Orange County Pioneers PDF Download

A Greek Revival gem of a courthouse from 1850...And who knew there was a cave under Paoli Indiana? There's a lot that's interesting about Orange County... Visitors travel to Orange County to see one of the most impressive historic courthouses in the Midwest. Underneath that very landmaker, and the rest of Paoli, is what is reputed to be the most beautiful limestone cave in Indiana. The courthouse and cave are only two of the Orange County wonders author Arthur Dillard unveils for the reader in this fascinating book. Dillard has painstakingly researched mastodon bones, the old stagecoach routes through southern Indiana, little known history of the French Lick resort region, old-time department stores and persimmon pudding, along with other interesting subjects. He's included local characters who evaded the law and sometimes brought national focus on Orange County and leading citizens with colorful lives. Dillard brings to life aspects of life in the small towns of Orange County villages and resort centers which are both typical of, and different from, those in other Hoosier hometowns. He tells his stories with flair, gentlemanly charm, and accurate historical perspective.