The KOA was nice but I would not suggest going into city. I pulled out out of the parking lot to…read morerun to hardware store noticed a cop tailgating someone down the road. Then I guess it was my turn to have a cop 8ft off my bumper for mile and a half. Being a former fed I know looking for mistakes through intimidation but it is not just done randomly. You definitely want to stay out of this city if you can.

Coming from the perspective of man that spent his childhood and quite a few years of his adult life…read morehere, this small town was and still is a great place to grow up and make good friends. Referred to as "the City" by locals surrounding Montgomery County, Crawfordsville is definitely the biggest town in the county. With a population of around 15,000 that should tell you that Cville really isnt that big at all. However, plenty of small businesses have popped up along with some major industry that gives the town life. I would still estimate that most of Crawfordsvilles residents commute to other cities like Lafayette or Indianapolis for work, which both are not that far. This is what makes this town so appealing because it has a great location. The perfect little sleeper town that allows for a great setting to raise a family without the hustle and bustle of the big city. For those of you looking to move here with intentions of starting a family, there are several elementary and middle schools for younger children along with three high schools in the county to choose from. College-wise, there isnt much to choose from; however, Crawfordsville is home to Wabash College, a very prestigious all male college that is nestled right in the center of town. There is also a branch of Ivy Tech Community College in town but the classes are limited offering a small selection. As far as entertainment goes, Cville really doesnt have a whole lot to offer other than a movie theatre, live theatre, and a bowling alley along with various restaurants and nightlife establishments. Trust me it does get boring here fast but during the summer there are plenty of activities to do in the local area. There is Milligan Park which has disc golf course, a pool and baseball diamonds for public use, Sugar Creek runs right along the edge of town, the municipal golf course, and several camp grounds. You just need to look a bit harder and become a little inventive when it comes to finding fun things to do but if not, then like I said before, Lafayette and Indy arent too far away. Crawfordsville is a good community that looks after their own. If you are looking to live in a place where you can meet nice and dependable people to surround you as neighbors then I would suggest this place. It is truly the Athens of Indiana.

The town of Roachdale is a little quirky, but with a strong sense of history. The town hasn't…read morechanged much since the early 1900's. The hardware store is still original, but with new owners. There is a sidewalk with a painted red square which memorializes a murder of a local resident in 1891. He was murdered for having an affair with a married woman by her enraged husband. The local library, a Carnegie structure, has remained independent of the County's library system. The building is in mostly original 1913 condition. It is the library that brought me to the town. The people are friendly. I'm not sure I'd call it a destination town. But Roachdale would be a great place to film a movie.

I found information about Roachdale I had forgotten.I lived at Heritage Lake in Putnam county 1994…read moreto 2011.. My son went to Bainbridge Elementary school then North Putnam High School We had a neighbor who had a doctor's office in Roachdale In.His name was Doctor Ray Howell.He lived on the same street we lived on at Heritage Lake.I was in his doctor's office a few times.I he to tell something he was the Christian family Physician I ever met and his words are with me everyday.There was a store on the counter to a building next to it.we went into this building and he Baptist me.That was years ago I can't forget him I cry Everytime I think about that evening.He lived across the street first house.We lived on the left side of Revere CT.He touched me very much .I will never forget him and that everything.

The friendliest and quickest post office in the land. Always helping out customer no matter what…read morethe question.

Some places should be reviewed just so that they're listed. The United States Post Office in New…read moreRichmond, IN (47967) is just such a place. Worthy of note is the post office's unashamed embrace of the town name 'Hickory', the fictional town made famous by the movie _Hoosiers_. Many of the street scenes from the movie were filmed in New Richmond (although the story is based on events in Milan, a town in southeastern Indiana), making this cute (albeit limited) town worth the 10 minute detour off the way from Crawfordsville to Lafayette.

Located not far from central Danville, this marker is in front of a small city park next to one of…read morethe city's firehouses. So if you're here to see the marker, be sure to park carefully and not block the firehouse. The marker has text on both sides. The front reads, "Residential district bounded by Main, East, Cross, and Marion streets. Nineteenth and early twentieth century homes reflect social and economic diversity of residents, including town's prominent citizens. Listed in National Register of Historic Places 1994." And the reverse, "Part of original 1824 Danville plat; county seat of Hendricks County, formed by Indiana General Assembly 1824. Lies west of downtown commercial area and reflects town's growth and prosperity. Town was market center for area farmers 1820s into early 1900s. Industries developed along tracks of Indianapolis and St. Louis Railroad built 1870." This is marker number 32.2000.1 and it was erected in 2000 by the Indiana Historical Bureau, Main Street Historical Association of Danville, and Town of Danville. [Review 1301 of 2024 - 178 in Indiana - 22324 overall]

The Vermillion County Historical Society is raising funds to renovate this fabulous former…read moresheriff's home with attached jail. The Italianate Style home was built in 1868 and housed the Vermillion County Sheriff and family. In 1896, the Romanesque Revival jail addition was added at the rear of the home. The facility was operational until 1992 (over 100 years!) when the operations were moved to a modern facility. In 1999, the structure became a National Register of Historic Places. Tours of the facility are available for $3 when Historical Society staff is at the site. There was no staff present during our visit, so we walked around outside. The Society is asking for donations to help with renovations. I love visiting these sheriff's homes/jails, which were prevalent in county seat towns throughout Indiana. Each location holds different local stories. There is street parking around the structure and a historical marker. I will return to visit the inside after checking with the Historical Society.

