valley Coffin Co.
  • People’s Bank, Wm Probasco, Braun & Co proprs.
  • Pfalzgraf George, wagonmaker.
  • Pfalzgraf Jacob, saloon.
  • Pfalzgraf Peter, saloon.
  • Pollock John R, barber.
  • Ratjen Charles J B, lawyer.
  • Reif Jacob, saloon.
  • Renner & Lang, coal and grain.
  • Rissel Margaret Mrs, saloon.
  • Roberts Edward, Harnessmaker. (See adv.)
  • Roberts George A, insurance agt.
  • Roberts George M, lawyer.
  • Robinson John W, grocer.
  • Rodenberg Frederick, grocer.
  • Roswog Frank, grocer.
  • Schaefer Jacob, wagonmaker.
  • Schlotter Melchior, blacksmith.
  • Schnider Anton, boots and shoes.
  • Schnider Wm, boots and shoes.
  • Schwartz & Adkinson, lawyers.
  • Seekatz Charles, boots and shoes.
  • Seekatz Wm, boots and shoes.
  • Shaw Archibald, Proprietor Fitch House.
  • Sicking Geo L, confectioner.
  • Sickling John, hotel.
  • Siemendel John G, shoemaker.
  • Slater Robert E, lawyer.
  • Smith John J, notions.
  • Sonderman J F Rev (Catholic).
  • Southeastern Indiana Fruit Preserving Co.
  • Sparks Bros, grocers.
  • Sprang Benjamin, saloon.
  • Squibb W P & Co, distillers.
  • Stagenwald John, notions.
  • Stapp Charles W, lawyer.
  • Stevenson Wm J, hotel.
  • Stine Louis, crockery.
  • Strasburger Samuel, general store.
  • Sturm Geo, cooper.
  • Tebbs Bros, grocers.
  • Terrill Wm M, physician.
  • Thompson John P, carpenter.
  • Tittel Joseph, lumber.
  • Ulrey Joel P, dentist.
  • Vogel George P, grocer.
  • Volz Frank X, hotel.
  • Wagner Catherine Mrs, grocer.
  • Walker James, livery.
  • Walnut Street House, John Sicking propr.
  • Walsh Nicholas J, distiller.
  • Walter Charles G, dry goods.
  • Walter Peter, wagonmaker.
  • Walter Rudolph, druggist.
  • Weikel Frank, hotel.
  • Weilder G Rev (Methodist).
  • Wells Martin L Rev (Methodist).
  • Wesler Frederick, coal.
  • Wesler Henry, cooper.
  • Wiles Jacob C, merchant tailor.
  • Willers August, locksmith.
  • Willson Samuel N Rev (Presbyterian).
  • Winter George D, horseshoer.
  • Woehle Herman, baker.
  • Wolff John B, grocer.
  • Woodward Sheldon G, physician.
  • Wuest Albert, boots and shoes.
  • Zengel A, photographer.
  • Zins Peter, boots and shoes.
  • Zix Joseph jr, saloon.

Aurora – 1880 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1880-81. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1880.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive – Part 1 and Part 2

AURORA. Pleasantly located on the Ohio river, in Center township, Dearborn county, 4 miles below Lawrenceburgh, the county seat, 25 below Cincinnati, and 90 southeast of Indianapolis. The place was laid out in 1819, was incorporated in 1848, and is now a flourishing business city, traversed by the O. & M. Ry. Owing to its superior transportation facilities, Aurora is quite an extensive manufacturing place, having the largest distillery in Indiana, and that, together with a large brewery, nail factory, brickyard, two saw mills, one furniture factory, two flour mills, a stave and heading factory, chair factory, and one foundry, comprise the principal manufacturing interests. Among the chief features of the place are its ten churches of different denominations, two handsome school buildings, seven hotels, a national bank, two weekly newspapers—the Independent and Saturday News—and a handsome opera house. The city, from its beautiful location, is very attractive and has an excellent fire department, is well lighted by gas, patrolled by police, and is, in fact, a very pleasant, thrifty place. Population 5,441. Liquors, hay, furniture, iron, nails, chairs and grain are the leading exports. Express, Adams and O. & M. Telegraph, Western Union. Mail received 8 times per day by rail, and 3 times by boat. John Walker, postmaster.

