Historic Tales Of Decatur County Indiana

Download or read book Historic Tales of Decatur County, Indiana written by John Pratt and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.