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Dearborn County – 1880 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Dearborn County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1880-81. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1880.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive – Part 1 and Part 2

See also:
Entries from Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana
Entries from Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana

DEARBORN CO.—Lawrenceburgh the county seat. Clerk, Warren Tebbs. Sheriff, Elijah Christopher. Treasurer, William H. Kyle. Auditor, Alexander B. Pattison. Recorder, George C., Columbia. Coroner, Robert H. Davis. Surveyor, S. M. Kennedy.

AVENTON. Established as a post office in 1880, is a small hamlet in Dearborn county, 17 miles north of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. Harrison, O., 3 miles east on the W. W. R. R., is the shipping point. Population 50. Grain, lumber and hogs are marketed. Mail tri-weekly. James A. Stewart, postmaster.

  • Klemm George, shoemaker.
  • McManaman J F, Farmer.
  • Stephens Joseph, carpenter.
  • Stewart James A, grocer.

BRIGHT. Sometimes called Bunkum, has a population of 86, and is situated in Harrison township, Dearborn county, 11 miles north of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat, and 4 miles southwest of Harrison, O., on the W. W. R. R. Grain and hogs are exported. Mail daily. Joseph Haddock, postmaster.

  • Aperias Henry, shoemaker.
  • Crim Jeremiah, blacksmith.
  • Hackleman P O, physician.
  • Haddock Joseph, General Store.
  • Houk A, wagonmaker.
  • Hurgitt Thomas Rev (Methodist).
  • Ingham Thomas, shoemaker.
  • Judd J C, carpenter.
  • Liddle Wm, general store.
  • Swales C A, blacksmith.
  • Whipple A B, blacksmith.

BUNKUM. Dearborn county. (See Bright.)

COCHRAN. With a population of 1000, is located in Dearborn county, on the O. & M. Ry., 5 miles southwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat, and 2 miles southwest of Aurora, on the Ohio river. The village has a Methodist church, district schools, chair factory and railroad car shops. Chairs are the principle exports. Mail daily. Abram P. Shutts, postmaster.

  • Gegoldt G, meat market.
  • Hames & Crisswell, meat market.
  • Live H & Co, chair mnfrs.
  • McConnell Wm, constable.
  • Mills B F, general store.
  • Opperman F, general store.
  • Pickelheimer M S, notary public.
  • Right J C Rev (Methodist).
  • Shutts Abram P, Shoemaker and Stationer.
  • Sieferman John, blacksmith.
  • Stanford L D, grocer and justice.
  • Wheeler J M, general store.

COLD SPRING. Sparta township, Dearborn county, is a postoffice and station on the O. & M. Ry., 16 miles west of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. The village has three churches—Methodist, Lutheran and Baptist. Express, O. & M. Mail daily. Sallie M. Shutts, postmaster.

  • Boesker H, grain dealer.
  • Chance E, constable.
  • Christy John, wagonmaker.
  • Grippky H, blacksmith.
  • Homan F, general store.
  • Marshall J W Rev, clergyman.
  • Shutts Sallie M, Dressmaker.
  • Smith A, justice of the peace.
  • Wright J B, R R and Ex agent.

DARLING. Name of postoffice at Manchester station on the C. I. St. L. & C. R. R., in Dearborn county, 10 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat. The place has but a small population. In the vicinity there is a Methodist church and district school. Express, American. Mail daily. E. O. Crocker, postmaster.

  • Bihe John, saw mill.
  • Crocker E O, General Store, R R and Ex Agt.

DILLSBOROUGH. One and a quarter miles from station of same name, on O. & M. Ry, in Dearborn county, is located 14 miles southwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. With a population of 650 Dillsborough has two churches—Methodist and Lutheran—and graded school. Stage daily for Farmers’ Retreat—fare 40 cents; Friendship—fare 60 cents. Express, O. & M. Daily mail. Wm. Rowland, postmaster.