  • Aurora Gas Light, Coke and Coal Co, capital $30,000, H W Smith president, Fred A York superintendent, W E Gibson treasurer.
  • Aurora Iron and Nail co, Capital $1,000,000. O P Cobb President, J S Stratton Secretary, L M Faulk Treasurer.
  • Aurora Valley Furniture Co, Capital $10,000, Fred Willman President, Wm Willman Superintendent and Treasurer.
  • Bagsby T C, carpenter.
  • Baker Walter S, insurance agent.
  • Barker Wm, carpenter.
  • Basler Henry, merchant tailor.
  • Bauer John H, tailor.
  • Beaty David B, sewing machines.
  • Bicker F W, physician.
  • Bitner Henry, barber.
  • Blackmore Henry, barber.
  • Blackmore Olive M Mrs, dressmaker.
  • Bloom A & Bro, grocers.
  • Bond Richard C, physician.
  • Braunagel Egiduis, saloon.
  • Brison William W, grocer.
  • Brown Robert D, lawyer.
  • Bruce Amos R, lawyer.
  • Bruce & Craig, lumber mnfrs.
  • Burton Richard J, wagon maker.
  • Busby Isaac, proprietor, Mansion house.
  • Calvert David W, propr Saturday News.
  • Canfield William W, lawyer.
  • Carbaugh Isaac H, justice of the peace.
  • Carter Frank A, crockery and glassware.
  • Chambers, Stevens & Co, general store.
  • Chapin Addison M Rev (Presbyterian).
  • Cobb John & Co, chair mnfrs.
  • Cobb Louis W, propr Dearborn Independent.
  • Cobb O P & Co, hardware & grocers.
  • Cochran G & L Misses, milliners.
  • Collins Lawrence, shoemaker.
  • Crescent Brewing Company, Capital $250,000, J W Gaff Pres, J R Vail Sec, S D Langtree Mangr, Cor. John and Decatur.
  • Davidson A C Rev (Baptist).
  • Day William P, undertaker.
  • Dearborn Independent (weekly), L W Cobb, propr.
  • Dewey E P Mrs, milliner.
  • Dobel A & Bro, boots and shoes.
  • Dobel Patrick, grocer.
  • Downey Erastus S, agricultural implements.
  • Drester Benjamin F, carpenter.
  • Droge & Donselman, flour mill.
  • Dunn Isaac M, lawyer.
  • Eagle House, Leonard Richt, proprietor.
  • Epicurean Hotel, Henry Hahm, proprietor.
  • Epstein Abraham, clothing.
  • Erle Phillip, grocer.
  • Farmers’ Exchange House, E. Schroeder, proprietor.
  • Fehling Charles, Jr, grocer.
  • Feustel Ernst, saloon.
  • First National Bank, capital $200,000, Thomas Gaff prest, E H Davis cashier.
  • Fisher Joseph, grocer.
  • Fisk Bros., carriage and wagon manfrs.
  • Flohr John, barber.
  • Freeman Amzi W Rev (Presbyterian).
  • Fritz Hiram, wagon mnfr.
  • Gaff T & J W & Co, Distillers.
  • Gehrisk Joseph, shoemaker.
  • Gerard Jerome B, physician.
  • Giegoldt J L & J F, meat market.
  • Giegoldt Michael, Propr Indiana House.
  • Gleason & Son, confectioners.
  • Goldsmith C & Bros, general store.
  • Graham John, lumber mnfr.
  • Gramly Ira B Rev (Universalist).
  • Hahn Henry, propr Epicurean Hotel.
  • Haines Abraham B, physician.
  • Hamiah Mrs, dressmaker.
  • Haring Emil L, dentist.
  • Haring Matthew, furniture and undertaker.
  • Hart Joseph, clothing.
  • Hauck Julius, barber.
  • Hauck Louis, barber.
  • Held J Ph H, merchant tailor.
  • Henley J H Rev (Universalist).
  • Henry Wm C, physician.
  • Herdegen Charles, agt Adams Ex Co.
  • Herdegen & Kress, grocers.
  • Hibbett Margaret A Mrs, milliner.
  • Holman & Holman, lawyers.
  • Horr Phillip, watches, clocks and jewelry.
  • Housemeyer Frank, grocer.
  • Hunt Ferdinand Rev Father (Catholic).
  • Hunt Walker & Son, brick mnfrs.
  • Hurlbert Lewis G, lumber.
  • Indiana House, Michael Giegoldt, Propr.
  • Jelley Charles S., lawyer.
  • Jenkins Charles W, confectioner.
  • Johnson Adam, baker and confectioner.
  • Johnson John A, confectioner.
  • Johnson Bros, flour mill.
  • Kassebaum Fred W, marble works.
  • Kastner Phillip, grocer and baker.
  • Kerr Mahlon B, blacksmith.
  • Kirsch Jacob, saloon and hotel.
  • Knight Sarah Mrs, fancy goods.
  • Koehler Peter, grocer and saloon.
  • La Mar J Howard, general store.
  • Lamb & Treon, physicians.
  • Langtree & Mitchell, grocers.
  • Lansberry Alexander B, wagonmaker.
  • Lansberry James W, furniture.
