The source material provided consists of a diverse collection of historical texts, technical manuals, regional gazetteers, and documented analytical histories. Key sources include the multi-part documented history of Spring Mill Village by Mohammed S. Ansari. Technical data regarding 19th-century industry is drawn from Oliver Evans' The Young Mill-wright and Miller's Guide and several volumes of the American Miller and Millwrights Assistant. Will add more as I use them.
The following is a comprehensive list of the sources included in the provided material:
Community and Village Histories
• A History of Spring Mill Village (Parts 1, 2, and 3): Written by Mohammed S. Ansari, detailing the community from settlement through restoration.
• The Village That Slept Awhile: A story of Spring Mill State Park by Ralph L. Brooks.
• Spring Mill Hidden Valley Village: An account of the southern Indiana pioneer village by Norman Evans.
• History of Mitchell and Marion Township, Indiana: Detailing local business and civic history.
County and Regional Histories
• History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties: A comprehensive regional account.
• History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties (Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4): Documentation of the people, industries, and institutions of these counties.
• History of the Maumee Valley (Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4): Commencing with the French occupation in 1680.
• History of the Ohio Falls Cities (Parts 1 and 2): Covering the development of the region around the Falls of the Ohio.
• Early Indian Trails and Surveys: An account of early Indiana geography and surveying by George R. Wilson.
• Stories of Indiana History: Historical narratives by Maurice Thompson.
Technical Manuals and Trade Records
• The Young Mill-wright and Miller's Guide (Volumes 1 and 2): The seminal 1795 work by Oliver Evans.
• American Miller and Millwrights Assistant (Volumes 1 and 2): Technical manuals on milling operations.
• Practical Milling: A comprehensive guide to milling principles, history, and machinery.
• Indiana Commerce, Trade and Agriculture: A study of early state industry and commodities.
Navigation and Surveying
• The Navigator: Directions for navigating the Monongahela, Allegheny, Ohio, and Mississippi rivers.
• History of Navigation in the Ohio River Basin (Flat Bottom Boats): Detailed accounts of river craft and navigation history.
• Pre-Steamboat Navigation on the Lower Mississippi River: A doctoral dissertation by John Amos Johnson.
Primary Records and Reference Works
• The Revised Laws of Indiana: Legal standards for the state, including land enclosure requirements.
• New Topographical Atlas and Gazetteer of Indiana: Including topographical keys and maps.
• Historic Treasures: A compilation of "true tales" and data regarding Bloomington, Indiana University, and Monroe County by Forest M. "Pop" Hall.
Other sources.
• Allen Family Files Upper House Combined Files Jan 17, 2026.pdf: This file contains the genealogy of John Allen (1783–1865) and historical details about the two-story hewed log house he built in 1820, which was later moved to Spring Mill State Park.
• Bullitt file for notebookLM.pdf: This source documents the Bullitt family, described as the "true founders" of Spring Mill, and provides transcripts of land grants and deeds involving Cuthbert and Thomas Bullitt.
• Dalton Files Combined for NotebookLM Jan 17, 2026.pdf: This collection focuses on the Dalton family, specifically noting William Dalton Jr.'s role as the long-time distiller for "Old Hamer's Whiskey".
• Distillery Files combined for notebookLM.pdf: This file provides comprehensive information on the process of distillation, including historical records of barrel sizes, tavern rates, and the mechanics of 19th-century stills.
• Donaldson, George (1) and (2) files combined: These two sources provide a detailed biographical portrait of George Donaldson, an eccentric Scottish naturalist who lived at Shawnee Cottage and established several memorials on the property.
• Edwards, Young files combined for notebookLM.pdf: This file details the family of Young Edwards (1818–1900), whose home was relocated to the Pioneer Village to serve as the "Old Hat Shop".
• Ferguson Family file combined for notebookLM.pdf: This source describes the history of the Ferguson log cabin, donated to Spring Mill State Park to serve as the "Gardener's Cabin".
• Fidler Family file combined for notebookLM.pdf: This includes personal ancestral files and pedigree charts for the Fidler and Cunningham families, including details on Squire Martin Fidler.
• Glover, Uriah files combined for notebookLM.pdf: This file chronicles the life of Uriah Glover, the supervisor responsible for the original construction of the stone gristmill at Spring Mill.
• Granny White file combined for notebookLM.pdf: This source provides a biography of Sallie "Granny" White, focusing on her survival as a pioneer and the history of her house as a tavern and blockhouse.
• Grist Mill files (1) and (2) combined: These files offer an in-depth exploration of the gristmill's mechanics, its 1931 restoration, and the technical aspects of its waterwheel and internal gears.
• Hamer Family Collection (Collect 1, Collection 2, and Collection 4.1): These three sources provide extensive data on the Hamer family, their ownership of the village, and Colonel Hugh Hamer’s leadership in establishing Spring Mill as an industrial center.
• History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties (1914): A formal history detailing the people, industries, and institutions of these two counties.
• History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties (1884): A large regional history focusing on pioneer settlements, early land entries, and the military history of the three counties.
• Jackson files combined for notebookLM.pdf: This file explores the life of Samuel Jackson, the Canadian War of 1812 veteran who was the first to build a log mill at the site.
• Land Grants to Canadian Volunteers: A collection of military registers, deeds, and land patents relating to the grants given to volunteers of the War of 1812.
• Montgomery Files NoteBookLM Combined Jan 18. 2026.pdf: This source details the Montgomery brothers of Philadelphia, who purchased the village in 1823 and added a distillery and sawmill.
• Munson file combined for notebookLM.pdf: This documents the Munson family, particularly Amzi Munson, who served as the village cobbler.
• SOLOMON SCOTT...pdf: A concise biographical record for Solomon Scott, noted as the partner of Jonathan Turley in the Spring Mill distillery.
• Sheeks file combined for notebookLM.pdf: This file contains the genealogy and history of the Sheeks family, whose 1816 residence is the oldest landmark in Lawrence County.
• Spring Mill Hidden Valley Village by Norman Evans.pdf: This is a narrative history of the village, covering everything from the Hamer ownership to the underground rivers of the park.
• The Mill: Water's Power, Corn's Grind: An interpretive program that provides an overview of the mill's history, mechanics, and recent restoration highlights.
• Turley file combined for notebookLM.pdf: This source covers the Jonathan Turley era, detailing his operation of the "Daisy Spring Mill" and his efforts to maintain the village's industry.
• Village Structure List.pdf: A summary table detailing the built years and originality of various structures within the Spring Mill Pioneer Village.