St.Paul was originally established in 1816, shortly after Indiana became the 19th state in the union. Originally from Holland, Jonathan Paul searched for land to build a grist mill. He named the town Paultown. 

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In 1835, John Paul, Jonathan's son, took over and, in 1853, changed the name to St. Paul. The town has housed many industries, from stone quarries to goldfish farms. 

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Watch St. Paul's history as told by Gladys Pike, St. Paul Historian.

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