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Orestes is a small
pleasant neighborhood in Indiana's heartland and is the home of a historic white
oak tree, the best tasting tomato products in America and some of the friendliest people in the world. Originally named Lowry
Switch, the hamlet sprouted from a railroad crossing and the woodlands and farm fields of Nathan Lowry. Postal confusion forced
the community to change the name and after deliberations among townsfolk, the name Orestes came to the forefront. Nathan and
Ellen McMahan lived in the countryside north of the community and were proud parents of a son, Orestes McMahan, born on Christmas
day 1876. The name Orestes was uncommon and was adopted as the new name of our town.
A very special thanks
goes out to fine folks of Orestes and nearby countryside for the great photographs and amusing
tales of their families and community long ago. Without their offerings a big part of Orestes history would have been lost.
Ask your more senior relatives and friends for a fine story today and lend your best ear.
Send us an Orestes story today!
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ORESTES HISTORY EBOOK AVAILABE!
"ORESTES" . . . .
856 pages, 70 chapters, full to the brim with photos and exciting history, the most complete account available about Orestes
and North Madison County. If you love the community, this is an encyclopedia you won't want to miss. It gives me great
pride to bring you this new edition of Orestes history. Dave Dwiggins - August 28, 2007
Read the morning newspaper
Vernon's Weather Report
Indiana Road Conditions
Old Orestes Photographs
Madison County Atlas 1901
Alex-Monroe Twp Historical Society
Madison County Historical Society
Indiana Soldiers & Sailors
Ring the Baptist Church Bell
Courtesy of Rob Mittendorf
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Our site contains the research of David Dwiggins. The information was obtained from the microfilms of the Alexandria Times Tribune,
Elwood Call Leader, Anderson Herald, Anderson Bulletin, Orestes town records, writings of Samuel Harden, John Forkner, Ray
Davis and others.
Udorn RTAFB, Thailand
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