FRANKLIN TWP. — After years of requests for copies, the previously out-of-print book My Home Town: A History of Acton Indiana 1852-1994 has been re-released in a new edition by the Franklin Township Historical Society.
The book was initially released 26 years ago and had been sold out for years. Acton is located in southeast Marion County.
The 260-page book about Acton tells of the start of the town (which was originally named Farmersville) and of its organizations, churches, schools, businesses, and family histories. The book also includes material on actress Marjorie Main, best known as Ma Kettle in the series of the popular Ma & Pa Kettle films, who was born in Acton.
The book includes some personal reminiscences and fun stories as well, such as the time a horse waiting to be shod got startled while at an Acton blacksmith shop and jumped through an open window, getting hung up halfway through. The blacksmith simply left the horse standing half-in, half-out while he finished the shoeing process.
The book can be purchased locally directly from the Franklin Township Historical Societyfor $10 by e-mailing FranklinTownshipHistory@gmail.com, or can be ordered online at the Society’s website, FTHS.org, or can be purchased at Amazon.com.
