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    Monticello Landscape Mural

    4.0 (2 reviews)

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    11 months ago

    Cute spot to take photos of and take photos in front of. It's nice to sight see when in town as well.

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    Tornado Memorial - tornado sculptue

    Tornado Memorial

    5.0(1 review)
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    One thing I really like about exploring towns in central Indiana is when I discover a memorial to…read morethe history of the area, especially when it was something that I somewhat recall or have a connection with. Back on April 3, 1974, the Midwest was hit with a "Super Outbreak" that generated 148 confirmed tornadoes over a two day period across 13 states. 5000 were injured and 315 deaths were confirmed. Monticello was the target of an F4 tornado that swept in from the southwest, killing eight people. There was an estimated $100 million in damages, including the court house. The tornado struck the town at 5:17 p.m. It is considered (locally) as when "time stood still". In 2010, a new park was created a block west of where the new court house stands. The bricked plaza features several special items. A sculpture shaped like a tornado supports a clock that is stopped at 5:17. There are some pieces from the court house that were saved and put in this park. The original water fountain and several of the lamp posts were saved and used in this plaza. (Note: The keystone from the original court house sits a block to the west on the corner of Constitution Plaza by the new court house.) This plaza creates a quiet space in the downtown area that succinctly tells the story of what happened by use of plaques that are located around the plaza. I admire that the town pays tribute to its challenges and has continued forward rebuilding as a community. Review #2794

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    Tornado Memorial - Water fountain from the original court house

    Water fountain from the original court house

    Tornado Memorial - View of the plaza

    View of the plaza

    Tornado Memorial - Clock sculpture always set to 5:17 (time the tornado hit the city)

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    Clock sculpture always set to 5:17 (time the tornado hit the city)

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