  • Leibecke Charles, druggist.
  • Leive, Parks & Stapp, lessees opera house.
  • Leive W & Bro, watches, clocks and jewelry.
  • Lindsay Thomas O, carpenter.
  • Loslein George, shoemaker.
  • Lostutter, Stratton & Jelley, insurance agt.
  • Lozier Abram, grocer.
  • McArdle James, grocer.
  • McClellan Mattie E Miss, fancy goods and notions.
  • McConnell Robert A, dry goods.
  • McConnell William R, constable.
  • McCreary & Niebaum, dry goods.
  • McHenry & Macker, lumber.
  • McIntyre Isabell Mrs, confectionary.
  • McIntryre John A, furniture.
  • McMullen & Downey, lawyers.
  • Maloney Michael, propr Valley House.
  • Mansion House, Isaac Busby, propr.
  • Marger Henry, meat market.
  • Margileth B, picture frames.
  • Marshall H J & Co, druggists.
  • Martin Charles, saloon.
  • Mattox Charles, agt O & M Ry and Ex Co.
  • Merkel Adolph, grocer.
  • Meyer Joseph, clothing.
  • Milburn John N, jewelry.
  • Mitchell Maggie B Mrs, milliner.
  • Mueller Charles C, druggist.
  • Mueller John M, propr Mueller House.
  • Mulberger & Son, stoves and tinware.
  • Mulvany John M, shoemaker.
  • Nees John A, saloon and hotel.
  • Oester Nicholas, Wholesale Wines and Liquors, and Agent for Celebrated Malakof Bitters, Fine Kentucky Whiskies, Swiss and Limburger Cheese, Holland Herrings and Russian Sardines, ss Third, e Main.
  • Opera House, Leive, Parks & Stapp lessees.
  • Oswald George, grocer and baker.
  • Palmer John, painter.
  • Parks John A, lawyer.
  • Pelgen Peter Mrs, grocer.
  • Peters Jacob, carpenter and undertaker.
  • Petescher John, saloon.
  • Phillip George, saloon.
  • Pickelheimer Moses S, lawyer.
  • Rabe Hermann, grocer.
  • Rabenstem Henry, tailor.
  • Rees Ralph W, Hardware and Cutlery, e s Main n Third.
  • Reiche H Rev (German Methodist).
  • Reichert Fred, saloon.
  • Renner George, chief of police.
  • Richt Leonard, propr Eagle House.
  • Riddell J A & Co, druggists.
  • Riggs Geo A, grocer.
  • Ritter Christopher, meat market.
  • Ritter Christopher H, grocer.
  • Ritter George, cigar mnfr.
  • Roach Samuel G, dry goods.
  • Roberts John W, saddles and harness.
  • Roberts Omar F, lawyer.
  • Robertson D A Rev (Methodist).
  • Runkle George Rev (German Lutheran).
  • Saturday News (weekly), D W Calvert proprietor.
  • Schaefer George, boots and shoes.
  • Schroeder Ernst, proprietor Farmers’ Exchange House.
  • Schub Mary E Mrs, hairwork.
  • Siemantel George, grocer and baker.
  • Siemantel John H, saloon and bowling alley.
  • Siemantel Simon, grocer and saloon.
  • Skirving Andrew, blacksmith.
  • Smith Edwin, physician.
  • Smith T Curtis, physician.
  • Somerfield Louis, merchant tailor.
  • Somerfield & Meyer, gents’ furnishing goods.
  • Spaeth H P & Co, hardware.
  • Speedy James A, tailor and city clerk.
  • Stamm Adolph, saloon.
  • Stamm Julius, Freizzer bit manfr.
  • Stapp David H, lawyer.
  • Stedman & Co, founders and machinists.
  • Stoll Leonard, meat market.
  • Stratton Loren S, general store.
  • Stunk Ferdinand, saloon and grocer.
  • Suerman August, cigar mnfr.
  • Suermann Edward, saloon.
  • Sutton George & Son, physicians.
  • Taylor George W, livery.
  • Thompson James W, grocer.
  • Tuck Nelson H, photographer.
  • Twentyman John, shoemaker.
  • Urley J P, dentist.
  • Uhley William, barber.
  • Valley House, Michael Maloney propr.
  • Walker Alfred D, blacksmith.
  • Walker A Mrs, dressmaker.
  • Walker John, Postmaster, s w cor Second and Mechanic.
  • Walton James N, photographer.
  • Webster Mary C Miss, milliner.
  • Welch Charles O, confectioner.
  • Wheeler Piercy, saddles and harness.
  • Wilber Robert C, grocer.
  • Wilke John A, dry goods.
  • Wilke John H, grocer.
  • Winkley Richard T, grain and commission merchants.
  • Wood Henry, flour.
  • Wright Thomas, grocer.
  • Wymond Philip, cooper.
  • Wymond Samuel & Co, coopers.
  • Wymond & Hayes, grocers.
  • York & Briddell, livery.