  • Calvert J N, jeweler.
  • Cochran George Rev (Methodist).
  • Ellerbrook L, blacksmith.
  • Ginter Fred, shoemaker.
  • Gullett & Burroughs, flour mill.
  • Hartley J L, general store.
  • Hess Thomas, justice of the peace.
  • Hubbard G M, druggist.
  • Kamping H, merchant tailor.
  • Lord T J, physician.
  • Neasta A H, shoemaker.
  • Perlee D, blacksmith.
  • Roberts L, tinner.
  • Roser John J Rev (Methodist).
  • Rowland Wm, Druggist.
  • Rudisill S, harnessmaker.
  • Sale F H, physician.
  • Sale J H, physician.
  • Scudder Thomas, undertaker.
  • Stevenson F M, R R and Ex agent.
  • Stewer Wm, notions.
  • Teke W E, saloon.
  • Tellas John, livery.
  • Tholke Fred, general store.
  • Vandolat J C & Co, general store.
  • Veit L, hotel.
  • Weaver S M, physician.
  • Withrow W W, general store.
  • Young T A & J A, general store.

DILLSBOUROUGH STATION. Dearborn county. (See Dillsborough.)

DOVER.  Dearborn county. (See Kelso.)

FARMERS’ RETREAT. Originally known as Opp Town, is a village of 100 population, in Dearborn county, 20 miles southwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat, and 7 miles southwest of Dillsborough, on the O. & M. Ry. The place has two religious societies—Methodist and Lutheran. Daily mail stage to Dillsborough—fare 50c. Anthony Opp, postmaster.

  • Barkley J M, physician.
  • Bosse Garrett, general store.
  • Campbell Wm R, justice of the peace.
  • Doctor Fred, blacksmith.
  • Kuhlmier Henry, harness.
  • Opp Anthony, general store.
  • Opp Anthony & Son, Agricultural Implements.
  • Pate James W, live stock.
  • Stapel E H, general store.
  • Wickmann T Rev (Lutheran).

GUILFORD. A village of 200 inhabitants situated in Dearborn county, on C. I. St. L. & C. R. R. 7 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, contains a Methodist society and district school. Express, American. Mail daily. C. W. Robertson, postmaster.

  • Becker Philip, justice of the peace.
  • Cole F, blacksmith.
  • Collins I J, physician.
  • Dowden V, justice of the peace.
  • Ferrie Thomas, shoemaker.
  • Hargitt R, general store and railroad agt.
  • Lofenby Wm, justice of the peace.
  • Lee C W Rev (Methodist).
  • Robertson C W, General Store.
  • Vincent H C, physician.
  • Vogle C, blacksmith.
  • Vogelsang N, wagonmaker.
  • Williams J P Rev (Methodist).

GUIONSVILLE. Population 250, located in Clay township, Dearborn county, 14 miles southwest of Lawrenceburgh court house and 4 south of Dillsborough, on the O. & M. Ry, which is its shipping point. Laughrey creek furnishes power to drive one flour mill. Mail tri-weekly. Simon Conaway, postmaster.

  • Conaway Hamilton, lawyer.
  • Conaway Preston, live stock.
  • Conaway R P, live stock.
  • Conaway & Niester, General Store.
  • Disbro C C, veterinary surgeon.
  • Elfers John, physician.
  • French Peter, general store.
  • Klausing Henry, blacksmith.
  • Niles E P, saw mill.
  • Rockafellow Dr, physician.
  • Sink D B, blacksmith.
  • Snyder John, flour mill.
  • Turner Eli H, wagonmaker.

HARMANNS STATION. On the C. I. St. L. & C. R. R., in York township, Dearborn county, is a country post office and flag station, located 14 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. Mail daily.

HOLMAN. A small place in Manchester township, Dearborn county, 15 miles west of Lawrenceburgh court house, contains 50 inhabitants, district school, Baptist and Methodist churches. Moore’s Hill, on the O. & M. Ry, 4 miles southwest, is the shipping point. Mail daily by stage from Lawrenceburgh. George W. Hall, postmaster, general store and meat market.

