Early Madison County churches shaped by pioneer methodists
A century of religious work in Madison County is recounted as churches formed from circuit riders in homes and schools. Key seeds include Pendleton 1828, Anderson 1827, Perkinsville 1828, and many later builds. The narrative traces multiple congregations across towns, their first meeting places, notable structures, mergers, and long term community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Pendleton
11Th and
Delaware Sts
John Leach
Williams
11Th St
Meridian Sts
Walgreen Drug Store
Perkinsville
Alexandria
Cabin
County
Berry St
Pennsylvania
Fall Creek Township
Jonathan Thomas
Whitewater
White Chapel United Brethren
Lambert
Augustus W. Drury
Marion R. Drury
United Brethren
Frankton
Lutheran Church of
New Columbus
East Christian Church
Markleville
Peewee
Jupiter Store
Elwood
Quincey
Duck Creek
West Main St
Florida Station
Methodist Churc
William Lowe
Croan
Christian Church
Chestnut Grove
Mounds Rd
St. Mary's Church
Bethel Methodist Church
Bethel Church
Allen
Summitville
Methodist Church
Main Street
Frances Terry
Second Methodist Church
North Anderson
Mt Hope Church
Mt. Gilead
Pendleton United
Presbyterian Church
Jackson Sts
Trinity Episcopal Church
Doxey Opera House
Weiler-Banner
13Th
Lincoln Sts
First
United Evangelical United Brethren
Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Probate
County Court House
Lansberry
Sherman
Superior Court Room
First Baptist Church
Oren
Westth St
West 11Th St
Brock
14Th
Second Baptists
Deacon Cole
Hendricks St
Sherman St
Bonge era defined Anderson High School sports dominance
Carl Bonge, a five foot coach and longtime athletic director at Anderson High School, built eight Indiana state cross country titles and multiple NCC crowns from the mid 1940s to early 1960s. His teams set a standard in Indiana track and cross country, with a lasting impact on the program and local athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bonge
Anderson High School
Indiana
Bonge
Anderson
NCC
Mishawaka
Carl
Mr. Bonge
Carl M. Bonge
AHS
Elwood List of Mayors Through the Years
A historic roll lists Elwood mayors from 1800 onward. Key figures include Finch, Harbit, Smith, Call, Farnshell, Armfield, Brumbaugh, Tunis, Lewis, Faust, Bonham, Gustin, Fortson, Stockdale, and current mayor as of March 1967. The record notes resignations for posts, re-elections, and transitions up to 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celaarity
W. A. Finch
F. M. Harbit
Finch
W. C. Smith
Smith
J. W. Call
Call
E. E. Farnshell
C. F. Armfield
Farnshell
Austin Brumbaugh
Elmer Tunis
John Lewis
A. W. Faust
Faust
State Industrial Board
George Foster
George Bonham
Orla Wann
Bonham
Tunis
Elmo Gustin
Robert Fortson
Lathar Stockdale
Madison County Band Capital of Indiana Highlighted
Madison County is described as Indiana’s band capital due to standout high school ensembles. Historical notes recall Anderson Coronet Band formed in 1854 with leaders and members listed, a high-valued instrument collection, and Perkinsville Silver Coronet Band formed in 1872 with early members including William Wise and George Richwine among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Indiana
Anderson
Perkinsville
Anderson Coronet
G. W. Kline
A.J. Makepeace
J. M. Jackson
Hi. B. Makepeace
James van Ort
Samuel van Pelt
Wiliam May
James Willetts
William Wise
George Richwine
Matt Lee
James Lemon
Willam Zeller
M. Beckwith
Francis Shively
Eliott Lee
William Kurtz
Wiliam Exchison
Madison County Poor Farm History and Moves
Ages of Madison County Poor House trace moves from a south of Anderson site struck by lightning in 1865 to a Richland Township farm, then to Union Township, becoming the Madison County Farm. In the 1950s much farmland sold to create Anderson Airport, though county care for the indigent continues at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Lapel United Brethren
Fishersburg
First Christian Church
Anderson
East Lynn St
First Christian
Allen Chapel
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Joseph Richardson
Westerfield Hall
Doyle Block
15Th St
Sherman
Hendricks St
Sheridan St
Richland Township
Union Township
Madison County Farm
Tasty Yesteryear Recipes Presented
A collection of preserved fruit ideas and jelly recipes including marmalade from Seville oranges, brandied peaches, tomato honey, rice jelly, pears in sugar syrup, tomato figs, grapes in brandy with sugar, raspberry jelly, and orange jelly made with isinglass. Recipes advise careful cooking times and sugar ratios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Whetstone
Whetstone Christian
New Light
Congregational Christian Church
Evangelical Reform
Whetstone United Church of Christ
Anderson Herald
E. C. Toner
W. B. Campbell
Ben Wright
Ayacaeel Carmacy Sweet
PSC Mary's Catholic Church
Sisters ‘of Holy Cross
Riley Chapel United Brethren
Moss
Baker Hill
Elm Grove
Jactaon
Lafayette Township
Killbuck
Citizens’ Bank
Individal
Spiritualist Society
13Th and
Madison Ave
Chesterfield
Spiritualist’s Association of Indiana
St. John’s Lutheran Evangelical Church
South Park
John ‘Oborn
Meridian Street
Nerenanis Invasseu
22Nd Lts
Church of the Brethren
Dunkards
Victory Chapel
Hamilton County
Friends Church
Friends
Fairmount Quarterly Meeting
14Th and
Central Ave
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Radema
Cergymen
Mary Baker Eddy
Church of Christ, Scientist
Bethany
WT. Durbin
Madison Avenue
20Th St
John Oborn
14Th Street
Grace Methodist
Bethany Christian Church
W. M. Harkins
Bethany Church
Thompson and ‘Son
Once Seay Fre Alarm and
Telegramon
Citizens Bank
Union Building
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