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One of the most successful 19th century business partnerships in Daviess County was Cabel & Kauffman Mercantile Co., established in 1852...

Apr 103 min read

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September 18, 1952 Washington Shop Forces Build a Boxcar an Hour Daily by Chris Palmer of the Daviess County Historian Team Visitors...

Feb 189 min read

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Glendale is a rural community in Harrison Township, one of the least populated areas of Daviess County. In 1890 Harrison Township had a...

Feb 43 min read

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Dennis Daily, a Washington native whose career in broadcasting spanned over 50 years, passed away in 2024, leaving a legacy of journalism...

Jan 273 min read

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Articles and photographs curated by the Daviess County Historian Team; Bruce Smith, Jeannie Eaton, Sarah Fry, Tom Bummett, & Chris Palmer.

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