1953 Map of Blackburn

About this map

Blackburn stands as a central settlement along the Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad corridor during the mid-20th century. This agricultural landscape on the border of Lafayette and Saline counties is defined by its rural infrastructure, featuring a dense network of country schools and churches that served the outlying farming community. Significant landmarks such as Pisgah Ch and Salt Pond Ch are joined by several local educational sites including Mt Zion Sch, Kennedy Sch, and Forbes Sch. The terrain is drained by several waterways, most notably Salt Pond Creek, Jordan Creek, and the East Fork. The presence of multiple family and community burial grounds, such as Blackburn Cem, Allen Cem, and Gross Cem, provides valuable points of interest for those studying the genealogical history of the Elmwood and Salt Pond townships.