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Nelson - Peter Brown - Alvin Jennings Dutch Mill 1883 - 1938 Moved to Smith Center In 1876 a buffalo herd was sighted near the state line. Sod town built on cemetery. No water below. Therefore all moved to Reamsville by Iowa Creek. M.E. Church built in 1898. Several members buried in Reamsville Cemetery. About 1912, a fire burnt up a blacksmith shop store and hotel. Never rebuilt. In 1917 there were 108 families, 6 schools, 3 churches in Martin Township. 1994 15 families, 1 church. This transition was costly. |
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