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exander Thompson was a Scotsman by birth and the town was named in honor of his native land, Edinburgh, Scotland. However, other documents suggest Thompson was born in Virginia and was of Scotch-Irish descent. In another ac-count, Edinburgh was described by the early settlers as “Eden” because of its beauty. The naming of Edinburgh re-mains unsure. The name originally ended in “h” when it was first platted and when the town was incorporated in 1853. The “h” was dropped from the name in 1899 and was missing for the next 77 years. In 1977 the Town Council restored the “h” to Edinburgh’s name. The origin of the name Edinburgh remains unknown.

The original plat of Edinburgh in 1822 con-tained 32 lots and was owned by Alexan-der Thompson and Lewis Bishop.

It is not certain where Edinburgh got its name. Some early accounts say Al-

Edinburgh has a strong industrial base for a community of its size with an Industrial Park located on the south side of Edinburgh, as well as industries throughout other areas of the town. Transportation access is a real asset with two interchanges on Interstate 65 located at the 80 and 76 mile markers and the Louisville & Indiana Railroad which bisects the town.

HISTORYEdinburgh, Indiana was the first settle-ment in Johnson County and is situ-ated in the far southeast corner of the county. Edinburgh’s first settler was John Campbell who came into the area in 1820.

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EDINBURGHwww.edinburgh.in.us

Located between Indianapolis and Louisville, Edinburgh, Indiana of-fers a small town atmosphere with a variety of amenities. Edinburgh is recognized for the Edinburgh Outlet Mall and is easily accessible from Interstate 65 or US 31.

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TIMBERGATE GOLF COURSEInspired by Indiana native Fuzzy Zoeller, Timbergate is one of the premiere public courses in Indiana. The com-plete links style design was geared by Clyde Johnston Designs, Inc. with Fuzzy Zoeller to be both challenging to expe-rienced players as well as playable by higher handicappers.

Each hole has five or more bent grass tee beds to vary the yardage of the course from 5000 to 7000 yards. Eleven ponds and several bunkers skirt the bent grass fairways and greens. Blue grass and fescue roughs surround every hole giving each its own identity. We welcome you to Timbergate and en-courage you to look through our site to get all the information you need.

values of the Pixy Theatre and the people we employ. We understand the responsibilities attendant to steward-ship of an historic edifice like the Pixy Theatre/Masonic Lodge and have dedi-cated ourselves to returning the build-ing to its early-century role as the jewel of the Town of Edinburgh.

The Edinburgh Pixy Theatre is also avail-able for weddings, events and meet-ings. The third floor of the Pixy Theatre includes the Meeting Hall, Full Kitchen, Bride’s Room and Great Hall where wed-dings and events can be held. Space can be rented as needed or in 4-hour blocks. The third floor of the Pixy The-atre includes meeting space for your lecture or private function. Space can be rented as needed or in 4-hour blocks.

THINGS TO DOEDINBURGH PREMIUM OUTLETSThe mall is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and Interstate 65 (exit 76B) in Edinburgh. This popular shopping mall has stores where all shop-pers will find impressive savings. Brand names like Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, Eddie Bauer, Nine West and Nike are joined by many other names. For more information about the mall you may go to their website at www.premiumoutlets.com/edinburgh or call 1-812-526-9764.

EDINBURGH PIXY THEATREwww.theedinburghpixy.comThe Edinburgh Pixy Theatre was built in 1907 to be used as a Masonic Lodge which remained it’s primary use un-til 2008. It was paid for by Masonic members who purchased “shares” for $25.00 each. The Rainbow Girls and Eastern Star also met there. The the-atre has been a former opera house, movie theater, and home of the Edin-burgh Sugar Creek Players for nearly 20 years.

Following its acquisition in July of 2008, the former Masonic Lodge/Pixy Theatre has undergone extensive renovation and now serves as a unique historical venue for live music, arts, stage pro-ductions, weddings, and events for the community of Edinburgh.

As Company president Mike Harding once suggested to Edinburgh High School students: “The people of Ed-inburgh are the owners of The Pixy Theatre; I’m just the custodian with a checkbook.”

This point-of-view is important to em-phasize because it underlies the core

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Smithsonian Magazine called Columbus a “veritable museum of modern archi-tecture.” Visitors to Columbus can see more than 70 buildings and pieces of public art by internationally noted archi-tects and artists, including I.M. Pei, Eliel Saarinen, Eero Saarinen, Richard Meier, Harry Weese, Dale Chihuly and Henry Moore. To learn more about the archi-tects, you may view a selection of short online videos.

Even if you are not an architecture buff, the story about how this small town strives to be its best is both interesting and inspiring. The Columbus story has been featured in dozens of regional and national publications, including National Geographic, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Midwest Living, Dwell and Wallpaper.

The best way to learn the Columbus story is to take a guided tour. Expe-rienced, trained tour guides lead city tours daily aboard the Visitors Center bus. During the two-hour tour, visi-tors travel throughout the community, looking at historic and modern building exteriors, landscaping, parks and public art. Guests on the tour also get an in-side look at two buildings. Tours origi-nate at the Columbus Visitors Center. These tours begin promptly at 10 a.m.

each weekday, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. on Sundays (March through November). Visit www.columbus.in.us for more information.

THINGS TO DOZAHARAKOS

Zaharakos is a 109-year old, cake-icing confection of mirrors, marble, Tiffany glass, carved woodwork and polished soda-fountain plumbing. The one-of-a kind Victorian ice cream parlor and mu-seum is a wonder to kids of all ages, who enjoy the musical sounds of the Or-

chestrion music machine and the home-made sodas and ice cream specialties. The gift shop features handmade toys, trains, and ice cream items.

KIDSCOMMONSTue-Sat: 10am-5pmSun: 1pm-5pmAdmission $6www.kidscommons.orgExplore three floors of interactive learning and fun. Get flushed down the famous, giant toilet slide, do your best Spiderman imitation as you scale the climbing wall and work up a healthy sweat in the Kids on the Move exhibit.

Kidscommons, the children’s museum, has a host of activities for kids of all ages, which include a climbing wall; a computer technology lab designed by kids for kids where videos and music can be created and saved; a child-sized house that demonstrates another cul-ture; an art creation center; an early childhood garden and much, much more!

