Re: Kokomo

Posted by Jim Courtney on
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Kokomo-tp1652p1766.html

Well, another 40 year old misconception corrected!

I have always assumed "Recen" was south of Kokomo, on the hillside, later burning down, leaving the hillside bare except for the Mill and a few structures.

But in Digerness's Mineral Belt II, it clearly states that the original buildings of the Main Street of Kokomo burned down in 1881, "and the town moved down the hillside, abosorbing the community of Recen in the process.  The town was built on land owned by the Recen brothers, Henry, Andrew and Daniel and both settlements became known as Kokomo"

So, down in the valley, at the confluence of Tenmile and Kokomo Creeks were the structures that survived into the 1930s:  The two depots, the homes and business, the D&RG yard (with wye and water tank) and the iconic school house on the hillside west of the D&RG depot were all considered "Kokomo" after about 1885.

I will go back and edit my earlier comments to avoid confusing others--thanks for pointing this out!!