Ohio County – 1862 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
George W. Hawes’ Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1862 and 1863. Indianapolis : G. W. Hawes, 1862.

ABERDEEN
A post village of Ohio county, 10 miles south-west from Rising Sun, 90 miles southeast from Indianapolis, and 45 miles south-west from Cincinnati. Population 50.

Alphabetical List of Professions, Trades, Etc.

  • Gillespie R. B., gunsmith.
  • Gould E. W., cabinet maker.
  • Gould S. A., chair maker.
  • Griswell E. T., cooper.
  • Griswell W. R., blacksmith.
  • Luther T. & I., steam flouring and grist mill.
  • Luther & Longwood, steam saw mill.
  • Mead W., cabinet maker.
  • Nettle James, cooper.
  • SISSON D. W., GENERAL MERCHANT.

BEAR BRANCH
A post office of Ohio County, on a small stream of the same name, 14 miles west from Rising Sun, 12 miles north from Vevay, and 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

COOPERSVILLE
A post office of Ohio county, near the Dearborn county line, on the Lawrenceburg and Madison State road, 7 miles west from Rising Sun, 40 miles from Cincinnati, and about 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

HARTFORD
A post village of Ohio county, on Laughrey creek, 8 miles west from Rising Sun, and 80 miles south-east from Indianapolis. Population 114. Also a village of the same name in Vigo county. See Pimento post office.

RISING SUN
A post town and the capital of Ohio county, situated on the Ohio river, 35 miles below Cincinnati, and about 100 miles south-east from Indianapolis. Population 2,000.

Alphabetical List of Professions, Trades, Etc.