KELSO. Formerly called Dover, with 150 inhabitants, is in Kelso township, Dearborn county, 14 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, and 7 miles northwest of Guilford on the C. I. St. L. & C. R. R., its shipping point. Has Catholic church and school. Mail semi-weekly. Wm. Swift, postmaster.

  • Andres John, wagonmaker.
  • Barker Edward, wagonmaker.
  • Bregeman B Father Rev (Catholic).
  • Hammerle B, hotel.
  • Hammerle Joseph, general store.
  • Korti Anton, shoemaker.
  • Merkle John, constable.
  • Murtaugh James, general store.
  • Probts John, justice of the peace.
  • Probts & Doyle, blacksmiths.
  • Shafer Philip, general store.
  • Snider Frank, shoemaker.
  • Swift Wm, Postmaster.
  • Theders B H, shoemaker.
  • Zimmer Adam, blacksmith.

LAWRENCEVILLE. With a population of 200, is situated in Jackson township, Dearborn county, 4 ½ miles north of Weisburg, its shipping point, on the C. I. St. L. & C. R. R., and 20 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg court house, contains a Methodist society and graded school. Mail tri-weekly. Francis Busald, postmaster.

  • Boerstler Adam, carpenter.
  • Brandt Charles, basket mnfr.
  • Brose John, carpenter.
  • Busald Francis, General Store.
  • Haefner John, blacksmith.
  • Hoff John, teacher.
  • Hoffman Jacob, general store.
  • Hoffman Joseph, blacksmith.
  • Luther George J, teacher.
  • Peter George, carpenter.
  • Rehm John, shoemaker.
  • Sahm Adam, flour and saw mill.
  • Theobald John, shoemaker.
  • Trager John, wagonmaker.
  • Williams George S, tanner.

LOGAN. Known locally as Logan Cross Roads, with a population of 75, is situated in township of same name, Dearborn County, 14 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat, and 5 miles west of Harrison, on the W. W. R. R. Logan has a Methodist church and district school. Mail received tri-weekly in summer, and semi-weekly in winter. John F. Gibson, postmaster.

  • Fagley Wm S, general store.
  • Gibson John F, General Store.
  • Rugg C W, justice of the peace.
  • Swales Wilson H sr, physician.
  • Swales Wilson H jr, physician.

MANCHESTER. Three miles south of Manchester station, the shipping depot, on the C. I. St. L. & C. R. R., contains 150 inhabitants, graded school, Methodist and Universalist churches, and is situated in township of same name, county of Dearborn, 12 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. Express, American. Mail daily. Samuel McMullin, postmaster.

  • Cappell Henry, cigars and tobacco.
  • Clark David H, blacksmith.
  • Claspill R C, blacksmith.
  • Craig T E, physician.
  • Crocker W F, general store.
  • Dunn Wm, Carpenter.
  • Gorby S S, general store.
  • Griffith George, cooper.
  • Harris N Rev (Methodist).
  • Haynes & Conger, flour mill.
  • Horbaugh L, tinner.
  • Kennedy James M, carpenter.
  • Kyle T M, physician.
  • Linems J C, blacksmith.
  • McMullen J L, meat market.
  • McMullen Samuel, General Store.
  • Morton & Claspill, harness.
  • Pummell Wm, painter.
  • Purlee David, blacksmith.
  • Riddle John V, agrl implts.
  • Ross Jasper, cooper.
  • Ruble Alexander, shoemaker.
  • Ruble John, justice of the peace.
  • Steinmetz George W, agrl implts.
  • True R S, wagonmaker.

MANCHESTER STATION. Dearborn county. (See Darling.)

MOORE’S HILL. Has a location on the O. & M. Ry., in Sparta township, Dearborn county, 16 miles west of Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. Contains 600 inhabitants, Methodist church and graded school. Express, Ohio & Mississippi. Mail daily. J. W. Hayman, postmaster.