This Single Span Burr Arch Truss was built by J.A. Britton in 1917 to carry what is now County Road…read more800N across Rush Creek. Access is easy via the paved surface of County Road 450N, which is just to the west. #29 on the Parke County Covered Bridge Map, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. In Covered Bridges Today, Brenda Krekeler rather enigmatically writes that "the bridge offers its best appearance when the leaves are gone" (p. 86). Absolutely! With the leaves down, on a dark and gloomy day, you will wonder if you have somehow been transported to Sleepy Hollow! Is it Ichabod Crane whose horse quickly approaches ... or is it the Headless Horseman?

For those who are adventurous and don't mind getting their vehicle dirty from traveling on gravel…read moreroads, Marshall Covered Bridge is one of the stops along the "Yellow" Route of the Parke County trails. It is located about 6 miles due west of Turkey Run State Park, but there is no direct route to get to the bridge. Built in 1917, this bridge is one of the smaller ones in the county measuring only 72' in length and spanning only 55' over Rush Creek. It has the standard Burr Arch-truss style framing and the red & white coloring with black letters that most Parke County covered bridges have. The bridge is open to traffic without any specific pull over spot, so please use caution when stopping on the road for photos and be aware of oncoming traffic if you venture into the bridge. The best directions I can give with decent roads to travel from Turkey Run are to head west to US 41, then north north about 3.25 miles to 1050 N. Head west 4.5 miles through Sylvania and Tangier to 425W. The road jogs west at 900N to become 450W. Follow that south another mile to 800N and head east to the bridge. The good news is that if you follow this route to Marshall bridge, you will go by several other bridges within a mile of this route, so keep your eyes open for signs! Review #3223

This is the northwestern most of Parke County's 31 covered bridges. Constructed in 1915 by Eugene…read moreBritton and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, this Single Span Burr Arch Truss carries the gravel surface of Bowsher Road across Mill Creek. The setting, just to the east of the junction with County Road 1125N, is idyllic. The easiest approach is to turn south on County Road 475 from Indiana 234. It is #32 on the Parke Country Covered Bridge Map.

The northern most covered bridge in Parke County is almost to the western corner beyond the…read more"Yellow" route that the County has designed for finding the covered bridges. The bridge spans 72' across Mill Creek northwest of Tangier. The overall length of the bridge is 93 feet. The bridge has the Burr Arch-truss style structure and uses the Parke County standard coloring of red and white with black lettering. The bridge is still active on Bowsher Road. It is due north of West Union about 6.5 miles along Tow Path Road which takes a right turn to become Bowsher. From US 41, the best route is to take 1050N west passed Tangier to Tow Path Rd, and then north to the bridge. If you stay on these roads, they are mostly paved. You will need to expect reduced speeds due to narrow and twisting conditions. Review #3226

Constructed in 1856 by Henry Wolfe, this Single Span Burr Arch Truss design is the second oldest…read moresurviving covered bridge in Parke County (#4 on the Parke County Covered Bridge Map). It is in the northeastern corner of the county, where it originally spanned Big Raccoon Creek. Due to heavy Spring flooding that continually threatened, the bridge, it was relocated in 1961 to carry County Road 650N across Little Raccoon Creek, near the junction with Dooley and Saddle Club Roads (all three roads have gravel surfaces). Still in service, the bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

One of the oldest remaining bridges in Indiana can be found in eastern Parke County (near where the…read morecorner of Montgomery County cuts into Parke.) Built in 1856, this bridge spans 130' over the Little Raccoon Creek on County Road 650 N. This bridge was moved to this location in 1961 to replace another bridge. It took until 1996 to repair and reopen the bridge. Yes, you can drive through, but only and a walking pace. It does have windows on one side of the bridge, so if you are alert, you can walk across the bridge and look out at the creek. There is no designated parking, so you have to pull over along the side of the road as best you can. Fortunately, there was little to no traffic during my visit. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The bridge is done in all white which is atypical for the bridges of Parke County which normally have red sides. From Marshall, you take SR 236 east to the junction with SR 59. Take the first county road to the north (Saddle Club Road) about 1 mile north to 650N. The bridge is just a short distance to the east. From Waveland, head south on SR 59 for about 1 mile to 650N. Go west on 650N about 2 miles to reach the bridge. Note that you may drive on gravel roads if that is a concern for your vehicle. Review #3133