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COLUMBUSwww.columbus.in.us

Columbus,Indiana(population39,000)isranked6thinthena-tion for architectural innovation and design by the American

InstituteofArchitectsonalistthatincludesthemuchlargercitiesofChicago,NewYork,Boston,SanFrancisco,andWashington,D.C.

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than 400 acres of grapes.

Smith’sWineryP.O. Box 2634, Columbus, IN (812) 375-1463www.smithwinery.comSpecializing in home and special events wine tastings and catering to fit busy schedules, Smith’s Winery offers vari-ous wines from around the world, from Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet Sauvignon. Specialty wines in limited quantities are also offered. Dessert Wines such as Peach, Black Cherry, Raspberry, Calypso Breeze and Blackberry wines are avail-able.

Wine Trail: Indy Wine Trail(888) 846.6463 (VINO INDY)www.indywinetrail.com

The Indy Wine Trail, created in 2006, is made up of seven centrally located win-eries. The trail offers visitors a unique experience. Each winery specializes in its own unique blends and services. Customers can travel the trail enjoying the uniqueness of each and learning about each destination’s wine-making process. Trail participants will receive a passport upon arrival guiding them to each winery. The Indiana wine industry has 32 commercial wineries and more

BLUE’S CANOE LIVERYPaddle down the scenic Driftwood River in a canoe, kayak, or raft. As you float the six- or eight-mile course down river, you may see deer, beaver, great blue heron, osprey, or wild turkey. Occasion-al mild rapids add a little excitement.

PEOPLE TRAILSAnything people powered is welcome on the more than 19 miles of paved trails, and the route in and around town and into the countryside is a pleasant way to enjoy the outdoors. The paths run very close to three rivers, two creeks, plenty of green space and productive farmland. Great for leisurely exercise with a distraction or two.

WINERIES

Simmons Winery & Nortonburg Wine Garden8111 E 450 N, Columbus, IN (812) 546-0091www.simmonswinery.comSimmons Winery offers a wide variety of red, white and blush wines, rang-ing from dry to sweet dessert wines. Vinifera, French-American hybrids, and native American grapes are used to produce the wines. Complimentary processing room tours and wine tast-ing. Visit the farm market during the summer and fall for fresh fruits and veg-etables produced on the 115-year-old family farm. Call or check the website for special events throughout the year.

FAMOUS PEOPLE FROM COLUMBUS, INDIANA

ChuckTaylor, for whom the Converse All Star is named, was a basketball player, salesman, and shoe endorser from Columbus. He played on the Columbus High School Bulldogs team from 1914 to 1918. Until the mid-1970s, the beloved shoe design, nicknamed “Chuck’s,” comprised 50% of the athletic shoe market. Visit www.converse.com.

Tony Stewart, winner of so many high-profile racing events, credits his return to his hometown for his renewed success on the NASCAR circuit. See a mural of Tony at the downtown Dairy Queen, where the owner was an early Tony fan and sponsor.

Tim Solso, chairman and CEO of Cummins Inc., was named one of only five “CEOs of the Decade,” by MarketWatch, a subsidiary of Dow Jones & Co., in December 2010. The other finalists were Apple’s Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com, Starbuck’s chief Howard Schultz, and Google’s Eric Schmidt.

Jamie Hyneman, co-host of the popular show Mythbusters, graduated from Colum-bus North High School in 1974. His Mythbusters bio notes he’s been a wilderness survival expert, boat captain, diver, linguist, animal wranger, machinist, and cook, to name a few.

Tim Grimm went to Hollywood to be in movies and on TV, playing alongside the likes of Harrison Ford and Tim Allen, but returned to his roots in Columbus to raise his family. He organizes the Driftwood Valley Music Festival, featuring many folk artists, writes music, and performs his folk music throughout the U.S. and Europe.

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As Brown County developed, roads were built linking settlements through-out the county such as New Bellsville, Story, Nashville, Bean Blossom, and Helmsburg. The railroad made it to Helmsburg, which through the years has been home to a sawmill, post of-fice, hardware store, and broom fac-tory. Many old businesses are gone, but the buildings remain and are home to new endeavors. Brown County’s history is still evident on every street and alive in every hill and valley.

While in Brown County be sure to check out all of the great historic spots, in town and throughout the county. Our Pioneer Village Museum is located right in town. Also, the Brown County His-torical Society has a great knowledge base of our history.

HISTORIC SITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

On February 4, 1836, Brown County was named in honor of Major General Jacob Brown, a hero of the War of 1812. The county was dotted with small villages, with names like Bean Blossom, Gnaw

Bone, Story, Helmsburg, Trevlac, and Needmore.

Local industries included leather tan-ning, salt mining, orchards, gold mining and timber.

In 1837 a log courthouse and a log

jail were completed in Nashville, the county seat. The current courthouse was completed in 1874. It is the third courthouse to be built on this site and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Bean Blossom Bridge, built in 1880, is one of Brown County’s two covered bridges. The other, the Ramp Creek Bridge, crosses Salt Creek at the north entrance of Brown County State Park.

Kin Hubbard, an American humorist, created a clown-like, rustic character named Abe Martin. In 1904 Abe and his fellow characters graced the back page of the Indianapolis News and was syndi-cated in over 300 newspapers through-out the country for 26 years. In May 1932, the State of Indiana dedicated Brown County State Park as a memorial to Kin, and the rustic Abe Martin Lodge, constructed of native hardwoods and Brown County stone, was built on a high ridge in the park and named in his honor.

BROWN COUNTY, NASHVILLEwww.browncounty.com

Brown County is a place that celebrates its past. Some people believe there are two histories of Brown County. One story

traces the founding and development of the Art Colony; the other is focused on the local residents and culture. The truth is, the com-plete history of Brown County is rich with a beautiful blending of both. Due to the popularity of the local artists and the visitors they attracted, small shops, lodging facilities, and restaurants opened throughout Nashville and Brown County. N

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built “The House of the Singing Winds” atop a hill in Brown County, Indiana.

Brown County is a year round vaca-tion destination located in southern Indiana. The scenic beauty of the area draws you in, the charm keeps inviting you back. The area represents a place where the spirit, atmosphere and tradi-tions of Hoosier pioneer settlers have been preserved. The largest forested area in Indiana provides extraordinary outdoor adventure. Nature’s quiet soli-tude offers a stress-free atmosphere for family vacations, reunions, retreats and getaways.

