Columbia City in Whitley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Adams-Pond Farm
Established 1838
— Owned By Seven Consecutive Generations —
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 12, 2023
1. Adams-Pond Farm Marker
1. Robert Adams 1783-1854 Reared in Putnam County, New York. Raised family in Delaware County, Ohio; moved to Whitley County in 1838, buying land for $2.50 an acre. Seven children Lewis, Allen, Levi, Rachel, Eliza (Hartstock), Zillah (Thinkham), and John had nearby farms in Troy Township. All buried in Adams Cemetery.
2. Levi Adams 1816-1906 Built a log cabin here on this 140 acre farm in 1844 and this house in 1858. His son;
3. David Henry Adams 1856-1923 had two daughters;
4. Meda Hoard 1876-1962 and Bird Adams Pond; 1883-1964.
5. Mack Adams Pond joined by his wife Lavon Gifford, restored all buildings and deeded farm to children:
6. Jane Adams Pond and Paul Gifford Pond who have:
7. Laurie, Jeanie, Sussie and Shelley, Ashlyn. Loren, Paula.
Erected 1976 by Whitley County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 41° 9.577′ N, 85° 29.333′ W. Marker is in Columbia City, Indiana, in Whitley County. Marker can be reached from West Jefferson Street west of North Main Street (Indiana Route 9), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "The Little Brick House" (here, next to this marker); Mill Stone from the Liggett Mill (a few steps from this marker); Wm. Wells 1770 - 1812 (a few steps from this marker); The Lincoln Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Thomas R. Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Home of Thomas R. Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith & Sons / The Peabody Free Library (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Kind and Gentle Man (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia City.
Regarding Adams-Pond Farm. This marker was removed due to miss information and is not in it's correct location. A new marker will be made.
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 12, 2023
2. Adams-Pond Farm Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 12, 2023
3. Adams-Pond Farm Marker
The marker is leaning up against the right side of this building at the Whitley County Historical Society Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
