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Explore the history of Elwood, Frankton, Summitville, and the surrounding North Madison County area through obituary records, photographs, articles, maps, and other local history materials preserved by the North Madison County Public Library System.

Featured Content

The Invincibles
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The Invincibles

The Invincibles, 1970s high school band.
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
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American Sheet and Tin Plate Company

American Sheet and Tin Plate Company located between South J and South P Streets from 23rd to 27th Streets.
Summitville High School Basketball Team- Goblins, 1929-1930
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Summitville High School Basketball Team- Goblins, 1929-1930

SHS Goblins, 1929-1930

Exhibits

Wendell Willkie
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Wendell Willkie

This exhibit highlights Wendell Willkie’s connection to Elwood through local photographs, community celebrations, and historical materials preserved by the North Madison County Public Library System. The images of Willkie’s home and Wendell Willkie Day parade reflect how Elwood remembered and celebrated one of its most nationally recognized residents

Most Recent Items Added to the Database

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Michael David Whetsel

Born: 09/26/1961 Died: 08/14/2026 Source Date: 08/27/2026 Source: Elwood Call-Leader Page/Column: 4 / 1
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Carolyn Jo Ebert

Born: 07/24/1949 Died: 08/20/2026 Source Date: 08/27/2026 Source: Elwood Call-Leader Page/Column: 3 / 3
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Charles Kapper

Died: 08/25/2026 Source Date: 08/27/2026 Source: Elwood Call-Leader Page/Column: 3 / 3
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Dale A. Crabtree

Born: 03/14/1967 Died: 08/23/2026 Source Date: 08/27/2026 Source: Elwood Call-Leader Page/Column: 3 / 1

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