HISTORIC COVERED BRIDGESBean Blossom Covered Bridge, built in 1880 by Joseph Basley, spans Bean Blossom Creek on Covered Bridge Road. Ramp Creek Covered Bridge is the only double barreled covered bridge in Indi-ana and crosses Salt Creek at the north entrance of the Brown County State Park.

BROWN COUNTY STATE PARKIndiana’s largest state park offers 20 miles of winding roads with scenic vis-tas and panoramic overlooks. A variety of amenities include a nature center, horseman’s camp, saddle barn, moun-tain bike and hiking trails, tennis courts, swimming pool and the Abe Martin Lodge constructed from hand hewn logs and stone harvest from the park.

FOR BARE FEETBrown County’s only factory creates unique socks for people all over the world. Their variety will knock your socks off! Weekday factory tours avail-able.

TC STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITETheodore Clement Steele was an artist of international reputation who in 1907

Many historic homes in the Village have been transformed into specialty shops. The Bartartley House was built in 1886. The Ferguson House on the edge of Antique Alley was originally the home of Allie Ferguson. The original For Bare Feet store is still located in Antique Al-ley. The former Village Shop is now the Summer Kitchen on Van Buren Street.

In 1873, Frank Taggart built a general store in the Village of Nashville. In 1923, it was converted into Miller’s Drug Store, complete with a soda fountain. The oldest business building still standing in the Village of Nashville, it has been home to the Hobnob Corner Restaurant since 1979, and still contains some of the original floors, oak fixtures and the soda fountain counter. Also, the Nash-ville House, a Brown County tradition, is still serving their fresh biscuits and homemade apple butter.

THINGS TO DO

HISTORIC SITES OF BROWN COUNTYThere are numerous historical sites throughout Brown County and Nash-ville. From covered bridges to historical villages & buildings, Brown County has preserved many pieces of history.

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Founded in 1823, Franklin is the county seat for Johnson County, and currently has a population of approximately 22,000 people. Fred L. Paris is Franklin’s 40th mayor. Mayor Paris is the first Independent mayor in the city’s history, and is only one of three independent mayors cur-rently serving in the state of Indiana. In the spring of 1823, George King, Si-mon Covert and David McCaslin, accom-panied by Isaac Voris came north to the Johnson County area from Kentucky. After clearing land near the mouth of Hurricane Creek, these men would eventually lay the foundations for what would become Franklin. In the summer of 1824, a team lead by William Shaffer built the courthouse and, in the fall of that same year, built himself a house on the southeast cor-ner of the square. The industry in those days consisted of mills, many of which were situated along Young’s Creek. Franklin is home to many notable indi-viduals, and has produced two gover-nors of Indiana: Roger D. Branigin and Paul V. McNutt. The city is located near the major met-

ropolitan area of Indianapolis, as well as near the major interstates of I-65, I-70, I-74 and I-465. These interstates transport goods from Indiana to other locations across the country. Indeed, businesses located within Franklin and Johnson County are well-equipped to serve major Midwestern markets like Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville and Cincin-nati. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATIONThe City of Franklin believes in extend-ing itself beyond central Indiana. It is be-cause of this idea that Franklin currently

has two sister cities: Kuji, Japan and Luqiao, China. The sister city relation-ship with Kuji was formed in October of 1960, and is approaching its 50 year anniversary. The most recent visit from Franklin to Kuji occurred in September of 2009. Mayor Fred Paris created sis-ter city relationship with Luqiao during his visit in April, with hopes of building similar ties that the relationship with Kuji has formed. Lying in the heart of the Chinese Gold Coast, Luqiao has many characteristics that will make it a great fit with the City of Franklin: Luqiao thrives from strong international cooperation, believes in an eco-friendly industrial economy, and puts large investments into the technology and education of the city.

Because of its prime location, the city is home to many international compa-nies serving the global market, including seven Japanese companies. Industry in Franklin has primarily been located in the manufacturing sector, especially in the production of automotive and build-ing components.

FRANKLINwww.franklin-in.gov

S ince its founding, Franklin has gone from being a small, rural town to a thriving city of choice near the Midwestern hub of

Indianapolis. Franklin is situated in a corridor of growth that shows no signs of stopping.

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streets, and our trails provide plenty of opportunities for a quiet walk or a scenic jog. Groups such as Discover Downtown Franklin and Franklin Heritage work hard to ensure the downtown core retains its small-town charm. The Historic Artcraft Theatre, originally built in 1922, screens classic movies for the young and old alike. People travel from miles around to take in a show. To date, the theatre has had visitors from five countries and 39 states.

JOHNSON COUNTYWith desirable amenities, natural beauty and a location in the Hoosier heartland, Johnson County is a growing commu-nity comprised of quiet towns, beauti-ful residential neighborhoods, a diverse business sector, and a strong agribusi-ness base. Private colleges and major state university campuses are located within minutes of most county resi-dents. Local health care is supported by state-of-the-art facilities in the county, and one of the nation’s largest medical centers is minutes away in downtown Indianapolis.

outstanding academic institution of Franklin College. Franklin is a city on the move with a pro-business attitude that attracts companies from all around the world. Located immediately south of the State Capital, Franklin is a great place to call home.

Franklin is located in Johnson County and is only a short 20 minute drive south from Indianapolis. We offer a rich variety of culture and entertainment to any family looking for the perfect week-end getaway spot. Franklin is home to several parks and recreation areas, in-cluding Province Park which spans over 50 acres. Our downtown boasts tradi-tional main street shops, coffeehouses and restaurants, and the Artcraft The-atre which is frequently showing classic films.

