[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 196 (Friday, December 1, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1636]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE SESQUICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF UPLAND, INDIANA

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 1, 2017

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
150th anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Upland, Indiana. 
Upland has played an integral role in the industrial and educational 
development of Indiana and Hoosiers from every part of the state are 
thankful for the contributions of the men and women of Upland.
  The town of Upland is celebrating 150 years, but the history of 
Upland dates back further. Settlers came to the area in 1828, clearing 
the land and trapping wild game for food and furs. In 1867, settler 
Jacob Bugher gave a right of way to the Central Railroad of Indiana in 
exchange for a promise that all passenger rail would stop in the soon-
to-be-formed town. Central Railroad of Indiana agreed, the railroad was 
built, and Upland was officially incorporated.
  In the years since it gained its name as the highest point on the 
Central Railroad of Indiana rail line, Upland has developed into a 
lively and thriving community, serving as a home for generations to 
families, businesses, professionals, churches, schools, and other 
organizations.
  In 1887, the town saw a great influx in business due to the discovery 
of natural gas. Just a few years later, in 1893, Taylor University 
moved to Upland. The University was founded on the belief that 
education should be available to women as well as men, and Taylor 
University is now regularly ranked in the top three colleges in the 
Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. The arrival of Taylor University 
gave students across the country the opportunity to receive a first-
class liberal arts education in a special town.
  In recent years there has been an influx of business developments in 
Upland, which has been great for the economic growth of the town. The 
town of Upland has a unique balance between established favorites like 
Ivanhoe's Drive-In, a drive-in restaurant established in 1965 famous 
for its ice cream and burgers, and attracting new businesses, like 
coffee shops and clothing stores.
  Upland, Indiana exemplifies the best of small-town America. The 
citizens have a clear passion and love for their town, but are also 
quick to welcome visitors from around the world. I am proud to 
represent such an amazing town, one with a history of growth and 
success as well as the promise of a prosperous future. Please join me 
in celebrating the sesquicentennial anniversary of the incorporation of 
the great town of Upland, Indiana.

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