We want to know about you!

The Adams County Historical Society is asking for your help in preserving the history of the county, cities, towns and residents of Adams County. Please take time to answer the following questions. Or visit the Society’s website at www.adamscountyhistoricalsociety.com. A link to the questionnaire is available on the main page for printing to be mailed in at a later time. We appreciate your help in preserving such a valuable piece of history.

Name:

Address:

Phone number:

E-mail:

Who were your parents? Where were they from? When did they get married and where?

Where did you live? Did you work – either in town or on the farm?

Which school did you or your children attend or have involvement with and for what years? What was the school’s District Number?

What was your transportation to or from school?

What kind of lunch program did you have?

What form of discipline did you have in your school?

How many generations from your family attended your school? Surrounding schools?

How many people attended your school? What grades were in your school?

How many rooms were in the schoolhouse?

What are some stories you remember about events that took place at your school or anecdotes? Tell something of your school days.

Please list your experiences with your town or city and the surrounding area. Cover what you know about businesses, shopping, recreation, school, roads, trains, elevators, etc. be specific if possible: where was it, how many rooms, etc?

Where was the swimming hole?

What mischief did the youngsters get into?