Feature on Charles Starrett. Topic: PEOPLE &
PIONEER
Written by Barbara Adams & Jim Sayre in
January, 1998
SIDNEY'S FOUNDER MAKES LAND DONATION... Pg 5 |
| Noting the passing of "Chas. Starrett,
Sr." on February 28, 1829, the monument marks the life of a man short on recorded
personal history, but long on public accomplishment.Myths tend to build around important
figures of history where facts are sketchy or missing altogether. The middle name Sidney
for Charles Starrett is just such a case. But, it is no myth that he influenced the early
settlement of Shelby County more than any other man, especially Sir Philip for whom Sidney is named, but who missed seeing it
by several centuries and quite a few thousand miles.
This is but one of the many lumber companies which were located near the site of Charles Starrett’s original homestead. The above picture is of Klipstine Lumber, ca. 1909. [ Back ] [ Next ] [ Up ] [ New Search ] |
