Editing Tipton, Indiana (section)

===Cholera epidemic===
Around August 1, 1845, the city entered into a [[cholera]] epidemic. The majority of residents fled the city. Livestock began dying of starvation and dehydration due to being left in their pens due to their owners deaths or fleeing of the city. One resident, Mason Lyons, freed all the animals that were still alive, allowing them to wander into the forest to feed. Stores and businesses closed. There were three doctors in town, including Isaac Parker. Over 20 people died. The epidemic lasted approximately one month.<ref name="Pershing97" /><ref name="Pershing98">Pershing, p. 98</ref>