In 1789, plans were made for a settlement near the mouth of what is now known as Mad River. The proposed name for the site was Venice, and the river was to be named Tiber. The deed was executed and recorded, and the village of Venice was laid out on paper. But Indian troubles and some misunderstandings with the landowner and the government led to the abandonment of the project. Fortunately, a treaty was signed with the Indians six years later, and...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1635000076
ISBN13:9781635000078
Release Date:April 2015
Publisher:America Through Time
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.4" x 9.1"
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