In 1940, downtown Franklin was pro-filed by Life magazine in a photo essay called “Small Town Saturday Night.” To this day, the city’s downtown is still the place to be. Franklin’s classic down-town boasts unique main street shops, coffeehouses and restaurants. Victo-rian mansions line King and Jefferson

The city of Franklin has an active Cham-ber of Commerce, as well as a county-wide business development office called the Johnson County Development Cor-poration. Both of these organizations work hard to be progressive in their business development activities. In 2009, the city instituted the creation of the Franklin Development Corpora-tion, a public-private partnership that acts as a funding source for downtown improvements. EDUCATIONWe have some of the best public and private schools in the area, including six elementary schools, an intermedi-ate school, a middle school and a new state-of-the-art high school that was completed two years ago. The schools in the Franklin Community School Cor-poration currently educate around 4,800 students. Franklin is also home to Franklin College, a residential four-year undergraduate liberal arts institution. The college prepares men and women for signifi-cant careers, offering its approximately 1,000 students 50 major tracks includ-ing biology, business, education, and journalism. The college was the first institution of higher education in Indiana to admit women, and maintains a voluntary as-sociation with the American Baptist Churches USA. The current president of Franklin College is Dr. James “Jay” G. Mosley, who received his education from Stanford University and the Uni-versity of Chicago. Franklin College cel-ebrated its 175th anniversary in June 2009. A recent educational addition to the city is that of Ivy Tech Community Col-lege of Indiana. Ivy Tech is a higher education institution that focuses on training the next workforce in the areas of agriculture, business, manufacturing, and many other areas that will lead to a good-paying job. Ivy Tech’s Franklin campus quietly be-gan in January 2004, when five evening classes were offered from our high school. By 2008, the student popula-tion had risen to over 1,000 enroll-ments, and classes had been moved to a state-of-the-art facility.

DOWNTOWN FRANKLINFranklin, IN is located in the heart of Johnson County just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis. With a population of roughly 22,000, we are home to the County Courthouse. Our downtown boasts traditional main street shops, coffeehouses and restaurants, and the

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wood to downtown Indianapolis. The greater Greenwood area is also served by Access Johnson County, a unique on demand door-to-door public transporta-tion system.

Greenwood takes to the air, keeping the Greenwood Municipal Airport busy. Be-cause of its intimate setting and close proximity to downtown Indianapolis, it is not uncommon for national political figures, entertainment and sports ce-lebrities or international business lead-ers to travel to Indianapolis by way of Greenwood. Greenwood’s airport also offers chartered business flights and an accredited aviation school. Major com-mercial airline passengers will find that the Indianapolis International Airport is an easy 20-minute drive from Green-wood.

RECREATIONGreenwood’s big city amenities and ser-vices are available in a small-town setting with an ever improving quality of life. Families who enjoy the outdoors appreci-ate Greenwood’s 275 acres compiled of parks, playgrounds, ball diamonds, pools and picnic areas. Runners, walkers and bikers safely stroll through Greenwood’s 20+ miles of trails, pathways, and green-ways. Greenwood area youth fuel incred-ibly active little league programs includ-ing a major soccer complex that draws state and regional tournaments. Green-wood is also a golfer’s haven with seven golf courses designed for every level of experience. One of Greenwood’s profes-sionally designed courses, Dye’s Walk, is named for its designer, acclaimed golf architect Pete Dye. And rainy days are never an issue. Greenwood’s spacious Community Center includes two basket-ball courts, a fitness center, an aerobics room, meeting space, and numerous fit-ness and activity classes.

Greenwood has experienced an explo-sive population growth rate over the last fifty years. Each year, hundreds of new residents make Greenwood their home because they appreciate the af-fordable housing, excellent education, plentiful dining, serious shopping, and friendly atmosphere that Greenwood has to offer. The City of Greenwood has a population of about 50,000 and spans three northern Johnson County town-ships; Clark, Pleasant and White River. Many of the greater Greenwood area’s newest neighborhoods are located just outside of the city limits in White River Township, or “Center Grove.” About 40,000 additional residents call this sophisticated countryside Greenwood suburb home.

The Greenwood area is becoming more affluent. Average annual family income is slightly more than $77,000 which is expected to further increase by 2020.

Greenwood is a key player in the power-ful Central Indiana economic corridor. It has a well deserved reputation as one

of the state’s most diversified business communities and continually attracts new businesses to the area. City and county economic leaders work hard to provide an attractive atmosphere for commerce by redeveloping business districts, neighborhoods and roadways. Major Greenwood developments cur-rently in the planning and development stages include Old Town and the east corridor. Each of these projects will en-hance the city’s new business growth, employment opportunities, tourism in-dustry and overall quality of life.

TRANSITEfficient transportation systems keep the southern communities well con-nected to the entire metropolitan area. Interstates 465 and 65 have a major interchange on the Southside and Greenwood has two of the five Southside I-65 exits; state and federal officials are considering adding an addi-tional Greenwood exit. The Indianapolis bus system, IndyGo, has local south suburban routes stretching from Green-

GREENWOODwww.greenwood.in.gov

J ust 12 miles south of downtown Indianapolis the Greenwood Area is a great location for commerce, residence, and recreation.

Greenwood has 14 municipal parks with playgrounds, ball diamonds, and picnic areas covering a total of 200 acres. Greenwood also boasts a swimming pool, community center, numerous tennis courts, golf courses and Little League programs. The city also has entertainment venues, fine restaurants, and retail for all ages. It has a well-deserved reputation as one of the state’s most diversified business communities. G

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primary objective at Southside schools. The local public school corporations in Northern Johnson and Southern Marion Counties offer some of the most com-prehensive K-12 public school programs available in Indiana and employ highly qualified teaching staffs to meet the rising demand for quality education.

Curricula are designed to prepare stu-dents for college and for life. In addition to the quality public school systems, the Southside also offers a successful public high school career center, private elementary schools, and a challenging private college preparatory high school.

An abundance of excellent higher education opportunities are available in the Greenwood area. Indiana Tech, ITT Technical Institute, Indiana Wes-leyan University, Marian University, and MedTech College all have learning centers in Greenwood that cater to the needs of adult learners and offer both undergraduate and graduate level degrees. Two traditional college cam-puses, Franklin College and the Univer-sity of Indianapolis, are also located on the Southside. Additional educational opportunities await learners of all ages at Indiana University-Purdue Univer-sity Indianapolis and Butler University in downtown Indianapolis. And Indiana Uni-versity’s main campus in Bloomington is just an hour away.

All of these educational systems are supported by the Greenwood, Johnson County, and Marion County Public Li-brary systems.