  • Babb & Lemmon, editors and proprietors Indiana Weekly Visitor, corner Main and Front.
  • Baxter J. S., boots and shoes, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Berkshire William, blacksmith, Fifth, bet. Walnut and Poplar.
  • Best Mrs. S., milliner, Front, bet. Main and Second.
  • Birdzell C., meat store, Main, bet. Walnut and Market.
  • Calkin Miss L., millinery and fancy goods, Main bet. Market and Walnut.
  • CITY HOTEL, CHARLES REOHM, PROPRIETOR, FRONT, BET. MAIN AND SECOND.
  • Clark Eli, jeweler, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Clore Wm., blacksmith, Walnut, bet. First and Second.
  • Cullen Wm., merchant tailor, 10 Main.
  • Cullen & Grace, druggists, Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
  • DODD H. E. & SON, STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, MAIN, BET. MARKET AND WALNUT.
  • Downey A. C., attorney at law, 10 Main.
  • Downey H. A., attorney at law, 10 Main.
  • DUNNE P. J., JEWELER, 2 MAIN.
  • Elliott Israel, blacksmith, cor. Front and Walnut.
  • English Oliver, brick mason, cor. Broad Alley and Second.
  • Enoch A. C., boots and shoes, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Espy H. S. & H., groceries, produce, queensware, &c., corner Main and Market.
  • Fisher D., boots and shoes, 14 Main.
  • French John J. & Co., grocers and produce dealers, cor. Main and Front.
  • Garey Enos, cabinet maker, Market, bet. Main and Grand.
  • GAREY JOHN W., BAKER, GROCER, AND CONFECTIONER, MAIN, BET. FRONT AND MARKET.
  • Gillespie William, physician, Market, bet. Main and Second.
  • Grace J. & Son, groceries, produce, queensware, boots, shoes, &c., Market, bet. Main and Second.
  • Hall Frank, bakery, 4 Main.
  • Hall Wm. T., carpenter, cor. Main and Market.
  • Harris John, carpenter, Market, between Main and Fourth.
  • Hathaway B. J., prop’r Aurora and Lawrenceburg Telegraph Line, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • HATHAWAY & CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, MAIN, BET. FRONT AND MARKET.
  • Herdegen Adam, wharf boat, Levee, bet. Main and Second.
  • Hewitt J., groceries and provisions, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Horsfall Thos., tailor, cor. Main and Market.
  • Indiana Weekly Visitor, Babb & Lemmon, editors and prop’rs, corner Main and Front.
  • Jelly J. S., attorney at law, Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
  • Jessup D. H., physician, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Jones H. J., groceries and produce, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Jones & Sill, stoves and tin ware, corner Main and Front.
  • McAVOY & BROTHER, DRUGGISTS, MAIN, BET. FRONT AND MARKET.
  • McKibben C. T., physician, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Massey Mrs. E. J., millinery, Front, bet. Main and Walnut.
  • Marble Ira T., grocery and oyster saloon, 4 Main.
  • Marquett & Mack, saddlers, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Martin Richard, saddler, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Martin Richard, livery stable, Front, bet. Main and Second.
  • Merrill H., blacksmith, corner Grand and Walnut.
  • Miles W., books and stationery, 14 Main.
  • MONROE WM., GROCER, PRODUCE AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, 6 MAIN.
  • Morgan B., hat and cap store, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Reister & Co., prop’rs foundry and iron shop, 12 Main.
  • REOHM CHARLES, PROP’R CITY HOTEL, BET. MAIN AND SECOND.
  • Rising Sun Insurance Co., S. Hathaway, president, B. J. Hathaway, secretary, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Schofield Joseph, woolen factory, corner Front and Fifth.
  • Scoggin and Wilber, grocers and produce dealers, cor. Main and Market.
  • Seward Samuel, dealer in lumber and coal, cor. Front and Market.
  • Smith Wm. H., carpenter, cor. Fourth and Market.
  • Snyder John H., baker and confectioner, 18 Market.
  • Steele Wm., blacksmith, Main, opp. Court House.
  • STEWART S. H., ATTORNEY AT LAW, MAIN BET. MARKET AND WALNUT.
  • Sullivan W. H., physician, cor. Main and Market.
  • Summers Thomas, stoves and tin ware, cor. Main and Walnut.
  • Talbott J. W., steam flour mill, cor. Main and Front.
  • Thompson Platt, stoves and tinware, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Walker J. S., boots and shoes, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Wells J. C., general store, cor. Main and Market.
  • Whitlock, J. T., undertaker and cabinet maker, Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
  • Williams H. T., physician, Main, between Front and Market.
  • Works Jno. J., grocery and provision dealer, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Wright E. H., steam flour and saw mill, cor. Front and Second.
  • Wright J., barber, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Wright Nathaniel, blacksmith, cor. Second and Walnut.
  • Yonge R. S., chair maker, Main, between Market and Walnut.
  • Ziegler J. & Co., staple and fancy dry goods, Main, bet. Front and Market.