1897-1901 William McKinley served as the 25th president
1899 Franchise for Electric Rail Through Yorktown
1899 A franchise is granted by county commissioners to George F. McCulloch for the electric rail road from Muncie west along highway through West Muncie, Yorktown and Daleville to the county line. To be completed by Sep. 1900.
1900 Interurban Service Begins in Yorktown
1900 Interurban (electric train line) line between Muncie and Anderson begins with stops in Yorktown. (1 Oct)