Sycamore Gas Company

Sycamore Gas and its predecessors have been proudly serving Southeastern Indiana since 1868. As the region has grown, Sycamore Gas has grown with it. The company serves approximately 6,500 customers through its gas system and approximately 2,500 more customers through its connection to the City of Aurora's gas system.

Sustainability Mission Statement

Sycamore Gas is committed to contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases by converting customer equipment using higher-carbon fuels to clean-burning natural gas, implementing innovative technologies, improving operational efficiencies, and helping to foster an environmentally-responsible culture in the communities we serve.

History of the Sycamore Gas Company

• 1868: Founded as a natural gas manufacturing company by a group headed by George W. Ewing.
• 1885: Sold to Federated Utilities Corporation of Battle Creek, Michigan which in turn traded it to the Central Public Service Company of Muncie.
• 1936: A.R. Stryker purchased the plant from Central Public Service.
• 1937: Massive flood strikes Lawrenceburg and surrounding area.
• 1939: Stryker completes rebuild of facilities and provides gas to area citizens.
• 1941: Aurora pipeline complete.
• 1941: Second gas manufacturing plant completed at 212 W. Walnut St.
• 1950: Texas Gas Transmission Company interstate pipeline connects to Lawrenceburg facilities.
• 1964: A.W. Stryker sells company to Cincinnati Gas & Electric
• 2004: Cinergy Corp., parent company of Cincinnati Gas & Electric sells company to INOH Gas, Inc.
• 2009: Lawrenceburg Gas Company became Sycamore Gas Company.
• 2017: Relocated to a new facility in Lawrenceburg, Indiana
• 2018: Sycamore Gas acquired by Hearthstone Utilities, Inc.