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DISCOVER PUTNAM COUNTY Indiana

DISCOVER PUTNAM COUNTY
                Indiana
   Official Visitor's Guide
             2008-2009

We're pleased to feature the best that Putnam County has to offer. You'll find dining, lodging, arts and entertainment, outdoor recreation, and shopping. We have also featured farms and shops that produce home grown and raised products. Take a few minutes to browse, then read some of our in-depth articles on the people and places that make this county great.

Pat McCarter
Editor

Get your copy of Discover Putnam County at participating local merchants or the Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 12 West Washington Street, Greencastle, Indiana.

No part of this website or magazine may be reproduced by any means for any purpose without written permission from the publisher. Copyright © 2008 All rights reserved by Greencastle Offset Printing & Graphics.

The New PARKE COUNTY GUIDE is Here!

Parke County Guide™ Now Available as a PDF Download!

Get your copy of the NEW 2008-2009 Parke County Guide™ as an Adobe PDF Download for only $5.00. Be prepared for the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival!
 
   
Stories, Photos, Maps and More! 40 Pages with Photos & Maps in COLOR. CLICK HERE!

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PARKE COUNTY GUIDE - PDF Download!

Parke County Guide™ Now Available as a PDF Download!

Get your copy of the 2007-2008 Parke County Guide™ as an Adobe PDF Download for only $5.00. Be prepared for the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival!
 
   
Stories, Photos, Maps and More! 40 Pages with Photos & Maps in COLOR. CLICK HERE!

Once your purchase is processed (usually by the next business day), you'll receive an email with the download link and instructions.

File size: (14,077 KB) Filename: ParkeCountyGuide2007.zip

Parke County Covered Bridge Festival

Mansfield Village Celebrates The
Covered Bridge Festival

October 10-19, 2008
8 am - 6 pm Daily

The Mansfield Village celebration of the Covered Bridge Festival is unlike nowhere else in the county. As hundreds of thousands of visitors gather in October every year in Parke County, Indiana, the Mansfield Covered Bridge stands out as one of the most visited. Built in 1867, this bridge is 247 feet long and was built by J. J. Daniels to cross Big Raccoon Creek. It is an icon that continues to remind us of a simpler time.

Memories of Cataract Falls

MEMORIES OF CATARACT FALLS
(By Rita Sibbitt)

How can one write about something that is so beautiful, maybe because I was young it was so wonderful, or maybe it showed me how much nature and the simple life felt so free and happy.

The Blue Door Café - Greencastle

Great Taste Awaits Just Off The Square

           THE
BLUE DOOR CAFÉ

Located at 24 South Indiana Street, The Blue Door Café is the newest addition to Downtown Greencastle. Located between the Post Office and the Courthouse, the Blue Door is a convenient place to stop by for a quick cup of coffee, though you may feel inclined to stay for awhile.

Putnam County Playhouse

Theatre Lives At

PUTNAM COUNTY PLAYHOUSE

Putnam County Playhouse has entertained and amused those seeking live theatre for more than 40 years.

The Playhouse provides a way for people of the county and surrounding areas to participate in, and enjoy, live theatre. The Playhouse is housed in a barn (view history) that was donated by Mrs. Hazel Day Longden.

Mainstreet Greencastle

Enter the Living Room of Putnam County

MAINSTREET GREENCASTLE

As you enter the living room of Putnam County, the historic downtown business district of Greencastle, you will step back in time with historic buildings and an atmosphere of friendly hospitality. Main Street Greencastle, Inc. is charged with the mission of preserving, promoting, and enhancing the downtown business district. This not for profit organization prides itself in diversity with volunteers from every generation and backgrounds from student to retired professional.
(Photo: Mainstreet Greencastle's Biggest Downtown
Event - Fair On The Square)

Enchanted Evenings Carriage Company

Taking You for a Night Around Town

ENCHANTED EVENINGS CARRIAGE COMPANY

Covered Bridges have such a romantic past. Carriages used to stop under the protective cover and lovers would steal a kiss or two in the darkness. The romantic past is being rekindled by Enchanted Evenings Carriage Company in Greencastle. Discover romance at its finest during their 1 1/2 hour covered bridge tours or one of their other tour offerings.

Bridgeton Mill Still Grinding

BRIDGETON MILL STILL GRINDING

Take a short scenic drive west and you will find a history rich in American ingenuity when you discover the Bridgeton Mill and watch as the 200 year-old stones grind grain into flour and meal. For more information, visit www.BridgetonMill.com or call 765-548-0106 (or 812-877-9550).

Putnam County Museum

Discover History At The

PUTNAM COUNTY MUSEUM

With tremendous community support, in 2006, the five-year old museum renovated a former drug-store space on Highway 231 to create an amazing showcase for the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of the county. The facility, at 1105 N. Jackson Street (Hwy 231 North) provides 3,000 square feet of exhibits, a small gift shop with locally made crafts and art, and a multi-purpose room with a kitchen, available for small group events. Enjoy this rich heritage Tuesday – Friday, 1 – 4 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm, and by appointment. Visit their website or Call 765-653-8419.

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

First in the State of Indiana

THOROUGHBRED RETIREMENT FOUNDATION

Across the lush, rolling, green hills of Putnam County, Indiana, gallop a herd of beautiful, thoroughbred, race horses. In June 2007, the Putnamville Correctional Facility received its’ first six (6) horses from Kentucky marking the beginning of the first Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Program (TRF) in the State of Indiana.

Walking For Wellness

Encouraging A Healthy Lifestyle

WALKING FOR WELLNESS

Walking for Wellness is a county-wide health initiative to help local citizens become more aware of their habits and encourage a healthy lifestyle. Being active can prevent and help treat many of the most common chronic medical conditions.

Covered Bridge Cycling

View Nature & History Together When You Go

COVERED BRIDGE CYCLING

Bicycling is becoming increasingly popular in the area. Cyclists searching for safe and scenic places to ride have discovered that Putnam County offers great bicycle routes, punctuated by historic covered and iron bridges, quiet country lanes, and friendly neighbors. For years, touring our country roads by bicycle has been a popular attraction for DePauw University students and faculty; it’s not uncommon to see groups of college riders from early spring until late fall.

Mid'Town Museum of Native Cultures

MID'TOWN MUSEUM OF NATIVE CULTURES

Mid'Town Museum of Native Cultures is dedicated to the original caretakers of this nation with the main stress on educating our existing and future generations.

T. & G. Sutherlin Farm

T. & G. SUTHERLIN FARM

At T. & G. Sutherlin Farm we offer Boarding, Breeding, Equine Training, Riding Lessons, and a large Ourdoor Arena, Farrier on sight, Sales, Shows, Clincs, and a Tack, Leather, and Consignment Shop.