  • Adkins W R, meat market.
  • Adkinson A W Rev (Methodist).
  • Bowers A J, druggist and physician.
  • Canfield J V, wagonmaker and justice.
  • Clark W A, hotel.
  • Darby Thomas, blacksmith.
  • Daughters A P, general store and physician.
  • Fenton Thomas, agt O & M Ry and Ex Co.
  • French John S, undertaker.
  • Gault H B, general store.
  • Hancock E, boots and shoes.
  • Hayman J W, General Store.
  • Holcomb S D, millinery.
  • Jennings Thomas A, drugs.
  • John J P D, pres Moore’s Hill College.
  • Jones T C, cooper.
  • Lambertson J W, general store and justice.
  • Lowe John, carpenter.
  • Loyd O M, stock dealer.
  • Moore H D, general store.
  • Noble J H, carpenter and undertaker.
  • Pennington J C, live stock.
  • Pettit N C Rev (Baptist).
  • Risinger E, jeweler.
  • Schoble George, stoves and tinware.
  • Spencer J F, physician.
  • Stoneking David, saddler.
  • Wilson O G, saw mill.

NEW ALSACE. An enterprising German settlement of 500 inhabitants, in Kelso township, Dearborn county, 15 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, and 3 northeast of Weisburg Station, on C. I. St. L. & C. R. R. The village contains Catholic church and three schools. Its chief exports are hay, wheat, potatoes, hogs and cattle. Mail is received tri-weekly. Peter Werst, postmaster.

  • Benz Michael, meat market.
  • Blattner August, general store and saloon.
  • Burgermeister A, shoemaker.
  • Evan John, stoves and tinware.
  • Fette Gerhardt, Flour Mill.
  • Freeland John P, physician.
  • Gebhart Jacob, hotel and undertaker.
  • Gensheimer John, carpenter.
  • Glaab John, cooper.
  • Coffga A, cigar mnfg.
  • Hilbert George, general store.
  • Kichler John, blacksmith.
  • Klump Cornelius, blacksmith.
  • Krass Anton, cooper.
  • Labby Wm, general store and saloon.
  • Lang Mathias, carpenter.
  • Meyer Martin, Brewer.
  • Morgan Frederick, shoemaker.
  • Schwendemann Fred, stoves and tinware.
  • Stemler Sebastian, carpenter.
  • Stenger John A, shoemaker.
  • Werst Peter & Co, General Store.
  • Wolter George, barber.
  • Zix Michael, brewer.

SAINT LEON. Five miles south of its shipping point, on the W. W. R. R., in Kelso township, Dearborn county, contains 150 inhabitants, Catholic church and district school, and is located 18 miles northwest of Lawrenceburgh court house. Brookville is the nearest bank location. Mail tri-weekly. Patrick Diver, postmaster.

  • Barnard Charles, shoemaker.
  • Bishoff Alois, miller.
  • Bishoff Leonard, brewer.
  • Bolach J Mrs, general store.
  • Bruder Basil, cooper.
  • Diver Patrick, General Store.
  • Doerfline Henry, blacksmith.
  • Donolan Wm, justice of the peace.
  • Gabriel John Rev (Catholic).
  • Hoffler Martin, shoemaker.
  • Hilbert John, wagonmaker.
  • Probst John, justice of the peace.
  • Stenger Charles, carpenter.
  • Stenger Christopher, shoemaker.
  • Stenger John C, Flour Mill.
  • Stenger Joseph, general store.
  • Stenger Peter, blacksmith.
  • Wells Charles, cooper.

SPARTA. In township of same name, county of Dearborn, is located 3 miles west of Moore’s Hill, the nearest rail approach on O. & M. Ry, and 14 miles west of Lawrenceburgh court house. Contains Baptist church, district school and receives mail tri-weekly. Population, 150. Frederick Slater, postmaster.

