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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

First National Bank
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First National Bank

First National Bank on northwest corner of Main and Anderson Streets;circa 1910.
Central School
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Central School

Central School; March 10, 1929; Ida Wasson, teacher. Elwood Public Schools.
Osborn School
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Osborn School

Osborn School; September, 1929; Miss Leeson, teacher. Elwood Public Library.

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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Judith A. (Costin) Whetsel

Born: 12/07/1940 Died: 07/17/2026 Source Date: 07/23/2026 Source: Elwood Call-Leader Page/Column: 3 / 3
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Andrea Beatrice Linsmeyer

Died: 07/10/2026 Source Date: 07/23/2026 Source: Elwood Call-Leader Page/Column: 3 / 3
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June (Bowen) Fox Tyner

Born: 05/28/1929 Died: 07/08/2026 Source Date: 07/16/2026 Source: Elwood Call-Leader Page/Column: 3 / 3
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Jim Roark

Born: 05/31/1952 Died: 07/12/2026 Source Date: 07/16/2026 Source: Elwood Call-Leader Page/Column: 3 / 3

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