Greenwood offers many opportunities for families, businesses, students and individuals. It’s a vibrant, supportive community in which to grow a business and raise a family. From education, arts and entertainment, recreation and din-ing, Greenwood has it all.

profile fashion stores and clothiers like White House Black Market, Aldo, Coach, and Von Maur. The Greenwood Park Mall is the state’s second largest enclosed mall with more than one million square feet of shopping and dining. More shops and boutiques await shoppers in shop-ping centers lining US Highway 31, State Road 135, and Emerson Avenue all throughout the Southside.

HEALTH CAREGreater Greenwood residents enjoy top-quality medical care. Community Health Network and St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers both have major hospi-tal campuses in the Greater Greenwood area. Both of these campuses have ex-perienced a dramatic growth in services over the last five years and each is com-pleting multi-million dollar expansions.Intermediate term care provider Kindred Hospital experienced such an increase in services at its Greenwood location that it recently constructed and moved into a brand new hospital. Valle Vista Health Care has also expanded its facility to better serve the mental health needs of the Southside community.

Many excellent retirement and assisted living centers are located in the Green-wood area, and these facilities, too, are growing and expanding their services.

World renowned Riley Hospital for Chil-dren, Methodist Hospital, and Indiana University Medical Center, all located in downtown Indianapolis, are a short drive up the interstate.

EDUCATIONGreenwood residents have attained a higher-level of education than the state’s average, and this value for edu-cation has influenced the local school systems. Educational excellence is the

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTThe Southside Art League, based in Greenwood, has been driving the area’s renewed interest in the visual arts. It offers the public a variety of art classes and sponsorships for special exhibits at its local gallery. The newly formed Greater Greenwood Arts Council is actively working to educate the com-munity about local arts, connect local artists with one another, and generate support for local arts. Greenwood’s Arts District, located along Madison Avenue in Old Town Greenwood, pres-ents a number of galleries, studios and shops that allow visitors to experience fascinating artwork and antiques. The Greenwood Community Band entertains music lovers almost year-round and holds its spring and summer concerts in Greenwood’s outdoor amphitheater. The performing arts take center stage at the amphitheater during the sum-mer. Various summer concerts allow residents to bring their picnic baskets and blankets to enjoy music under the stars.

WAMM Fest is a new upscale charity event in Greenwood designed to show-case the artistic, cultural and entertain-ments opportunities available while raising money for local causes. The event includes various vendors from wineries to restaurants and includes live performances from dancers, poets and musicians.

The Freedom Fest is a one day free fes-tival celebrating our nation’s pride. The event, which attracts roughly 40,000 people, includes food and entertainment for those who wish to commemorate our national pride.

DINING & SHOPPINGThe greater Greenwood area has a res-taurant for every occasion - fine dining or casual fare, family night out or girls’ night out, date night or late night. It’s all here. And there is a good mix of restaurant names you’d find around the country and some you’d find just in Greenwood. For example, Italian lovers can indulge in favorites from Bravo Ital-ian Kitchen or they can try something from Augustino’s, a local, family owned hot spot. Steak lovers are guaranteed to have their appetites satisfied at Out-back Steakhouse or at Hal’s Fabulous Vegas Bar and Grille, the concept of a local proprietor. Sweet tooth? Visit the Cheesecake Factory or try the choco-late fondue at The Melting Pot.

Nothing is more synonymous with Green-wood than shopping. Greenwood is the Southside’s retail hub and every fashion sense and budget is accommodated. Anchoring the Southside retail scene is the Greenwood Park Mall, offering high

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Indianapolis has a profile closer to the Sun Belt than to the Rust Belt. In con-trast to many shrinking cities in the re-gion, Indy is attracting people, with its population growing 50 percent faster than the national average. And the city is showing impressive gains in industries such as life sciences and technology.

DIVERSE POPULATIONWith 40,000 foreign-born moving to In-dianapolis since 2000, the city is adding international residents at a faster pace than even Chicago. Indy is now home to growing Mexican, Chinese, Sikh, Bur-mese and Nigerian communities.

downtown, too. The Indianapolis Cultur-al Trail has been called “an astonishing and amazing vision” by national civic-development experts. And the art world was paying attention when the India-napolis Museum of Art unveiled the larg-est contemporary-art park (100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park) in the country in June 2010.

Hidden gems are where you least ex-pect them. Stately on the outside, the Indiana War Memorial stuns visitors with its grandiose interior spaces.

COMMITMENT TO GREENIndianapolis International Airport isn’t just America’s newest; it’s also one of the world’s most environmentally friendly. More than 90 percent of the materials used to build it came from within 500 miles.

GROWTH & PROSPERITYCompared to much of the Midwest,

BUILDINGS & PLACESTwo downtown landmarks, Monu-ment Circle and Indiana War Memorial Plaza, are among America’s great urban spaces. The Circle centers the city and furnishes its “Circle City” calling card. The 24-acre plaza (think greenspace and monuments, like Washington, D.C.’s National Mall) gives Indy the distinction of devoting more acreage to honoring veterans than any other city; it’s sec-ond to D.C. in number of war memorials. The plaza, a National Historic Landmark, represents one of our defining traits: serving the country. In the Civil War, 75 percent of eligible men from Indiana joined the Union army, second to Dela-ware in per-capita enlistment. And since then, Indiana’s war casualties have numbered double the national average.

INNOVATIONWhile famous for fast cars, our city is winning praise for reinventing the bicycle and pedestrian experience in a

INDIANAPOLISwww.visitindy.com

The southern suburbs of Indianapolis comprise a thriving, grow-ing community that is nestled within Southern Marion and

Northern Johnson Counties. It includes such cities and towns as Bargersville, Franklin, Homecroft, New Whiteland, Southport and Whiteland. But the Southside’s population center and economic engine is driven by the City of Greenwood. Greenwood is located in Johnson County – the fourth-fastest growing county in the state of Indiana. Greenwood is just thirteen minutes south of downtown Indianapolis, and is a contiguous suburb of the state’s capital. In

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Oil Stadium, which has the largest rec-tractable roof in the NFL.

CONSECO FIELDHOUSE

Located in the heart of downtown In-dianapolis, Conseco Fieldhouse is one of the country’s top sports and entertain-ment venues. The Fieldhouse is home to the NBA’s Indiana Pacers, WNBA’s Indi-ana Fever and the best in live concerts, family shows, professional and amateur sports events.

