Discover What Crown Point Was Famous At Years Ago

Originally posted 2009-12-27 05:00:40. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

The history of the county seat of Lake County is as interesting as the people of this great county. Did you know that Crown Point, Indiana was once the most romantic place to marry.  From 1915 to 1940, celebrities and over 175,000 other couples married in Crown Point.  Because of the number of marriage performed in Crown Point, it was nicknamed, the “Marriage Mill.”

You may be worrying what caused this phenomenal.  Well, it simple, it was like Mayberry.  You remember, Sheriff Taylor was the sheriff, the judge, the peacemaker, etc.  Well, Crown Point, Justice of the Peace was no different back then.  The Justice of the Peace did everything from ministering oath to criminal cases to marriages.

Another reason Crown Point wa nicknamed the “Marriage Mill” was that there were marriages performed 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Not only that, Crown Point would advertise the simplistic marriage in all major cities including Chicago makeing for big business quickly.

The city even hired three additional Justice of the Peace to keep up with the influx of business.  In addition, the Justices all receive commission on the amount of business that was drawn from this lucrative affair.

Some of the famous Justices were:

• Harry Nicholson
• Arthur Taylor
• Harvey Minas
• Howard Kemp

Still yet, the fame of Crown Point’s “Marriage Mill” was advertised in movie houses during that era.

It only costed $9.00 to get married by then.

Some celebrities that got married in Crown Point included:

• Ronald Regan and Jane Wyman
• Michael Jackson’s parents

If you would like to see some of the marriage license of some of the famous people visit Valentino’s Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor.

Consequently, the “Marriage Mill” ended in 1940 when Indiana passed the law requiring three days for blood test results.

You can still get married there today in front of the legendary old court house.

In addition, the “Marriage Mill” created other lurcative businesses to include jewlrey and hotels.

To find out more about he proud history of Crown Point’s Marriage Mill visit Crown Point’s Historical Society.

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