John Purdue (Person)
John Purdue
1802 AD - 1876 AD
A wealthy American industrialist in Lafayette, IN, and the primary original benefactor of Purdue University.
Purdue profited greatly during the American Civil War mainly because of the increase in demand for dry goods by the Union Army. Lafayette supported the Union in the war, but some night-time raids by Confederate sympathizers on local businesses were reported. To protect his assets, Purdue established the "Purdue Rifles," a volunteer protective force of about 100 trained, uniformed and armed men guarding Confederate prisoners, rounded up deserters and maintained order.
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