Patoka Township
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      Patoka was laid out by James Clark and Brigham in July 4,1854. 

      The first building was a depot.  It was built before the railroad to house the men that were to build it.

     Cyrus Walker built the first business around 1856, a general mercantile.  Dr. E. M. Beach, was the first doctor.

     Richardson and Gray built the 2nd business in 1855, and the 3rd, a produce store, was built by Williams and Kessner.

     In 1857, the first Blacksmith shop was built by Snyder and Harrison.  Snyder was also a gunsmith.

     By the late 1800's Patoka was a very busy city with 7 doctors, 3 general stores, a hardware and drugstore, furniture and       lumber store... hotels,several churches , a school (2 story brick) and the Irvin Lumber Company.

     Patoka also has a nice park where a fall festival is held each year followed by a parade. top of page