Hancock County Historical Society to present history of Beech Settlement

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Descendants of the Beech Settlement gather for a photo during one of the annual reunions at Beech Church.

GREENFIELD — Priscilla Phelps and Judith Jones will present a history of the Beech Settlement at 2 p.m. July 14 at the Chapel in the Park, 28 Apple St.

The Beech Settlement (1825-1955) in Rush County was one of the first and largest free-black settlements in Indiana. For more information, visit Hancock County Historical Society on Facebook.