1953 Map of Lizton

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Lizton and Jamestown anchor this mid-century agricultural landscape at the border of Boone and Hendricks counties. The New York Central railroad bisects the terrain, running parallel to the Old State Road and connecting the small rail-stop at Raintown with the larger villages. This era shows a densely settled rural community defined by its family and fraternal associations, evidenced by numerous small burial grounds such as Odd Fellows Cem, Lowry Cem, and Groover Cem.