Town of  ELWOOD
In 1857 The town was fortunate to have a railroad come through. What was then the Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad later became the Pennsylvania Railroad system. 

The town of Quincy now numbered about 300 people. Francis M. Hunter, who had a store was also postmaster. He was notified by the post-office department that Indiana already had a town in Owens County named Quincy, and the department suggested that the name here be changed. As a group of men were discussing the matter they noticed the small son of Jesse B. Fraiser playing about. His name was Elwood and someone suggested that they give the town his name, so, officially on June 15 1869 Quincy became Elwood.

Elwood was the home of Wendell Wilkie and once famous for it's many glass work companies. In August of each year the ELWOOD GLASS FESTIVAL is held in August.

Population in July 2008: 9,027

Joe Rice House of Glass - Paperweight