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	Wabash River, I.C. Bridge and Taylor's Ferry, Riverton, Indiana Title Wabash River, I.C. Bridge and Taylor's Ferry, Riverton, Indiana Owning Institution Indiana Historical Society Item ID P0408_BOX21_SULLIVAN_COUNTY_RIVERTON Description Riverton was laid out in 1887 and named for its location on the Wabash River. The only naval battle in Indiana history took place nearby in 1779, marking the end of British military strength in the Wabash Valley. Subject Sullivan County (Ind.) Railroad bridges Wabash River Wabash River Valley Rivers Ferries Electric railroads Passenger trains Date September 27, 1907 Time Period 1900s (1900-1909) Geographic Location Indiana--Sullivan County--Riverton Source Collection Name Indiana Postcard Collection Source Collection Number P 0408 Digital Collection Name Assorted Images from IHS Collections Digital Collection Number V0002 Format of Original Photographic postcard Digital Format JPG2000 Resolution 600 dpi Destination IN Journey Sullivan County Journey Transcription Addressed to: Miss Minnie Garritson Centralia, Ill. Message: Hello Kid why dont u have my trunk shipped to me I wrote a week ago for it this is where I cross the river every day Gee I am most froze if I dont get my clothes I will sure haft to go so I will ans your letter as soon as I sleep I have been out all night clearing a [rest of message unreadable] Copyright Notice Digital Image © 2009 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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