Robert Owen
(http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/art/online/?action=show_item&item=294)
Robert Owen was a largely successful British industrialist. He was fascinated by the idea of how societies functioned and the relationships people had. Eventually, his interests led him to found utopian socialist communities in Europe. His communities were based on his ideas of egalitarianism and strict communal living. In 1825, Owen and other Owenites established a community in Indiana named New Harmony.
New Harmony
(http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/hns/cities/newharmony.html)
New Harmony was established in 1825. It was never realized as a true town the way it is depicted in the above photo, but it was still a community nonetheless. Centered around Robert Owen’s beliefs and ideas, New Harmony advertised freedom, equality, and public education. Hundreds of people moved to the frontiers of Indiana for a fresh start and to be a part of a new community. After many issues that will be highlighted later, New Harmony dissolved in 1827.
Frances Wright & Nashoba
(http://womhist.alexanderstreet.com/awrm/doc3.htm)
Frances Wright was a true visionary for her time. She was a huge advocate for women’s rights and was a pioneer in the abolition movement. After visiting New Harmony, she was inspired to begin her own community, called Nashoba, in 1825. Created in the backwoods of Tennessee, Nashoba never gained a massive following, but offered freedom and safety for African Americans. Nashoba did not last long either, and ended in1828.