{"product_id":"pendleton-david-humphrey-9781467127172","title":"Pendleton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a journey through the history of Pendleton, Indiana with local author David Humphrey.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed after Thomas Pendleton, one of the town's early settlers, Pendleton, Indiana, was established in 1820. With a ford on Fall Creek, the falls provided waterpower for mills and influenced migration to areas north of Pendleton. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe emergence of natural gas in Madison County led to the establishment of several glass factories, a tile plant, and other manufacturing sites, including the Motsinger Device Manufacturing Company and Fall Creek Cannery. Early entrepreneurs of Pendleton included Thomas McCartney, who built the first mill at the falls; Palmer Patrick, a colorful merchant; and Homer Motsinger, owner of Motsinger Device Manufacturing Company. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the mills along Fall Creek were removed, the area became known as Pendleton Park, a tourist attraction that brought visitors from surrounding states. Falls Park, as it is known today, remains one of the most picturesque sites in Madison County, Indiana and is a mainstay for the Pendleton community. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the 200th anniversary of Pendleton on the horizon, the town continues to progress in a positive fashion, while keeping the historical aspect of the community alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Humphrey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1467127175\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781467127172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arcadia Publishing (SC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/27\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.40w x 0.40d","brand":"David Humphrey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44065781154047,"sku":"9781467127172","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_179185b4-1de4-4acc-ae5f-f831ca188d5b.jpg?v=1685403455","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pendleton-david-humphrey-9781467127172","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}