Quincy, Indiana - Small Town USA"

Quincy, Indiana - Small Town USA" Located in Taylor Township, Owen County, Indiana. Quincy had its start in the year 1853 by the building of the New Albany Railroad through that territory.

Many of the workers on this railroad had built homes along Brush Creek, where the railroad crossed it. William L. Hart and his wife Lucy had the area around the Brush Creek trestle surveyed for a town, which was to be named Quincy. This plat was received at the Owen County Courthouse in Spencer on June 7, 1853. The town of Quincy was thriving when a fire was accidentally started on November 3, 187

3. Most of the business district was destroyed, including three dry goods stores. Another fire occurred on May 9, 1930 which destroyed the same part of town. The buildings that were destroyed were the O.E. Stewart store, Dunkin general store, the Herbert store, the post office and two smaller buildings. This meant all five stores of Quincy were burned down. The Red Men and Knights of Pythias lodges, which held their meetings in the upper floors of two of these buildings, lost everything. Three of the buildings destroyed were two stories tall. This and the burning of the Quincy school on February 2, 1953 signaled the end of the town. The population has ranged between 200 and 300 since the Civil War. This page is for residents and former residents, and those who attended Quincy School to add photos and comments for all to see.

I know that the baby in this picture is Mickey Allee and that the man on the right is her father, Archie Allee. Does an...
08/24/2024

I know that the baby in this picture is Mickey Allee and that the man on the right is her father, Archie Allee. Does anyone know who the older folks are, and their relationship, if any?

Quincy - grades 3 and 4 - 1957-58 - photo furnished by Jody Karst
08/23/2024

Quincy - grades 3 and 4 - 1957-58 - photo furnished by Jody Karst

Quincy - Grades 6 and 7 - 1959-60 - photo furnished by Jody Karst
08/23/2024

Quincy - Grades 6 and 7 - 1959-60 - photo furnished by Jody Karst

Quincy High School Diploma for John Archie Allee dated April 28, 1938, signed by J. Clem Hammond😀👍 Furnished by: Jody Ka...
08/23/2024

Quincy High School Diploma for John Archie Allee dated April 28, 1938, signed by J. Clem Hammond😀👍 Furnished by: Jody Karst

Vella and Vivienne Dunkin - circa 1948
01/22/2020

Vella and Vivienne Dunkin - circa 1948

1936 Women's Basketball Team, Quincy High School.
01/11/2020

1936 Women's Basketball Team, Quincy High School.

Early photo of Quincy School building. Photo furnished by Patrick Pearsey.
01/11/2020

Early photo of Quincy School building. Photo furnished by Patrick Pearsey.

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