of books have been published about the history of Huntington County, the first being History of Huntington County, Indiana originally published by Brant & Fuller. Two other books about Huntington include History of Huntington County, IN by Frank Sumner Bash in 1914 (describing its historical progress, its people, and its principal interests) and Huntington County, IN: Histories and Families by Turner Publishing Company in 1993 as a result of the Huntington County Historical Society officers and board of directors meeting in summer 1992 to discuss the family history of Huntington, the glue that has held together the city and county of Huntington in the heartland of the Midwest for more than 175 years. Wabash and Erie Canal The Wabash and Erie Canal was constructed through Huntington County in 1834 and added major economic benefit to the area. In addition to the Wabash River cutting through Huntington (see Forks of the Wabash), this newly opened trade route accelerated the population and economic growth in Huntington. Economy Catholic publisher Our Sunday Visitor is based in Huntington. Communications Local radio stations WJCI FM 102.9 WBZQ AM 1300 La Jefa Radio (Spanish) WVSH FM 91.9 The Edge, high school station (Huntington North High School) WQHU FM 105.5 FUSE FM, Huntington University Transportation Huntington Municipal Airport, a small airport for general aviation, lies southeast of the city. Several highways serve the city: Notable people Sports E. J. Tackett, professional bowler Gary Dilley, swimmer, Olympic silver medalist Dusty Fahrnow, Indy Car driver Lauren Johnson, professional runner Harry Mehre, player for Notre Dame Fighting Irish football (1919–21) and coach of Georgia Bulldogs football (1928–37) and Ole Miss Rebels football (1938-45). Politics U. S. Lesh, 24th Indiana Attorney General Lambdin P. Milligan, Civil War-era insurrectionist J. Danforth Quayle, former vice president of the United States, U.S. senator, U.S. representative J. Edward Roush, U.S. representative, father of "911 Emergency System" James R. Slack, state senator and Civil War general Andy Zay, member of the Indiana Senate Other Elizebeth (Smith) Friedman (1892–1980), author and pioneer in cryptology during WWI to WWII era, called "America's first female cryptanalyst" Jennifer Lancaster, author Mick Mars, guitarist of Mötley Crüe John F. Noll, Archbishop, founder of Our Sunday Visitor, a Roman Catholic newspaper and publishing company. Former pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church Carrie M. Shoaff (1849–1939), artist, author, potter, playwright, correspondent Richard Leroy Walters, homeless philanthropist Dan Butler, Actor Joseph M. Woods, Musician,