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Indiana County History Spurs Town Growth and Trade
Indiana, seat of Indiana County, traces its roots to 1764 with George Findley and settlers. The site chosen by George Clymer in 1805, central and well connected, spurred court buildings, a borough charter in 1816, and rapid growth. By 1922 Indiana boasted new schools, a State Normal, multiple banks, growing industries, and robust rail links with the BUffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh line boosting coal and commerce. The town focused on education, health, and infrastructure to become a regional hub.
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Indiana
Indiana County
Tneana
George Findley
Kumroy
Wilson
Penn
Cherry Tree
Kittanning
Cherryree
Susquehanna River
Cambria
Clearfield
White Township
Vergns Moorhead
Wranklin County
Ralston Farm
Conrad Lice
Lancaster County
Smith
Greensburg
Indiana Normal Commony
Dian
Indiana Borough
Ienry Shyrock
Indiana House
Robert Coulter
George Clymer
Philadelphia
Twolick and
Yellow Creeks
Homer City
Clyiier
Sixth Street
John Aalor
Blairsville
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Ans
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffalo
Rochester
Ued
Great Lakes
Church Street
Carpenter Avenue
Clearfieit Bituminous Coal Company
Water
Eighth Streets
Chamber of Commerce
Indimht
Rotarians
Kiwanians
Indiana State Normal School
First National
Farmers Bank & Trust Co
Savings & Trust Co
Deposit Bank
Citizens Bank
Building & Loan Association
Diamond Glass Works
McCreary Rubber Works
United States
King Razor
Indiana Foundry
Indiana Macaroni
Indiana Lumber & Supply Co
Daugherty
Consolidated Lumber & Supply Co