20,000 Foreigners Hired to Rebuild Railroad in Dearborn County, Indiana

[@bonniemoerdyk9809]

My Great 3x Grandfather moved from Pennsylvania to Manchester Township, Dearborn County in about 1810. The story I heard growing up was that "they came through the Cumberland Gap." He served in the Militia in 1812 when he was 18. I noticed on an old map one day that there is a short road named Stewart Road, I'm guessing that may be where he settled and raised a family till he moved into Shelby County to the NW. Last I checked, there was no Land Purchase, he probably did like many back in those early days and settled and built a house and made improvements on the land. The government encouraged the pioneers to do so. When he moved to Shelby in 1827, he used his military money given for his service to our country to purchase the land. Thanks ever so much for this video.....I've been stuck in bed the last 4 years, so not sure I'll get to visit the area. 😊

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Good story.

[@paulfischeruncleyips]

We used to hang out on on Tanners Creek where my friend's cousin owned land along the creek. Fun times.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Neat place down there!

[@SumAzWhole]

I grew up in Bonnel lots partying ,good and sad times there. Rip walkers

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Neat place!

[@shawnhett7648]

Since finding the tunnel and crossings after one of your videos, I have been regularly taking the long way to my mothers house in weisburg to take Bonnell

[@robertlay5108]

i live right now in deerborn indiana been here for about 12 years now i love it im in the bright indiana area

[@MrMike47274]

Nice !!! Great job !!! And yes, this is a great one !!!!

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Thanks!

[@kskssxoxskskss2189]

Love this tutorial explaining industrial topography. Thanks.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Funsho97]

That is such an interesting piece of history for sure. It must've really been something to see when they straightened out that creek, I've never heard of that being done before. Your footage of the creek and that waterfall were fantastic by the way. I also find it interesting to see roads that "ford" a creek, I've never forded a creek like that, really neat stuff. Good video and good job Satolli!!!

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video.

[@aaronschulte3207]

my grandparents had a farm in gilfourd, this is very interesting, thank you sir

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

You're welcome!

[@Sal834]

You're best video yet! Really interesting. Now I want to research it more. Thanks Satolli!

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

You're welcome!

[@musclecarmitch908]

Awesome railroad history! Thanks for sharing!

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

You're welcome!

[@Cinder2008]

Well done!

[@johnswigler6512]

Great job Satolli and crew.🧢🇺🇸

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Thanks John!

[@rtrobinson88321]

This is pretty interesting. Thanks for the video.

[@ericglaub6900]

whats the story behind the derailed train that's mostly buried in Bonnell?

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

I'll be covering that in an upcoming video.

[@tmatt1999]

My great grandfather came from Italy as a servent as a track walker for the Pennsylvania Railroad. When he was hit by a train and killed, they wanted either money from my great grandmother or the supply of another worker to work off my great grandfather's time. My great-grandmother took my grandfather out of school to do this.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

It was a different world back then.

[@henrysteigerwaldt6784]

One more thing. What drone did you buy to show the ariel views? Thanks again.

[@paulbergen9114]

A lot of time effort and money and especially when it's only you saved half an hour but back then that was perhaps the difference in a crew and a reduction in helper units. Differently a back road Adventure love the fording of the creek

[@bernardbredbennerjr8805]

Very interesting video, I like railroad stuff. I also remember the video of the tunnel and "fording" Tanners Creek. I think there is enough room in this U.S.of A. for these historic buildings and structures to remain, just my thought..

[@BarneyHatch]

I frequent this area in my Jeep, it's a great outing for my dog and me. If you continue driving north along Happy Hollow / Shale Road after driving through the tunnel you'll encounter two creek crossings. After the second keep your eyes peeled on the right side of the road before you get to the paved section and you'll see 3 railcars that are embedded in the walls of the creek. This is NOT related to the CSX\Monsanto derailment in 1977. I have exhausted all of my resources and would love to learn why these three cars ended up where they are!

[@kierandevane7604]

When Lincoln travelled to Washington to begin his Presidency in February 1861, his train used the old rail line stopping at Morris and Lawrenceburg where Lincoln made speeches on his fifty-second birthday.

[@henrysteigerwaldt6784]

I liked the video. What software do you use to make your videos? Thanks for any response.

[@chrisschepper9312]

Immigrants have done so much for this country of ours. ❤️🇺🇲

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Yes they have!

[@kskssxoxskskss2189]

Anyone would be quarrelsome under those working conditions, nor would one spend evenings reading with only seventeen tent mates and a small stove to get me through the winter.

[@herlemaggard69]

They took r jerrbs!

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

LOL!