Two miles north, on banks of Leaf River. Famous as the first county seat of Perry County and site of trial of the famous outlaw, James Copeland. Served also as U.S. land office. — — Map (db m120885) HM
In 1931, the E.A. Emery family donated their home and property to establish a maternity home for unwed mothers and their babies. Mable Cooper, a minister in the Missionary Bands of the World of Indiana, served as superintendent of the home until . . . — — Map (db m276529) HM