February 17, 2025
Community
Public Spring: A Digital Well of Community Stories
By:Public Spring•
4 min read In the heart of Scottsville, long before streets were paved and storefronts lined the square, there was a spring. A simple, steady source of water, but also the foundation for what would become Allen County’s seat. In 1816, when local leaders sought a location for the county seat, they chose this spot—not for its geography or politics, but for something more essential: its water. The spring provided life, growth, and gathering, and from that first drop, a community took root.
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