This photo is dated July 17, 1999.
100 years ago
County has five history markers
The Indiana Historical Commission has issued a bulletin in which is recorded some very interesting history concerning markers that have been set up in different places in Indiana, including Jackson county, to mark historical spots and events.
The site of the old fort at Vallonia, which was used as a stockade against the Indians, and where General John Tipton and his men were located for some time, has been marked by a large stone marker erected by the Jackson County Historical Society in 1916.
75 years ago
School enrollment to grow steadily
Although Seymour does not face an immediate housing problem for its school population, as do many cities throughout the state, school enrollment here is headed toward a steady increase, hitting a five-year peak in 1953, figures released today by Adolph Zollman, superintendent of the Seymour public schools, reveal.
50 years ago
Funds approved for street work
Two projects involving Seymour streets have been approved by the Indiana Arterial Road and Street Board at a total cost of over one-half million dollars.
The Seymour projects were among about 70 city and county projects for which the board will approve more than $3 million and the local governments almost $4.6 million, Highway Commission Chairman Richard Boehning announced.
Local projects includes construction of West Second street between Community Drive as extended and Lasher Drive with the board to contribute $291,000 and the city $60,000.
25 years ago
Seeking an end to domestic violence
Combatting domestic violence in Jackson County soon will be taking a more outward stance in reaching victims.
A meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Council Chambers in Seymour will let organizers know how far they have to come in helping victims become more informed about domestic violence and getting away from it.
“In Jackson County, we’re currently working on establishing a emergency response system,” said Ursula Williams who oversees Turning Point activities in Jackson County.