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Major Isaac C. Elston "Country House"
Toughluck Says: Elston Grove Historic District is a residential area, which includes much of the original Elston property as well as the Lane Place. Having been home to many of Montgomery County's most prominent citizens,
Toughluck Says: Hours:May through September: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays through Sundays Admission: $2 for adults; $1 for children ages 13-18; and 50-cents for children 6-12Children under 6 are admitted free of charge.There is no charge for Madison Township school students and teachers....
Toughluck Says: General Lew Wallace wrote his famous novel Ben-Hur. His personal library is in the heart of Crawfordsville, at the Ben-Hur museum a National Historic Landmark. The grounds were a pleasant break on our trip. Shady, quiet, just the kind of place a person could write a book....
Toughluck Says: If you're interested in old homes and their furnishings, Lane Place may be the place to visit. Lane was the founder of the Republican Party in Indiana an a Governor. His home is restored, but since we didnt' visit inside, I can't tell you much about it.
Toughluck Says: Visit Turkey Run State Park. It's 23 miles (36.8 km) down Indiana 47. You'll find a unique climate among the hollows. See my Turkey Run State Park page for more.
Milligan Park - pool, golf, frisbee golf!
squidly2 Says: Great playgrounds, wonderful pool... There's no better way to spend a sunny day in C-ville than at Milligan Park.Day-use for the Olympic sized pool is $3, and there are diving boards and a huge slide.The park itself is free, can't beat it for picnics!Check the bottom of the...
squidly2 Says: Every year in June, the town holds a big ol' Strawberry Festival. It's probably what you'd expect from a small town festival, but it's a big deal in these parts!! It's held on the beautiful grounds of "Lane Place", home of a 19th century US Senator.The 2006 festival is June...
A Country A-Fair & Sand Bar: Best kept secret of Montgomery Co.
jimhayes Says: This place is a great find. I found them on the internet & had to check it out www.acountryafair.com. It was weel worth it. Besides the fresh seafood & handcut steaks their burgers are amazing. You cant beet their prices either. I had a Hot Royal Blue Burger and zuchinni...
The big dipper: Ice cream by the park...
squidly2 Says: Who can pass up an ice cream cone after a fun day at Milligan Park? Love the sherbet! Any kind!!!
Dari-Licious: "Home of the Turtle"
squidly2 Says: One of 2 GREAT ice cream places in Crawfordsville!Home of the turtle sunday - vanilla ice cream, carmel, chocolate, pecans...Of course they've got great shakes, cones, etc.Make sure you get a cherry on top!They also have their own playground!I think it's only open in the...
The College Street Market - a...
Thada Says: The College Street Market - a great place for lunch!Deli-type atmosphere. Used to be a drug-store. The Little Giant sandwich (named after the Wabash College mascot). Turkey on rye with cream cheese, cranberry sauce, and horseradish. Sounds like a crazy combination, but it's...
squidly2 Says: It's a beautiful small-town store, one of a kind.All sorts of angel gifts - ornaments, decorations, books, you name it.
Toughluck Says: The river bottom and canyons were originally called 'Shades of Death' and became shortened to just "shades". Today, it is a state park and nature preserve. The trail into Pine Hills Nature Preserve leads down a steep embankment (wooden stairs provided) to the creek bottom....
Toughluck Says: Built in 1878 by J.J. Daniels, Deer's Mill Covered Bridge is located on Indiana Route 234. It's in Shades State Park. As you pass through the park, the road twist down hill into a valley, turning through the trees which close out the light from above. That's the reason the...
Crawfordsville's Claims to Fame
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Crawfordsville has several claims to fame. The most notable is that this is where General Lew Wallace, a veteran of America's Civil War, wrote his famous novel Ben-Hur. Wallace's personal library is in the heart of Crawfordsville, at the Ben-Hur Museum - a National Historic...
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Who can pass up an ice cream cone after a fun day at Milligan Park? Love the sherbet! Any kind!!!
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A few interesting highlights of Crawfordsville: Home of Senator Henry Lane, a contemporary of Abraham Lincoln - visit his home, now a wonderful museum. The book "Ben Hur" was written here by General...
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