A History of Napoleon, Indiana
ebook ∣ Ripley County History Series, #2 · Ripley County History Series
By Paul R. Wonning
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Named for Napoleon Bonaparte, the town of Napoleon was platted in 1820, the second town in Ripley County, Indiana. Early in its history, Napoleon was a center of transportation and an important hub in the Underground Railroad. Berry's Trace, the Michigan Road and the Brookville/Napoleon Road connected the village to distant towns in Indiana as well as with the new state capitol in Indianapolis.
Other Books in the:Ripley County History SeriesHistoric Travel Guide to Ripley CountyA History of Indiana Libraries - Ripley County EditionA History of Napoleon, IndianaIndiana Fire Departments - Ripley County Edition
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Named for Napoleon Bonaparte, the town of Napoleon was platted in 1820, the second town in Ripley County, Indiana. Early in its history, Napoleon was a center of transportation and an important hub in the Underground Railroad.