Rockville Travel Guide

 Toughluck Says:  Turkey Run State Park is divided by Sugar Creek. At both the east boundary and the west boundary, there are covered bridges. The east bridge, known as the Narrows CB is actually in the park. It is one of the most viewed bridges because of it's proximity to the park and the... 

 Toughluck Says:  The Cox Ford Covered Bridge crosses Sugar Creek at the west boundary of Turkey Run State Park. Built in 1913 by J.A. Britton, it is 176 ft (54.2 m) long. Previously there had been a iron bridge that was destroyed by a flood in 1912 or 1913. The crossing originated as a... 

 Toughluck Says:  Billie Creek Village is a central Indiana historic town. You can walk through the past during the summer and visit a mid-century (19th century) shop, blacksmith, and other stores. Step into a home and see how laundry was done or the meal prepared. Billie Creek is also the... 

 Toughluck Says:  Both the Philips Covered Bridge and Sims Smith Covered Bridge are easy to get to and just off US 36 in the west side of the county.Sims Smith is a Burr Arch Bridge. Philips is a Kings Post, meaning that it is one of the shortest bridges still standing. County Listings 

 JanaBanana Says:  A covered bridge is a special type of bridge built during the days of the pioneers. The unique feature of these bridges are the fact that they not only have the bridge itself, but they also have sides and roofs! Most of these bridges are red on the outside walls, with a... 

 JanaBanana Says:  While you are traveling throughout our county, admiring the bridges, you are likely to find a most unusual contraption traveling on the road with you. It's a horse and buggy, driven by a man wearing black pants and a plain-colored shirt. If it's cold outside he'll have a... 

 JanaBanana Says:  If you're in town during it, you should definately visit Billie Creek Village during the Civil War Days. Here they reinact Civil War battles, and also they have a dance one night where the women dress in period ball costumes. You can also buy all types of civil war and... 

 JanaBanana Says:  During the Maple Fair ( WEEKENDS ONLY; late Feb, early Mar) there is one place you absolutely MUST stop! Foxworthy's Maple Syrup camp has something for everyone. You can go back to see where they make the syrup, and they are actually making the syrup to be bottled as you... 

 JanaBanana Says:  One of the best parts about Turkey Run State Park is the Suspension Bridge. You can swim in the water under it but watch out for snakes. You can look for Indian Beads in the rocks on the beach. The Suspension Bridge is the first place you get to when you start to walk to the... 

 JanaBanana Says:  To get to Rockville from:Indianapolis - take the Hwy 36 W/ Rockville Road exit, and drive on 36 all the way to RockvilleNashville or Louisville - take Hwy 65 North all of the way to Indianapolis, take the exit onto 465 West or South (Not sure which it says at this point) and... 

 Toughluck Says:  If you remember the movie with Charlton Heston as an epic story, you might be interested in the man who wrote it and his rather unique personal story. It's all located up the road in Crawfordsville. Here Gen. Lew Wallace began his writing of 'Ben Hur'. 

 Toughluck Says:  The historic downtown is interesting and the counties memorial to their World War II veterans, is one of a kind. It's one of two V1 'Buzz' bombs captured during the war.Greencastle page 

 Toughluck Says:  Just to the east of Parke County is Putnam County and Greencastle. See my page for details about the 9 covered bridges over there. During the fall Covered Bridge Festival, hotels through out this area are booked, but you're not far from a covered bridge, even here.... 

 Toughluck Says:  The concentration of covered bridges spills over into the neighboring counties. Fountain County to the north has a few that may be of interest. Both are closed to traffic, but accessible from public parks.Cades Mill covered bridge is an 1854 Howe TrussWallace covered... 

 Toughluck Says:  See my Shades State Park tip. The deep woods and rock ledges are a great joy to walk among. 

 JanaBanana Says:  As you travel around Parke County, you'll see horses and buggies occasionally traveling thre roads. More curious about their way of life? Well, you can either try and stalk the buggy, OR you can listen to my tips! On Saturdays, go east on Hwy 36 out of Rockville. Drive a...