Annually, Conseco Fieldhouse hosts over 200 events. Many of these events offer special discounts and group offers to military personnel and their families. For additional information or a schedule of events please visit ConsecoField-house.com or call (317) 917-2500.

VICTORY FIELD

In season, the Indianapolis Indians play AAA baseball at Victory Field, one of the most picturesque ballparks in any city.

HISTORY & CHERISHED TRADITIONSTo get a glimpse, visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, built 101 years ago, or the legendary Hinkle Fieldhouse, site of the 1954 “Milan Miracle” that inspired the basketball film Hoosiers.

Mostly, it’s the spirit of the people of Indianapolis that sets our city apart. An artificial city laid down on the swampy marshes of a non-navigable river, Indy should have been a sleepy, small-town state capital. But with humility and competitive spirit, a quietly determined people created a great city from the ground up. Endowed with few natural advantages, the city was built by people who did not accept excuses. From those pioneers of the early days to Madam Walker rising to riches when African-Americans lacked opportunity to the legendary battles at the Speedway to a downtown full of construction cranes in the middle of a recession, Indianapolis is the city that won’t quit.

Today that spirit is as alive and strong as ever. We’ve come a long way, but we still haven’t reached our potential. So while you delight in our sights and activities, be sure to get to know the people of Indianapolis. Treat yourself to the famous local hospitality, and be sure to come back soon to see what our determined attitude will create here tomorrow.

entertainment options, at Circle Center you can always find exactly what you are looking for. After satisfying all shop-ping and hunger needs, tourists flock to the main attraction that distinguishes Circle Center. Take a stroll through the Circle Center Artsgarden which connects the Claypool Court/Embassy Suites Hotel and Circle Centre mall. It is linked by an indoor skywalk to the In-diana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, Canterbury, Omni, Westin and Marriott hotels. With all of its architec-tural splendor and attractive events and shops the Circle Center Mall continues to carry on its title as one of the many downtown Indianapolis gems. REGULAR MALL HOURS Mon-Sat: 10:00am - 9:00pm Sun: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Restaurant, cinema, and store hours may differ from mall hours. See Store Directory for details.

HOW TO FIND US49 West Maryland StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204(317) 681-5615

CHAMPIONSHIP SPORTSDowntown boasts three remarkable pro-sports venues.

LUCAS OIL STADIUMThe Indianapolis Colts, Super Bowl champs in 2007, rule the field at Lucas

RICH AFRICAN-AMERICAN LEGACYA century ago, cosmetics entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker of Indy made a name as the country’s first female to become a self-made millionaire. The cultural district surrounding the Walker Theatre celebrates her accomplishments. And today, the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration is the largest cultural or ethnic event in the United States.

DISTINCT NEIGHBORHOODSWith a diverse roster of residential ar-eas, from downtown’s quaint Lockerbie Square to its retro Fountain Square to funky Broad Ripple not far away, Indy feels like home.

UNIQUE LOCAL CUISINEFarm-to-table is more of a philosophy than a trend here. Chefs at top inde-pendent restaurants have long part-nered with Indiana farmers to bring the freshest ingredients to the menu. Indy’s signature nosh, the breaded pork ten-derloin sandwich, is often as big as the plate on which it’s served.

CIRCLE CENTER MALLLocated conveniently in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Circle Center Mall is the ideal attraction for fun, en-tertainment, and of course shopping. No matter what the age group, Circle Center offers a little bit of everything for the whole family to enjoy. With more than 100 shopping, dining and In

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INDIANAPOLIS ZOO EXHIBITS

DESERTS

The 80-foot diameter transparent dome allows the animals to bask in natural sunlight year-round while heat-ing and air conditioning vents hidden in the rocks keep the temperature in the 80s. The Deserts Dome includes Zoo visitor favorites, meerkats, blue-tongued skinks, and iguanas. The In-dianapolis Zoo is known worldwide for its successful research and breeding of some the rarest desert reptiles, includ-ing being the first zoo in the world to have successfully bred the extremely endangered Grand Cayman blue iguana and the only zoo to successfully breed the rare Jamaican iguana.

FORESTS

Filtered sunlight through a dense tree canopy creates dappled shadows on the path as you enter. Red pandas ob-serve you from their tree limb perches while Alaskan brown bears tumble and frolic nearby. Anticipation builds as you round a bend and suddenly are face-to-face with the stunningly beautiful Amur

tiger. While you pause to observe this magnificent animal, you learn that the Indianapolis Zoo has been the leader in breeding the rare Amur tiger, with the most recent pair of cubs having been born in 2003.

Continuing your journey, you encounter white-handed gibbons swinging from vines and incredibly active Asian small-clawed otters that are also threatened by habitat loss. This rich ecosystem of Forests brings to home the message in a powerful way that animals and the habitats are inextricably linked.

MARINE MAMMALS

The Zoo’s wonderful Marine Mammals include Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, Pacific walrus, polar bear, harbor seals, California sea lions and gray seals. The dolphins are featured in daily demon-strations, as well as being observed from inside the world’s only underwater dolphin viewing dome.

OCEANS

In the Oceans building you have the opportunity to touch real sharks in the

country’s largest shark touch pool in the Firestone Gallery. Meet the fierce looking green-and-purple-mouth Moray Eels, and a variety of fascinating fish and invertebrates that call the Oceans home. Also included are three species of penguins, plus the underwater view-ing for polar bear, California sea lions, harbor seals, and gray seals. Oceans emphasizes the relationships between animals and people and presents much information about global warming and keeping oceans clean and safe for all.

PLAINS

A slice of Africa is recreated in In-dianapolis in the expansive Plains. Upon entering, visitors see kudu and zebras grazing in their large yard along with ostriches, vultures and other birds. In the distance, giraffes pluck leaves from trees, cheetahs race, and elephants in-teract quietly by a waterhole. Marabou storks rest near a pond that runs under a wooden bridge carving a visitor trail through the African plains with exhibits of lions, wild dogs and baboons.

WHITE RIVER GARDENS

White River Gardens is part of the Zoo and continues its tradition of connect-ing animals, plants and people. This stunningly beautiful 3.3-acre landmark botanical attraction combines the best of gardening ideas, plant information and inspirational design to serve the needs of all visitors. With hundreds of plant vari-eties on display plus entertaining special exhibits throughout the year, White River Gardens is an international showplace for Indiana where visitors can enjoy and learn about the bounty of the natural world.

