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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.

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.

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)

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.

DePauw Nature Park

Take A Hike and Get In Touch With The Great Outdoors

DEPAUW NATURE PARK

Located less than one mile west of downtown Greencastle, the DePauw Nature Park covers more than 500 acres of beautiful forest, fields, and abandoned quarry. The Nature Park was once the site of an active limestone quarry from 1917 to 1977. This limestone rock began forming 350 million years ago from the remains of animals living on the bottom of an inland sea that covered this region. Thanks to a generous land donation from Hanson Aggregates, DePauw University acquired the park in 2003, and has since developed nearly 9 miles of trails for walking, running, hiking and biking. The park includes a section of Big Walnut Creek, a large quarry pond, wetlands, and a unique quarry bottom habitat.

Welcome to Covered Bridge Country

WELCOME TO COVERED BRIDGE COUNTRY

Nestled in the hills of central Indiana, Covered Bridge Country is known for its nine covered bridges as well as its historical attractions. Here at the Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau we strive to supply each guest and visitor with information regarding our county.

Karla Lawless
Executive Director

Continue reading for a description and history of our most popular covered bridges...

Mansfield Recipes & Memories Cookbook

Get A Taste Of History In This Collection Of Recipes

MANSFIELD RECIPES & MEMORIES

One day in the early 1920's, a 12-year old girl walked from Diamond, Indiana to Mansfield, Indiana and arrived on the doorstep of the Harmless family farm. With a bucket and scrub brush in her hand, the exhausted youngster explained in broken English that she'd heard the family could use some help.

Rods & Relics Car Show - Greencastle

Rods & Relics Car Show
At Putnam County Airport

Saturday, September 6, 2008.

For the Putnam County Humane Society. Registration 8 am -12 pm, Awards at 3 pm. Final Approach Bistro will serve food and drinks in the Hanger. This show is being held in conjunction with the Putnam County Airport Appreciation Days at the Putnam County Airport, State Road 240, Greencastle, Indiana. Registration $10 Pre-Registration until August 15, those who pre-register will receive a free T-Shirt. The show is open to all cars, trucks & motorcycles. Click below to continue reading...

Fox's Overlook - A Treat For the Senses

Fox's Overlook is home to a variety of treasures; gifts & collectibles, home- cooked meals, and sweet fudge straight from the kitchen in Mansfield Village.

Enter and be greeted by a store full of antiques, collectibles, crafts, and unique teas on the lower level.  Also on this level is limited seating where you can enjoy homemade chicken & noodles, bar-b-que, and other daily specials. Enjoy a home-cooked meal while you take in the many treasures in the surrounding shoppe.  Before you leave, delight yourself with a mile-high bowl of the best strawberry shortcake in Parke County.

Mansfield Village for a Perfect Wedding

Are you planning to get married or know someone who just got engaged? Mansfield Weddings has the perfect destination for your special day. From small, intimate ceremonies with just the bride and groom to large, elaborate affairs complete with a formal dinner, we have the setting to make this a day full of wonderful memories.