Yorktown/Mt. Pleasant Historical Alliance and Museum

1950 Methodist Church Fire

In 1950, a major remodeling project was undertaken at the Methodist Church. Christmas services were held in the morning and a wedding was planned for the afternoon of December 24. Shortly after services were dismissed, smoke was seen coming from the south part of the sanctuary. High winds at the height of the fire blew sparks to several parts of town, setting fire to the roof of the neighboring school building and several houses in the area. The church was completely destroyed by the fire. Services were held in the school until a new building was completed.

In 1961, fire once again threatened the church. Thanks to the quick action by some passers-by and the local fire department, the tower area was the only portion of the building damaged.

1917 I.O.O.F. Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Posted by James Romack, Facebook, Yorktown Indiana Historical Alliance

1917 I.O.O.F. Lodge 345, The lodge was rebuilt after the block was partially burned after a fire in 1913. You can see a garage on the corner. The gas pump is just on the other side of the car. A barbershop is two doors down.

The Yorktown Mt. Pleasant Historical Alliance and Museum occupies the space below the I.O.O.F. in downtown Yorktown. (2021) We want to thank the I.O.O.F for their generous support of the Alliance and Museum.

The stated purpose of the I.O.O.F. is: to improve and elevate the character of mankind by promoting the principles of friendship, love, truth, faith, hope, charity and universal justice.

Looking from Walnut to the northeast side of Smith Street

Another view of the gas pump

1925 YHS Girls Basketball Team

1925 10 Member Girls Team
1925 10 Member Girls Team
1925 Yorktown High School Girls Basketball Team

1925 Yorktown High School Girls’ Basketball Team Left to right:

Mary Connelly, Evelyn Applegate, June Littlefield, Edna Kilgore, Evelyn Miller, Mary Donovan, Helen V. Donovan Dora May Miller, Winifred Dater, Mary Skinner and Coach Park

Yorktown Railroad Depot

At one time passenger trains came through Yorktown four times a day. The Interurban street cars came even more frequently but those tracks ran down the middle of Smith St. and did not leave from this depot. You could ride to most major cities from Yorktown. The man standing in front of the depot is Charles Mann.

In-Law Lake

Posted in 2020 by Elaine Williams, Facebook, Yorktown Indiana Historical Alliance

In-Law Lake cabin ruins circa 1975

Posted 2020 by Larry Broadwater, Facebook, Yorktown Indiana Historical Alliance

Tourist cabins at In-Law lake circa 1975