INDIANAPOLIS ZOOwww.indianapoliszoo.com

LocatedinWhiteRiverStatePark,theIndianapolisZooisa64-acrezoologicalandbotanicalcomplexwhereanimals,plants,andpeopleconnectthrougheducation,exhibition,conservation,andresearch.AsyoutravelthroughtheZoo,yougofromonefascinatingecologicalsystemtoanotherandbegintogetasenseofappreciationforthediversityoflife.Becausemanypeoplewillneverhavetheopportu-nitytovisitanAfricanSavannahoranAsiantemperateforest,theZoorecreatesthenaturalenviron-ments.FromthearcticlandofthepenguinsandpolarbearnearthefrontoftheZoototherealmoftheKingoftheBeasts-themajesticAfricanlions-nearthefarend,avisittotheIndianapolisZooisliterallyatriparoundtheworld!

TheIndianapolisZooalsohostsavarietyofzookeeperchatsandanimalshowsthroughouttheday,andcontainsaplaygroundandsplashpark,aswellasridessuchasthecarousel,3-Dsimulator,train,androllercoaster.Admission*,hours,directions,andotherinformationcanbefoundatwww.indianapoliszoo.com.

*The Zoo offers a 20% discount to all members of the military, active, retired or veterans, up to four tickets per visit year-round with a military ID. Also, all active and retired members and all veterans of the military are admitted free on Memorial Day and Veterans Day each year. (Non-military family members continue to receive a 20% discount on these holidays.)

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S ince its opening in 1909, IMS has been a proving ground for automo-

biles and motorcycles and an important factor in the development of the pres-ent-day automobile. The Speedway also has been the scene of 94 Indianapolis 500-Mile Races, 17 Brickyard 400 NAS-CAR events, eight United States Grand Prix Formula One events and three Red Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP events, playing host to some of the biggest names in auto racing history. Legends such as A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears, Mario Andretti, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Michael Schumacher and Val-entino Rossi all have won on the sport’s biggest and brightest stage.

The Speedway will play host to three world-class events in 2011: the 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 29, the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 31 and the Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Sunday, Aug. 28.

For tickets and other information about the races at IMS, visit www.imstix.com or call the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700 or (800) 822-INDY. Race Day ticket prices start at just $20 for the Indianapolis 500, $30 for the Brickyard 400 and $40 for the Red Bull Indianapolis GP.

All three events feature different mo-torsports series, with the IZOD IndyCar Series racing in the Indy 500, the NAS-CAR Sprint Cup Series stock cars in the Brickyard 400 and MotoGP motorcycles in the Red Bull Indianapolis GP.

But the common thread between all three events is world-class excitement and fun for all ages, especially as IMS concludes its three-year Centennial Era celebrating the 100th anniversaries of the opening of the facility in 1909 and of the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911.

For race fans, Indy is the ultimate. All of the top competitors in INDYCAR, NASCAR and MotoGP race at IMS, racing at speeds of 200 mph and faster while trying to earn a coveted spot in Vic-tory Lane at the world’s most famous racetrack.

But a day at the track also is packed with action and excitement for those new to racing. All three events feature off-track entertainment at IMS such as free concerts, question-and-answer sessions with drivers and other per-sonalities, driver autograph sessions, special party areas such as the Indy 500 Snake Pit or Brickyard Beach Bash, merchandise and souvenir areas and much, much more.

A trip to Indy also wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, locat-ed in the massive IMS infield between Turns 1 and 2 of the 2.5-mile oval. It is recognized as one of the most highly visible museums in the world devoted to automobiles and auto racing. In 1987, the Museum and Speedway grounds were honored with the designation of National Historic Landmark.

For a more visual taste of the Indianap-olis 500, the Museum offers visitors the 48-seat Tony Hulman Theatre, featur-ing a 20-minute presentation of historic footage and Indy 500 highlights.

Track tours are available year-round (except in the event of inclement weather, and on event and private testing days), and the Museum also of-fers a very popular and more thorough 90-minute behind-the-scenes “Grounds Tour” on select weekends throughout the year.

Approximately 75 vehicles, including several Indianapolis 500-winning cars, are on display at the museum at all times. An extensive trophy collection, including the famed Borg-Warner Tro-phy and the Brickyard 400 trophy, is on display along with auto racing trophies, honors and awards from around the world.

The Hall of Fame Museum is open 363 days a year (closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day). Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. from March through October and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. from November through February. Extended hours are featured during May activities. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 6-15, and chil-dren under age 6 are admitted free. For more information, contact the Museum at (317) 492-6784 or visit us at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com.

INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAYwww.indianapolismotorspeedway.com

Forgolf,it’sAugustaNational.Fortennis,it’sWimbledon.Forhorseracing,it’sChurchillDowns.Andwhenitcomestohallowedgroundinworldwidemotorsports,it’stheIndianapolisMotorSpeedway.

TheIndianapolisMotorSpeedwayisanAmericaniconandtheworld’sgreatestracecourse.Withmorethan250,000permanentseats,theIndianapolisMotorSpeedwayisalsotheworld’slargestsportingfacility.

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The ballpark is also home to the an-nual City, County, and High School

Baseball State Championships. On July 11, 2001, Victory Field hosted the Triple-A All-Star Game.

Located at the corner of West and Maryland Streets in downtown India-napolis, Victory Field offers a spectacu-lar view of the Indianapolis skyline. The $20 million facility boasts many unique features including an open concourse that offers a great view of the playing field throughout the ballpark, festival-style lawn seating, and angled outfield seats that hug the foul lines. With 12,500 permanent stadium seats and room for approximately 2,000 fans in the lawn, the ballpark can comfortably accommodate crowds of 14,500. Vic-tory Field also features 28 luxury suites, five suite-level party areas, and two large picnic areas.

Victory Field represents the southwest border of White River State Park, an urban park that features numerous cul-tural, educational and recreational at-tractions including the Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens, the NCAA Hall of Champions, the Indiana State Museum, an IMAX theatre and the Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial. The northeast corner of White River State Park is bor-dered by the sprawling campus of IUPUI and its enrollment of over 30,000.

