The Society recently received an extraordinary collection of family papers and artifacts representing six generations of the Wilson and Shanklin families from Barbara A. Wilson, widow of Frank Wilson. John Shirkey Shanklin and Simeon Wilson were pioneers near Cutler in Carroll County with Shanklin arriving in 1835 and purchasing land from the government in 1837. … Continue reading Wilson and Shanklin Family Papers
History of Scouting in Mulberry
From The Mulberry Reporter February 25, 1960 Front Page Recount History of Scouting in Mulberry at Jubilee Dinner A brief history of Scouting in Mulberry was recounted Tuesday evening at the Boy Scout Golden Jubilee dinner held at the Methodist church. At the same time the annual Blue and Gold dinner was incorporated with the … Continue reading History of Scouting in Mulberry
Abandoned Airports of Mulberry and Frankfort
Here is a great page on Abandoned and Little-Known Airfields in northern Indiana. It includes Stair Airport in Mulberry, created by John Robert Russ 'Pop' Stair, an aviation pioneer who opened an airstrip in Mulberry in 1928. He trained many pilots, including some who later went on to become astronauts. Another listed is Frankfort Airport … Continue reading Abandoned Airports of Mulberry and Frankfort