Magnet, Indiana, is an unincorporated community along the Ohio River in Union Township, Perry County, Indiana, United States.
History
When pioneers started to settle the banks of the Ohio River, one of the first in the Magnet area was Dodson, who operated a wood yard. The settlement was known as Dodson Landing. When Dodson left, Jesse Martin took over the wood yard operation; therefore the area was referred to as Martin Landing. In 1848 the residents had to decide on a name for the village. To honor Jesse Martin they chose the name Rono, after his dog that lived to an extraordinarily old age. The settlement was known as Rono until 1896 when the United States Postal Department changed the name to Magnet.On August 21, 1865, the steamboat, U.S.S. Argosy (Number 3) was returning Union soldiers of the 70th Ohio Infantry home via the Ohio River. The steamer was forced aground by a storm. Her boilers exploded and caused ten fatalities. They were buried in a mass grave one half mile from Magnet (then called Rono). Ten grave makers were raised at the site.
Behrens, Sgt John H.b. unknown d. Aug. 21, 1865COMSY SGT F&S 70 ONIO INF
Rader, ALbertb. unknown d. Aug. 21, 1865CO C 70 OHIO INF
Fiscus, CPL Aaronb. unknown d. Aug. 21, 1865CO K 70 OHIO INF
Robuck, Johnb. unknown d. Aug. 21, 1865CO G 70 OHIO INF
Long, Martin V.B.b. unknown d. Aug. 22, 1865CO K 70 OHIO INF
Rose, Amosb. unknown d. Aug. 21, 1865CO G 70 OHIO INF
McDaniel, Johnb. unknown d. Aug. 21, 1865CO F 70 OHIO INF
Taylor, Hughb. unknown d. Aug. 21, 1865CO K 70 OHIO INF
McKinnley, George W.b. unknown d. Aug. 21, 1865CO K 70 OHIO INF
US Soldier, UNKOWNb. unknown d. Aug. 21, 1865
History, Genealogy, Early Settlers and Historical Points of Interest in Perry County, Indiana
