The Bicentennial Journal – James Parks

August 2, 2018 News & Public Affairs 332 Views

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James Parks was among the earliest homesteaders in Monroe County. A member of the first board of county commissioners in 1818., Parks later served on the Board of School Commissioners, and was elected to the Indiana legislature.

Support for The Bicentennial Journal and WFHB comes from Monroe County and Visit Bloomington. More information about Monroe County’s Bicentennial is available on their website. Today’s episode was read by Kate Welch.

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