In Plymouth Circa 1855
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| Date of Game | Circa 1855 |
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| Game | Town Ball |
| Location | Plymouth, IN, United States |
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| Description | From the Plymouth Pilot, which was started here about that time [1857], the following information is obtained. The town council, which had just then been created by a special act of the legislature, passed an ordinance providing that sidewalks be built on each side of Michigan, La Porte and Center streets, four feet wide, of white oak or yellow poplar plank. These were the first sidewalks built on these streets. They extended from La Porte street north to Garro street. Ordinances were also passed— Prohibiting ball playing within the limits of the town. Prohibiting the shooting or firing of guns upon the original plat of said town, also Prohibiting horse racing in the streets. Prior to this there was no town organization whatever and every one did as he pleased without let or hindrance. Town ball was a favorite game on Michigan street between La Porte and Garro streets, every day when enough of idle men and boys were around to make the game interesting. |
| Sources | A twentieth century history of Marshall County, Indiana, Volume 1 Hon. Daniel McDonald |
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| Submitted by | Bruce Allardice |
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| Players Locality | Local |
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