In 1831, the entire county was divided into forty-one road districts, and the “hands” of each were named. In September, 1731, three county commissioners took charge of county business.
For a bridge over Oil Creek $6.50 was appropriated out of the Counties three percent fund in 1836.
In September, 1837, Deer Creek Township was created. It comprised parts of Tobin and Troy Townships. $550 were expended on Deer Creek bridge.
In 1842 The county was redivided into seventy five road districts.
The Oil Creek bridge cost $8,975.25, built in 1866.
Road Building of Highway 37 in Perry County, IN
Building Hwy 37 - Men, Horses, Mules & Equiptment
Men Mules & Horses building highway 37 in Perry County, Indiana using teams of horses and mules pulling dirt scrapers.
Building Hwy 37 - Men Eating
Lunch time for one road crew. Some men Identified are; Edward Joseph Thiery, Jr., Sylvester Sprinkle and Alma 'Bandy' York
Building Hwy 37 - Men & Scrapers
Pictures have been donated by Ivan Flamion. Nephew of Sylvester Sprinkle.
