Patrons Mutual Fire Company is Founded
A group of farmers in Southern Indiana band together to form Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company to protect against loss to their farms.
Also happening at this time:
- Rutherford B. Hayes was President
- Edison Electric Light Company begins operation; later becomes General Electric
- James D. Williams was Indiana Governor
The first Indiana 500 Car Race Takes Place
Hopewell Mutual Fire Insurance Company merges into Patrons Mutual
Mr. Bentle serves as President/Manager of Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Normal Gellert serves as President/Manager of Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Husband and Wife Team Aaron Rolf and Delores Rolf operate Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Delores Rolf continues to operate Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company to carry on her late husband's legacy
