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Heartland stories of heroism, tragedy, mystery, and more

Decatur County, Indiana, may be small town America, but its history is exceptionally fascinating. Local luminary Will Cumback was not only a noted statesman but also a good friend to President Abraham Lincoln. The Underground Railroad ran through the county. The first tree on the Decatur County Courthouse Tower was seen in 1870, and a tree has grown there ever since. David Letterman's first broadcasting job was at WTRE in Greensburg, and the last no-hitter in the history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was thrown by Burney's Janet Rumsey.

Join history teacher and Greensburg native John Pratt on a journey through the colorful history of Decatur County.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781467149327
  • ISBN-10: 1467149322
  • Publisher: History Press
  • Publish Date: March 2022
  • Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds
  • Page Count: 144

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