The city of Indianapolis has built its rep-utation as the “Amateur Sports Capital of the World” which is due in large part to the world-class sports facilities with-in its downtown. Victory Field shares the limelight with the neighboring Lucas Oil Stadium, Conseco Fieldhouse, the Indiana University Natatorium, the India-napolis Tennis Center, and the Michael E. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium.

The opening of Victory Field in 1996 was the catalyst for a revitalization of downtown Indianapolis. The area has enjoyed over $3 billion in public and private capital investment in the last decade. The thriving downtown now boasts more than 200 eating and drinking establishments as well as more than 300 retail stores including the Circle Centre mall. Also within walking distance of Victory Field is the Indi-ana Convention Center and its nearly 600,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space. Yet within this critical mass of activity, convenient access has remained a priority as evidenced by the 6,400 parking spaces available within three blocks of the ballpark.

Victory Field draws its name from the Indianapolis Indians’ former home. Origi-nally opened as Perry Stadium in 1931, that ballpark held the name Victory Field from 1942 to 1967 celebrating the United States’ victory in World War II. After being named in honor of former

player, manager, and team president Owen J. Bush on Aug. 30, 1967, Bush Stadium closed its gates to professional baseball on July 3, 1996.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT VICTORY FIELD

NBC’S BOB COSTAS, MARCH 2000“It’s a beautiful ballpark, and it’s part of one of the best sports downtowns any-where in America. I mean you’ve got the Colts stadium right there, the new arena for the Pacers is there, and Victory Field all within walking distance. I don’t know of any other town in America where you can literally stroll from one to another. And of course Victory Field, I’m prob-ably the 5,000th person to say this, is a miniature version of Camden Yards or Coors Field in Colorado that have been so successful. Those retro ballparks that have some of the modern ameni-ties that make it comfortable, but have the old time feel that is so much a part of baseball’s appeal. You just can’t go wrong with that type of arrangement.”

BASEBALL AMERICA, JANUARY 1999“The best of everything in one ballpark.”

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, AUGUST 2001“The best minor league ballpark in America.”

VICTORY FIELDwww.indyindians.com

“HOME OF THE INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS”

Recognizedasthe“BestMinorLeagueBallparkinAmerica”byprominentpublicationssuchasBase-ballAmericaandSportsIllustrated,VictoryFieldopeneditsgatesJuly11,1996,andservesashomeoftheIndianapolisIndians,Triple-AaffiliateofthePittsburghPirates.

Photo by Bill Gentry courtesy of Victory Field.

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NORTH VERNON ATTRACTIONS

BIG OAKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 812-273-0783

Located in a former US Army proving ground, Big Oaks is the largest National Wildlife Refuge in Indiana. Visitors must go through a safety briefing before en-tering the refuge. With its limited hu-man access through the years, nature has been well preserved for the wildlife. Hunting and fishing are permitted with valid licensing and an access permit into the refuge.

CROSLEY STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA812-346-5596

Approximately 4000 acres of natural beauty, this recreation area is known for its fishing. Originally, the facility was the private estate of former Cincinnati Reds owner and appliance manufacturer Powell Crosley. Still in use is a single lane steel bridge that Crosley built for his small Crosley cars.

HAYDEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM812-346-8212

Located right off U.S. 50 in Hayden, this former chicken house has been transformed into a history haven. The building was donated by former Indiana Governor Edgar Whitcomb and his fam-ily. It opened in 1993 and features historically-themed rooms such as a typical Indiana kitchen in 1939 and

Whitcomb’s Governors Office.

MUSCATATUCK PARK812-346-2953

The park began as Indiana’s fourth state park in 1921. In 1968, it became a county park. It has many ameni-ties such as camping, fishing, hiking & mountain biking trails, basketball & sand volleyball courts, soccer, baseball, and open fields, playground & picnic areas, shelters, wildlife marshes, and boulder-ing & climbing. The park is also home to the Jennings County Visitors Center and the Walnut Grove one-room school-house.

SELMIER STATE FOREST812-346-2286

This is the former estate of business man Frank Selmier. It was donated to the state by his widow, Stella Selmier. Walk the self guided trails, or hunt and fish (with valid licenses). There is also access to the Muscatatuck River from the forest. There are no facilities avail-able in the forest.

SEYMOUR

Seymour, in Jackson County, Indiana is situated in the middle of four industrial centers, at the intersection of two rail lines, and is served by Interstate 65, Highways 50 and 31, and State High-ways 11 and 258.

The City of Seymour is protected by three fire stations, strategically located within the city, and the City Police De-partment, which is located in downtown Seymour at 205 North Ewing. The State Police Post District 43, is also located in the city of Seymour on East Tipton Street, and provides protection for the counties of Jackson, Jennings and Bar-tholomew. The first settler on the land that is now Seymour was James Shields who brought his family here in 1816 and built on the property which is now the old city cemetery. In 1820, he received a land grant for the ground he had homesteaded in the area called Mule Crossing.

The son of James Shields, Captain Meedy W. Shields, who later became a State Senator, inherited his father’s land holdings and developed it into a prosperous farm. During the latter 1840’s, a north-south railroad con-necting the Ohio River at Jeffersonville with Indianapolis was built crossing the Shields’ farm. In 1852, an east-west railroad was being surveyed through Jackson County and Shields persuaded the railroad company to run through his property. In exchange for this favor, he agreed to name the town after the railroad’s civil engineer, J. Seymour. Seymour, Indiana quickly became a ma-jor center of commercial activity. The city was incorporated in 1864 with a population of 1553.

JENNINGS COUNTY AND JACKSON COUNTYwww.jenningsco.orgwww.seymourcity.com

NatureandhistoryprevailinJenningsCounty.TheMuscatatuckRivermeanderslazilypaststeepstonecanyons,beautifulwoodedhillsides,andhistorictownscreatingarecreationalparadise.Bird

watching,fishing,hunting,hiking,rockclimbing,andcampingarejustafewoftheoutdooractivities.

Seymourisathrivingindustrial,commercial,andresidentialcommunitybasedonwell-plannedgrowthandprogress.ThequalityoflifeisdemonstratedbySeymour’s“smalltown”yetbustling

atmosphere,beautifulparksandopenspaces,attractivelandscapingandarterialstreets,alowcrimerate,qualityschoolsandaffordablehousing.

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