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Whitewater, Indiana - at the turn of the century

This photo of Whitewater, Indiana appears to have been taken sometime around 1900. The view is from the west, looking east along what is now called Whitewater Road.

Photo: Dirt road leading into Whitewater, Indiana from the west - looking east (Whitewater Road).

Supplied Photo: Whitewater School with crowd and horse drawn wagon in front of it.

Whitewater School - year unknown, although prior to 1922. Note the "Geo. H. Knollenberg Dry Goods" sign on the left.

Photos provided by Ron Stemple

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