Town of Remington

Suzie Flickner PRESIDENT

Dana Pampel

VICE PRESIDENT

Bob Braaksma Terri Budde Alan Schambach

TOWN COUNCIL CLERK-TREASURER TOWN COUNCIL

Remington, situated in southern Jasper County, was founded in the spring of 1860 and was a small farming community known at that time as Carpenter Station or Carpenter, after Carpenter’s Creek. The name later changed to Remington, perhaps the name of a local store owner.

The railway was completed and known as the Logansport, Peoria, & Burlington Railway. Trains began running January 1860. On Sept. 6, 1869 the town held its first meeting to elect a board of trustees.

Situated just 90 miles southeast of Chicago and 90 miles northwest of Indianapolis, Remington is host to many local businesses and community organizations. Interstate 65 is just miles east, and US 24 and US 231 pass through town. Remington boasts many homes and landmarks of historic note, with many types of architecture represented.

Remington’s town government is made up of five council members elected by ward. The term of office for a member is four years, beginning Jan 1, following the election. Two members are elected as president and vice president each year. The town departments report to the town council. The council passes ordinances, resolutions, establishes salaries for town employees, passes an annual budget and sets utility rates.

Town Council

Current town council members are: Susie Flickner, President; Dana Pampel, Vice-President; Bob Braaksma and Al Schambach Council Members. Town Attorney is Rebecca Goddard and Patrick Ryan. Town Clerk-Treasurer is Terri Budde.

Town council meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the town hall at 6:30 pm (EST)

Address: 24 S. Indiana St. Remington IN

Phone: 219-261-2523

Website: www.remingtonindiana.com

Don Pampel Darcy Allegrini Thomas Allegrini Natalie Hammer Wesley Geib Phone: 219-261-2523

Park Board

Remington Fire Department Fire Chief: Mike Martin

Address: 509 N Harrington St Remington In 47977 Phone: 219-261-2050

Remington Police Department Town Marshal John Schuetzenhofer

Phone: 219-261-3133 For Emergencies call 911

Town Manager

Jonathan Cripe

Manages and oversees the operations of the town, coordinating the activities of the other town employees, and act as liaison to the town council, and performing duties as assigned by the town council.

Remington Depot

In July of 2019 the renovated depot was unveiled, as part of an overall downtown revitalization plan to give residents a sense of historic pride, as well as a place to conduct private and public events.

The depot has a fully stocked kitchen with an array of appliances. There is seating for about 40 people, but the building can accommodate more. Renters are welcome to add their own tables and chairs to help fulfill their needs.

The depot has been an integral part of Remington’s history. According to the book, “History of Remington” by Floyd Legler, work to complete the railroad began in 185859. At the time, Remington was known as “Carpenter Station.” Once the railroad was completed, the first depot was planned and erected just west of the downtown block.

The original depot, according to Legler’s book, was one block west of the current depot’s location. In 1860, the town was renamed “Remington” and sometime before 1894, the current depot was built.

Address: 16 E South Railroad St, Remington, IN