Its name was officially shortened to Muncie in 1845 and incorporated as a city in 1865. Muncie developed as a manufacturing and industrial center, especially after the Indiana gas boom of …

Muncie was officially incorporated in 1865 as a largely agricultural settlement comprised of pioneers and other early settlers. With the discovery of natural gas in the late 1870s, industrial …

Jan 6, 2026 · Emergence of a factory city began on September 15 th, 1886 when natural gas was discovered in Eaton, Indiana. This was referred to as the Trenton Field (gas covering five …

Following the American Civil War the county experienced an economic boom caused by the discovery of natural gas, which spurred rapid industrial growth in the surrounding area. The …

The Local History & Genealogy Collection is housed at the Carnegie Library branch and focuses on documenting the history of Muncie and Delaware County including its peoples, places, and …

Muncie, Indiana, (population 67,430) was incorporated as a city in 1865. Delaware Indians, relocated from their lands on the east coast to Indiana and to Ohio, first settled the area in the …

Muncie was officially incorporated in 1865 as a largely agricultural settlement. When natural gas was discovered in the late 1800s, shrewd businessmen flocked to the area to set up industry.

Muncie itself was formed in 1865 as a largely agricultural settlement comprised of pioneers and other early settlers. However, this agricultural state soon transitioned into an industrial city with …

With the arrival of new inhabitants, the settlement grew into a town, and the spelling of its name was changed to Muncie. The first railroad arrived in 1852, with the extension of the …

Jul 8, 2020 · The Gas Boom of the late 1800’s drastically changed Muncie from an agricultural community to a leading manufacturing center in just a short time. As new businesses came to …