Documentary History of American Water-works

Indiana

Muncie

Muncie, Indiana

Muncie was incorporated as city in 1865.

The Muncie city council passed a water works ordinance on April 14, 1884, but it was repealed on January 19, 1885 and replaced with a new ordinance authorizing the mayor and clerk to sign a contract for the erection of water works. A contract was signed with S.A. Wilson, A.L. Johnson, T.F. Rose, and S.M.Highlands, who were to organize the Muncie Water Works Company The city agreed to pay $5,000 annually. The Muncie Water Works Company was incorporated on March 24, 1885, the works were completed on July 31, 1885 and were accepted by the city on October 19, 1885.

John S. Kuhn (1813-1883) lived in Muncie and owned the local gas company. His sons, James S. and William S. Kuhn, formed the American Water Works and Guarantee Company, limited, in 1886, which became owners of the Muncie Water Works Company.

Water is provided by Indiana American Water.

References
1886 Muncie, from Engineering News 15:253 (April 17, 1886)

1888 "Muncie," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 1.

1890 "Muncie," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 2.

1891 "Muncie," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 3.

1897 "Muncie," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 4.

1908 A Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Indiana, by edited by G.W.H Kemper
Pages 132-136: Water Works

1913 "Kuhn Brothers Both Known in Muncie," Muncie Evening Press, July 7, 1913, Page 1. | Part 2 | Part 3 |
Built local water works plant and American Water Works Company was organized and for several years had is offices here - Will S. Kuhn lived in Muncie and has for years kept in touch with city.

1913 "Kuhn Brothers Well Known Here," The Star Press (Muncie, Indiana), July 8, 1913, Page 12.

1923 City of Muncie v. Muncie Water Works Company, July 26, 1923, Indiana Public Service Commission