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Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

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Blacksmith

Mary Jane Yount Shantz

Photo of Mary Jane Yount Shantz

Mary Jane Yount Shantz was born in Hendricks County, Indiana on February 18th, 1845. In … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Blacksmith, Mount Vernon

Martin Luther Shantz

Photo of Martin Shantz by Blacksmith Shop

Martin Luther Shantz was born in Pennsylvania on May 16th, 1844 to John Shantz and … Read more …

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Blacksmith, Mount Vernon

Martin Shantz

Photo of blacksmith Martin Shantz

Martin Shantz, blacksmith.

Categories Mount Vernon's Historic Photos Tags Blacksmith, Mount Vernon

The Shantz House by Chris Stoner

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Description Student Report Creator Chris Stoner Date @1885-1890

Categories High School History Reports Tags Blacksmith, Brick, Hoover National Historic Site, King Chapel

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