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Decatur...........a History
Dan Butcher
 When
one is traveling and is asked, “Where are you from”
and you respond Decatur Indiana, the immediate reaction is “
Oh that is where that restaurant with all the antiques is located",
or “Oh that is where that huge grain processing facility is
located”. These are two very prominent features that come
to mind for anyone that has ever visited or traveled through Decatur.
There are, however, many other points of interest in this small
city located on the banks of the Saint Mary’s river in the
northeastern quarter of the state of Indiana.
A man (Samuel Rugg) with a vision founded the city of Decatur in
1836. The vision was that this town would be the county seat and
would grow to be a city of importance. That is exactly what has
transpired in the intervening years! Decatur is not only the county
seat but also the home to many thousands of people that daily set
about the  task
of providing a living for themselves and families. A focal point
of the downtown is the magnificent Victorian courthouse that was
built in 1873 and remains the home of the County government. The
county historical society is also located near downtown in a beautiful
home once occupied by a prominent family of Decatur. The location
of North Adams Community School District and Bellmont Junior/Senior
High School at the east edge of Decatur on the grounds of the former
Steele's Park and Fairgrounds is a beautiful place indeed and a
source of local pride. The only hospital in Adams County is also
located in Decatur and has provided the best of care for more than
eighty years through a network of local and visiting physicians
and specialists from nearby Fort Wayne.
The story of Decatur is one that can be told by people that have
worked hard and depended on each other for support. History is a
continuing process and we are beginning the next chapter now.
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