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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

Morris Family Reunion at their home in 1890
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Morris Family Reunion at their home in 1890

"Morris Family"
Central School
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Central School

Central School; January, 1925; Ida Wasson, teacher. Elwood Public Schools.
Linwood School
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Linwood School

Linwood School; circa 1925; Carrie House, teacher. Elwood Public Schools.

Exhibits

Wendell Willkie
Exhibit

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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Sherry Lee VanBuskirk

Born: 01/27/1945 Died: 07/01/2026 Source Date: 07/09/2026 Source: Elwood Call-Leader Page/Column: 3 / 3
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Claude Matthew Quillen

Died: 06/29/2026 Source Date: 07/09/2026 Source: Elwood Call-Leader Page/Column: 3 / 2
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Savannah Renea Pease

Died: 06/29/2026 Source Date: 07/09/2026 Source: Elwood Call-Leader Page/Column: 3 / 2
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Joann (McGill) Frazee

Died: 07/01/2026 Source Date: 07/09/2026 Source: Elwood Call-Leader Page/Column: 3 / 2

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