Princeton Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

The Gibson County Courthouse

The Gibson County Courthouse, Princeton

 miner Says:  Gibson County Courthouse Gibson County is home to one of the premier courthouses in the Midwest. The cornerstone of the Gibson County Courthouse was laid June 17, 1884. Located in thecounty seat of Princeton, Indiana, the courthouse is the most significant historical... 

Princeton Railroad Depot

Princeton Railroad Depot, Princeton

 miner Says:  Work is ongoing to refurbish this old train depot that serviced Princeton in the prime of railroad passenger service in this area. 

Hotels  

Hampton Inn Princeton

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Restaurants  

DICK CLARK'S FAMILY RESTAURANT: DICK CLARK'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
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DC's  Restaurant

The food is great,the service is good,and the prices are reasonable.This was one of the teenager hang outs for as long as I can remember.Now it is a local favorite for about everyone.

Favorite Dish: Delmonico steak,baked potato,and a salad bar

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: Dick Clark's 702 N. Prince Street Princeton,In.

Phone: Phone: 812-385-3131

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Transportation  

Planes,buses and automobiles
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Albotross Airlines

Princeton is less than 30 minutes from Evansville Regional Airport and located at the crossroads of US Highway 41 and US highway 64.( not to be confused with Interstate 64)
Greyhound Bus Line has a stop here,also.
car,motorcycle,etc.

Updated Dec 22, 2002

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Local Customs  

Hoosier Hospitality

Hoosier Hospitality, Princeton

 miner Says:  Most people here are friendly and helpful,but it is hard to judge the forest when you are one of the trees.If you are lost or need information you can usually go to one of the convenience stores located all over Princeton and usually they can help you out.That is often where... 

Gibson County Courthouse...

Gibson County Courthouse..., Princeton

 miner Says:  If you visit the Courthouse you will notice there are several monuments surrounding the courthouse.Many of these are dedicated to the citizens of Gibson County who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Every November 11'th at 1100 hrs. a program is presented... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Watch out for trains
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All too frequent sight

Train traffic is very heavy in Princeton.It was determined that a train goes through Princeton on an average of every 5 minutes.Sometimes they are moving pretty fast so don't try to beat them at the crossings.There have been several train/car accidents in the last few years.

Updated Dec 22, 2002

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Off The Beaten Path  

Old wooden barns

Old wooden barns, Princeton

 miner Says:  Old wooden barns are being replaced with newer metal-sided pole barns.They are becoming fewer and fewer and I would imagine that in the near future there will be none left.Some of the older barns were built with enormous beams like log cabins were built with. 

Wheeling Covered Bridge

Wheeling Covered Bridge, Princeton

 miner Says:  Wheeling covered Bridge is not in Princeton but it is nearby.One of only two left in Gibson County.The third historic covered bridge was damaged when someone tried to blow it up several years ago.( bin Laden,the early years) (kidding!!).It was replaced by a more modern... 

Little country churches

Little country churches, Princeton

 miner Says:  Little country churches are all around Princeton and Gibson County.Most are very old and the congregations are dwindling. 

Favorites  

Still playing on the river

Still playing on the river, Princeton

 miner Says:   Fishing in the Patoka River usually was a futile effort,but it was getting back to nature.I would take my kids hiking down the river road and skip rocks across the river. 

Life before computers

Life before computers, Princeton

 miner Says:   As a boy we lived fairly close to the Patoka River.I spent a lot of my time roaming the woods and playing along the river .This is a photo taken from Severn's Bridge a few years ago.The bridge is now closed to traffic as it is considered a hazard to vehicles. There is a... 

Country roads and corn fields

Country roads and corn fields, Princeton

 miner Says:  Visit one of the remaining covered bridges and the countryside surrounding Princeton.Mostly off the beaten path type stuff.If you come to Princeton you are off the beaten path. This is home and where I grew up.It is a small community with a slow-paced,easy going lifestyle... 

Gibson County Fair.

Gibson County Fair., Princeton

 miner Says:  Gibson County Fair.The county fair is one of the highlights of activity in Princeton that lasts for one week and has an attraction for nearly everyone.Carnival rides,games,exhibits,fair queen contest,tractor pulling contests,and big name entertainment,and lots of good food... 

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