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History of Fortville, (Hancock County) Indiana

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Biographies:

Biography of Eliza Gordon Browning

Eliza Gordon Browning, librarian, was born at Fortville, Ind., Sept. 23, 1856. After obtaining a public school education she taught music for two years, and in 1880 became an assistant at the Indianapolis public library. She was the librarian's first-assistant from 1883 to 1892, when she was chosen librarian. She became a member of the American Library Association, and on Dec. 28, 1893, was elected president of the Indiana Association of Librarians. She was chapter registrar of the Caroline Scott Harrison chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Indiana Facts:
Tree: tulip tree (yellow poplar)
Bird: cardinal
Flower: peony
Nickname: Hoosier State
Motto: Crossroads of America
Area (sq. mi.): 36,291
Capitol: Indianapolis
Admitted: 11 Dec 1816

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