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IN SCR0009

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/6/2019

Primary Sponsor

Eric Bassler

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the 200th anniversary of Owen County, Indiana, established January 1, 1819 as the state's 31st county
  • Owen County was named after Colonel Abraham Owen, killed at the Battle of Tippecanoe in November 1811
  • The county seat of Spencer was established in 1820, with the current limestone courthouse built in 1911
  • Owen County contains 13 townships with over 21,000 residents and is home to McCormick's Creek, Indiana's first state park
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Owen County Bicentennial Committee

Legislative Description

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Bicentennial of Owen County, Indiana.

Last Action

Returned to the Senate

3/6/2019

Full Bill Text

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