  • Bedunah J W, carpenter.
  • Chamberlain S B, physician.
  • Johnson J W, justice of the peace.
  • Slater F & Son, General Store.
  • Tyrrell Frank, blacksmith.

WEISBURGH. Thirty-eight miles northwest of Cincinnati on the C. I. St. L. & C. R. R., in Jackson township, Dearborn county, contains 150 inhabitants, Lutheran church, graded and parochial schools. Lawrenceburgh, the county seat, is 16 miles southeast. Hay and grain are shipped. Express, American, Mail daily. H Chairsell, postmaster.

  • Althoff C H Rev (Lutheran).
  • Bauermeister Wm Rev (Lutheran).
  • Buchert James, hotel and saloon.
  • Chairsell H, General Store.
  • Fermier Pierre, physician.
  • Gutzwiller Philip, blacksmith.
  • Hilbert G, wagonmaker.
  • Minneman F H, agrl implts.
  • Oelker C, cabinetmaker.
  • Schweitzer R H, general store.
  • Stohlman Louis, Harnessmaker.
  • Stumpke Fred, boots and shoes.
  • Walters John F, saloon.
  • Weis Christian, lumber.
  • Weis Philip, flour mill.

WILMINGTON. Two and one-half miles from the Ohio river and 1 from the B. & O. R. R., in Hogan township, Dearborn county, has 350 inhabitants and is situated 7 miles southwest of Lawrenceburg court house and 2 ½ west of Aurora. Contains Methodist church and district school. Mail daily. Elizabeth Livingston, postmaster.

  • Baker T L, general store.
  • Barnhart Joseph, wagonmaker.
  • Boardman B P, general store.
  • Bradford C H, painter.
  • Bridwell Wm & Co, meat market.
  • Brown R D, lawyer.
  • Chisman T L, carpenter.
  • Cottingham T W, blacksmith.
  • Duncan J W, justice of the peace.
  • Dunn Wm H, physician.
  • Goodrich M, confectioner.
  • Haynes John D, Lawyer.
  • Hilphenstine James Q, organs.
  • House James, justice of the peace.
  • Jackson John, shoemaker.
  • Livingston Elizabeth, Notions.
  • Miller O P, druggist.
  • Rawls Edward B Rev (Methodist).
  • Snell Joseph, blacksmith.
  • Taylor Wm, general store.
  • Todd James, wagonmaker.

WRIGHT’S CORNER. A settlement of 100 persons in Manchester township, Dearborn county, 8 miles west of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, location of nearest bank and shipping place, has a district school, Baptist and Methodist churches, and exports hay, grain and cattle. Mail tri-weekly. D. G. Devore, postmaster.

  • Bennett John, shoemaker.
  • Clark D H, blacksmith.
  • Devore D G, General Store.
  • Duncan D, shoemaker.
  • Howerton A, painter.
  • Jackson A D, carpenter.
  • Johnson J & Co, flour mill.
  • Kyle T M, physician.
  • McIlwain R, blacksmith.
  • Mandell J H, carpenter.
  • Mendell Wm, carpenter.
  • Ruble John, justice of the peace.
  • True R S, wagonmaker.

YORKVILLE. With a population of 100, is located in Dearborn county, 12 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, and 4 ½ miles northwest of Guilford, on C. I. St. L. & C. R. R. The village has a Catholic church and district school. Mail semi-weekly. M. Reidinger, postmaster.

  • Bruegeman H Rev (Catholic).
  • Dumont Michael, blacksmith.
  • Eye Joseph jr, saw mill.
  • Graff August, general store.
  • Hagar W, furniture.
  • Miller Francis Mrs, general store.
  • Miller J & G, blacksmiths.
  • Nordmeier H, shoemaker.
  • Reidinger M, postmaster.
  • Steinmetz Albert, blacksmith.
  • Steinmetz Michael, saloon.