Upland in Grant County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Railroad and Prosperity
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 28, 2023
1. The Railroad and Prosperity Marker
Although there were settlers in the Upland area before the railroads were built Upland's site, and even its name, are due to the railroad. The Columbus & Indiana Central Railroad Company constructed the line in 1867, which had been successively projected by the Marion & Mississinewa Valley Railroad, and the Union and Logansport Railroad. Upland was founded at the high point along that rail line in Grant County. Some people wanted the town to be laid out at the foot of the rail grade to the west, but rains stopping there found it difficult to start moving again up the hill Upland's location at the crest of the railroad grade allowed trains to easily start moving in either direction.
The Union and Logansport Railroad under the direction of Dr. J. N. Converse, later became the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati Chicago, and St Louis Railway the advent of the railroad brought logging and barres stave manufacturing to Jefferson Township, giving the area a more industrial economy.
The railroad also contributed to the prosperity of the Gas Boom in the 1890s and 1900s. Regular Main service allowed people to move to the area in large number and also aided me now glass factories in developing their business.
Erected by Upland Board of Parks and Recreation.
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Location. 40° 28.444′ N, 85° 29.688′ W. Marker is in Upland, Indiana, in Grant County. Marker is on South Main Street (Indiana Route 22) south of Railroad Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 Railroad St, Upland IN 46989, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Gas Boom (here, next to this marker); Main Street (here, next to this marker); Taylor University (here, next to this marker); Churches and Schools (here, next to this marker); Early Industries in Upland (here, next to this marker); The Settling of Upland (here, next to this marker); The Upland Depot (here, next to this marker); Thaddeus Reade (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upland.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 28, 2023
2. The Railroad and Prosperity Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
