Sheridan, Indiana

Along The Right Of Way

May 2005

M.P. B155.4 - 2nd Subdivision - Ne

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The first pioneer cabin in Adams Township was built by George Boxley around 1828. Twelve years later, he settled on Pioneer Hill in Sheridan. His cabin was his refuge from bounty hunters and still stands in Sheridan as a symbol of his escape after allegedly fomenting a slave revolt in Virginia. The town was originally called Millwood and several years later was changed to Sheridan after Civil War General Philip H. Sheridan. The post office was named Sheridan when it was established in 1871.

Left and Right: Sheridan Indiana depot. Picture to the right show the depot while regular passenger service on the Indianapolis branch was still in operation. On the right, the depot post L&N merger.

NEW 04-25-2004 Left: Sheridan depot, circa November 1979. Battered and worn. Right: Another view of the depot, circa October 1976. In each picture, the depot looks in dire need of repairs and a fresh coat of paint.

It is late in the steam era. Monon #286 working over the grass covered tracks in Sheridan, August 1942. The H-6 2-8-0's ruled the Indianapolis line freights.

NEW 09-16-2004 Monon Steam engine #410 at Sheridan. Date unknown. This image is from the Charles Huffer Collection. His photo collection has been digitalized and is currently available on CD from the Monon Railroad Historical- Technical Society, Inc. Visit their Company Store for ordering information.

NEW 01-14-2005 Southbound freight passing through Sheridan, circa 1971.

Sheridan, April 1981. Looking towards the north along the former mainline.

NEW 04-25-2004 Left: April 1981. Looking along the mainline at the Hightshue Brothers Purina Chows Feeds. Right: Looking along the mainline towards the south.

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