Muncie History A n electronic scrapbook about a small town with great spirit! City Incorporated in 1865 Cite source: Muncie-Delaware County, Chamber of.

cite source: www.muncie.com cite source: www.muncie.com

Muncie HistoryMuncie HistoryA n electronic scrapbook about a small town with great spirit!A n electronic scrapbook about a small town with great spirit!

City Incorporated in 1865City Incorporated in 1865

Cite source: Muncie-Delaware County, Chamber of Commerce.2/15/2005. [ www..muncie.com]


Origins of MuncieOrigins of Muncie Muncie of Delaware County is about 50 miles Muncie of Delaware County is about 50 miles

from Indianapolis.from Indianapolis.

Delaware County got it’s name from the Delaware County got it’s name from the Delaware Indians. They came from Ohio to Delaware Indians. They came from Ohio to Indiana in 1770’s.Indiana in 1770’s.

Munceetown, near present day Muncie was one Munceetown, near present day Muncie was one of the Indian towns.of the Indian towns.

Muncie became a city in 1865.Muncie became a city in 1865.Two maps of Muncie Area

Cite source:

Muncie Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Map Archive Collection.


First Leaders in MuncieFirst Leaders in MuncieIn 1830, I walked to Muncietown carrying“a small bundle of clothes, four law books, and $4.75 and began practicing law.I did pretty well!Served as legislator, Speaker of the House, Judge and Congressman.I died in 1879.

I am David Kilgore’s son.I was the Mayor of Muncie from 1879-1881I was a successful lawyer and Director of Chicago, Indiana & Eastern Railway.I died in 1919

Goldsmith Coffeen Gilbert is my nameI am one of the founders of Muncie.I settled in Muncie in 1826 and purchasedHackley Reserve. I operated a trading post downtown& donated land so that Muncie could become a county seat.

My name is Dr. Samual P. AnthonyI am to the great town of MuncieIn 1831I was a businessman and doctor.I invested heavily in real estate.I died in 1876.

Cite source:Muncie Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Archive Collection.


The Ball The Ball FamilyFamilyFive brothers came to Five brothers came to

Muncie Indiana from New Muncie Indiana from New York at the turn of the York at the turn of the

century.century.

Why? Cheap energy Why? Cheap energy

And the gas bomb!And the gas bomb!

A Muncie Historical Icon

Frank and Bessie Ball home

Cite source:Muncie Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Map Archive Collection.


The Ball Family Contributes The Ball Family Contributes Greatly!Greatly!

Began major businessBegan major businesscreating canning jars.creating canning jars.

Financially contributed to starting of Financially contributed to starting of Ball State University, & Ball HospitalBall State University, & Ball Hospital

Economically helped create jobsEconomically helped create jobs

In last ten years contributed toIn last ten years contributed toCultural DevelopmentCultural Developmentthrough Minnetrista Cultural Center through Minnetrista Cultural Center and family mansions being usedand family mansions being used

and more…and more…

Beneficence: Given to B.S.U in 1937by the Ball Family.Cite source:

Ball state University Photo Collection


The Streets where we live!The Streets where we live!

Central High School


City Hall

Main Street

Delaware Hotel


Every Town has one!Every Town has one!Beech Grove Cemetery

Saint LawrenceCatholic Church

Carnegie Library

Look on-line at different Communities. What types of buildings are the same?:



People make it realPeople make it real



Automobile comes to MuncieAutomobile comes to Muncie

Muncie’s first car was steam propelled built in 1890!“Real’ cars came in the 1900’s.

Tell us how the car has changed life for people.Find examples from three sources.

Cite source: Muncie Public Library, Local History and Genealogy Archive collection

The Muncie Field House,. Car show). 1/20/05.[ http:// www.bsu.edu/web/bgeelhoed/fieldhousepicts.htm]


Folks Who Make a DifferenceFolks Who Make a Difference

Mr. Munson went on to serve asState Legislator for 10 years. He iscurrent caucus counsel to the Speaker of the

House..

Hurley GoodallMuncie Citizen, LeaderState LegislatorAuthorSocial Activist for change

Cite Source: Spurgeon, Wiley W. 1999.Muncie at the Millennium. Muncie In: Muncie Newspaper. 112p.The Magician ( Bruce Munson). Muncie, In: Muncie Central High School, Year Book Staff. 49 p.


ArtifactsArtifactsArticles are on display at Muncie Public LibraryArticles are on display at Muncie Public Library

Carnegie BranchCarnegie Branch

Child’s washboardAnd playing card

House hold articles Circ early 1800’s

Gas MaskAnd other artifacts circ 1910

Cite source: Minnetrista Cultural Center: Collection of Millennium Artifacts


Links for more informationLinks for more informationon Muncie Historyon Muncie History

Websites:Websites:

Muncie Public Library, Local History & GenealogyMuncie Public Library, Local History & Genealogy

http://www.munpl.org/Main_Pages/genealogy.htmhttp://www.munpl.org/Main_Pages/genealogy.htm

Crossroads of America: Early Indiana HistoryCrossroads of America: Early Indiana History

http://www.countyhistory.com/delaware/http://www.countyhistory.com/delaware/

Ball State University-Archives & Special CollectionsBall State University-Archives & Special Collections

http://www.bsu.edu/library/collections/archiveshttp://www.bsu.edu/library/collections/archives//

Delaware County Historical SocietyDelaware County Historical Society

http://www.dchsmunciein.org/our_web_links.htmhttp://www.dchsmunciein.org/our_web_links.htm


Books & AV Materials on MuncieBooks & AV Materials on Muncie

Books:Books: Magic Middletown by Dwight W. HooverMagic Middletown by Dwight W. Hoover Dick Greene’s Neighborhood by John B. StrawDick Greene’s Neighborhood by John B. Straw Muncie at the Millenium, by Wiley.W. SpurgeonsMuncie at the Millenium, by Wiley.W. Spurgeons Muncie & Delaware County: an historical sketch by Richard Muncie & Delaware County: an historical sketch by Richard

A. GreenA. Green Muncie Past, Present & Future by Bob CunninghamMuncie Past, Present & Future by Bob Cunningham How dear to my Heart by Emily KimbroughHow dear to my Heart by Emily Kimbrough

Video:Video: Ed Ball’s Century – by WIPB TV video recordingEd Ball’s Century – by WIPB TV video recording


Create an electronic scrapbook on yourCreate an electronic scrapbook on yourfavorite Muncie neighborhoodfavorite Muncie neighborhood..

Now it’s your turn!Now it’s your turn! Look up images, stories, Look up images, stories,

maps and more.maps and more. Research on-line, use Research on-line, use

databases.databases. Talk to a librarianTalk to a librarian Interview a citizen who Interview a citizen who

has lived in your area has lived in your area

for more than 50 years.for more than 50 years.

Gather all of the Gather all of the materials & be creative.materials & be creative.

Present your electronic Present your electronic scrapbook to your scrapbook to your classmates.classmates.

Share it with your Share it with your family.family.

Have fun!Have fun!

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