Site of first election in Sims Township

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In 1848, the first election in Sims Township was held on or near a poplar stump at this site, with Jacob Friemood serving as first trustee and Oliver Lillard as first inspector.

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Here on December 17-18, 1812

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Mississinewa Battlefield

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