A pair of bronze statues portraying the pioneering auto builders, the Apperson Brothers, can be…read morefound near the spot of their former factory at the south entrance to Kokomo Municipal Stadium. Added in 2018, artist DJ Bawden created the pieces to commemorate the pairs contribution to Kokomo's history and commerce. Just before the beginning of the 20th Century, the brothers had started their own shop and were approached by Elwood Haynes to build his first car back in 1894 which is considered to be the first working car in America! They went on to form the Haynes-Apperson Company which continued making cars until the brothers left to pursue making a more upscale and powerful type vehicle in 1902. They were known for producing a car called the Jackrabbit. In 1911, the brothers entered a car in the 1st Indy 500. The auto manufacturers continued in Kokomo until 1926. Review #2476

In Marion, Indiana, there is a stretch of State Road 9 that runs through the town that has been…read moredesignated as "Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Way". On each end of the memorial road, a marker was installed to honor Dr King. Hoosier artist Kenneth Ryden created a bronze bust/deep relief (circa 2000) of Dr King to be attached to the markers on each side of town. The marker has a quote from Dr King that reads: "I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality." The quote is from his acceptance speech for winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Review #2236

These guys work their butts off especially during the winter time. They are out night and day…read morecleaning off the snow from the street. Pot Holes are patched and they are the hardest crew in Dunkirk.

First, the staff is super friendly and I want to give a special shout-out to Mike and the deputy…read morethat pointed out special features if this remarkable courthouse. People that work in this building are clearly proud of the history and significance to their community. The city of Tipton is the county seat for Tipton County. You can see the bell tower of the courthouse from several miles away driving pass cornfields. The courthouse sits in a small, but immaculate square. The landscaping is lovely and the benches inviting. A Veteran's Memorial stands directly in front of the building. A historical marker indicates that the sandstone building is Romanesque Classical Revival Style and was designed by the same architect that designed the Indiana Statehouse, Adolph Scherrer. The building has served Tipton County since 1894. The basement level is filled with display cases housing Tipton County artifacts. The original clock pendulum is displayed in the basement. The deputy indicated that the pendulum fell through to the second floor years ago and was replaced by a new mechanism. The Victorian era woodwork, floors and most of the furniture is the original to the building. In the courtroom are wrought iron and oak benches that are in amazing condition. The Recorder's Office looks identical to photos taken in the 1880's with massive record books and large desks. Visiting these spaces is like taking a step back in time. In 1988, remodeling took place to update the building and it was necessary to add drop ceilings to cover new ductwork and wiring. This change covered some original artwork on the ceilings. In addition, entryways were modified to improve accessibility. There is plenty of parking around the building. Worth a visit by historians and architecture lovers.

Last Friday, I had my driving exam at the BMV in Marion, IN, and I can honestly say it was one of…read morethe best customer service experiences I've ever had. Jessica, who administered my driving test, was incredibly friendly, understanding, and professional. Even when we ran into some issues with my international documents (as I'm new to the country), she went above and beyond to help me through the process and made sure everything worked out. Her calm and kind demeanor made a stressful moment feel manageable. Although this BMV location is about 1 hour and 30 minutes from where I live, I'm truly glad I chose to take my test here. Thank you so much, Jessica -- you made a big difference and you deserve the best!

Thankfully, the historic Cumberland Covered Bridge survived the floods of 2026. The single lane,…read moreHowe truss bridge was built in 1877 and crosses the Mississinewa River near Matthews, Indiana. William Parks of Marion built the bridge. The 181 foot bridge is gorgeous and neighbors have been lovingly taking care of it for 150 years. The bridge has a remarkable past. In 1913, the bridge was removed from its foundation by flood waters that carried it downstream one half mile. A contractor was hired to move the bridge back to its foundation, but raise it several feet higher. The bridge received new siding and roof. Since the flood of 1913, the bridge has survived floods in 1958 and 1980. A lovely little park surrounds the bridge. Plaques documenting the history of the bridge and a nearby gristmill stand in the small park. A historical marker also stands near the bridge. A nice walkway with overlook offers amazing views of the bridge and river. This bridge is maintained and fully functional to traffic crossing. A small parking lot holds about 3 cars sits at the south end of the bridge. Each September, a festival is held to honor the bridge. I absolutely love the incredible story of this bridge. The bridge is an amazing piece of Indiana history and a story of resilience.

Northeast of Matthews, Indiana is a covered bridge and affiliated park that shares the story of…read morethis National Historic Place. The Cumberland Bridge (also known as New Cumberland or as the Matthews Bridge) is on 3rd Street in Matthews where it crosses the Mississinewa River. The bridge was built in 1877 by William Parks and spans 181 feet. During the great flood of 1913, the bridge was lifted by the water and carried down river about a half mile. It was saved and hauled back on rollers by horses. The Matthews Covered Bridge Historical Society has created a nice park for visitors to park and rest near the bridge on the south east corner. The park has observation points to see the bridge and flowing river. There are also information kiosks that tell the story of the bridge's history. The bridge looks to be in good shape and is still used for light traffic. Review #2546

Gas City, originally Harrisburg, got its name because of the natural gas that was found here. At…read morejust over 4.5 square miles, it is a pretty small city. It is accessible at exit #256 of I-69 north & south bound. Most of my experiences in Gas City occur along Indiana State Rd 22, probably like the rest of the non-locals, just passing through from Kokomo to I-69 and back. Most of the business are located on or just off of Indiana State Rd 22. The most exciting thing for me here is the Starbucks; believe it or not, I was thrilled when they built it because it gave me a good place to take a road trip break. Other than that, I've only ever gassed up (no pun intended) or stopped at K-mart. I like to think of it as Quiettown, America. I have yet to hear, see or experience anything negative here so Gas City is A-OK with me.

Redkey post is closed. Was a good dependable resource in this area for decades. Bad decision…read moreclosing it.