Hoosier Dusty Files - October 23, 1836 - Cambridge City Platted

A Year of Indiana History - 2016

October 23, 1836 - Cambridge City Platted

Platted on October 23, 1836, the town was called Vandalia originally, in a slightly different location. When the town moved to its current location, it was renamed Cambridge City. Vandalia Street commemorates the original name.  Cambridge city became a transportation hub that prospered when the Whitewater Canal reached the town in 1846. The canal only operated until 1849 when it closed due to flooding washing it out. The city still uses an open section to celebrate its annual "Canal Days" event. 

Cambridge City has evolved into an antique store Mecca with several stores offering exquisite selections of goods. The Overbeck sisters operated the Overbeck Art Pottery from 1911 until 1955. 

Cambridge City Attractions include:

Huddleston Farmhouse Inn & Museum 

Opera House

Overbeck House

Cambridge City Public Library

Vinton House - Whitewater Canal Museum

Riverside Cemetery

Whitewater Canal

For lodging, dining and shopping information visit:

Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 206    

Cambridge City, IN 47327    

765-478-4689 

bethleisure@gmail.com

It is fun to experience Indiana's rich history. The easy to read “this day in history format” of the Hoosier Dusty Files makes it easy for readers to learn the history of the Hoosier state The author has excerpted articles his "A Year in Indiana History" book. . Visitors may read the articles as they appear or purchase the book:
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