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Discover Knox County Indiana’s Territorial Past, located in Vincennes and Knox County, is a perfect getaway for history enthusiasts. Steeped in history and enriched through agriculture, the area offers a unique glance into the past and the opportunity to savor the finest produce in the Midwest.
Attractions Vincennes offers diverse options, including historical sites and outdoor recreation, everywhere you turn. Arts and Entertainment are a big part of the community. The local theatres host a variety of productions. The art galleries feature local and area artists work.
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Jasper 800-937-8721
Vincennes 800-264-0046
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Gifts for Anniversary, Baby Baptism, Sympathy, Wedding & More! Willow Tree * Music Boxes * Wind Chimes * Afghans * Stones Jewelry * Wall Art * Catholic Items * CDs/DVDs * Bibles/Books *Delivery to Vincennes Funeral Homes available!
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106 Main St., Vincennes, IN 47591 • 812-882-1155 • www.facebook.com/biblebookstorevincennes Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. • Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Located in Historic downtown Vincennes near the intersection of 1st and Main St.
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Competitive prices on carpet, ceramic tiles and fiber floors!
Offering: Shaw • Beaulieu • Florida Tile American Olean • Flexitec • Tarkett SERVING KNOX COUNTY And More SINCE 1968
FLOOR COVERING, INC
317 Main St, Suite A, Vincennes, Indiana 812-316-0770 • www.prettyposiesbyjan.com
Vincennes Beauty College Classes Starting in January, June & August *Financial Aid Available to Qualifying Students. 12 South Second Street, Vincennes
Phone: 812-882-1086 Fax: 812-882-2333
610 Upper 11th Street • Vincennes, IN 47591 • 882-1320
www.vincennesbeautycollege.com
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WABASH VALLEY VACUUM
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Cabello’s Basil Garden 301 W 11th St | Bicknell, IN 47512 812-735-2222
Monday: Closed • Tuesday: 4:30-9PM Wednesday: 11AM-1PM, 4:30-9PM • Thursday: 11AM-1PM, 4:30-9PM Friday: 4:30-9PM • Saturday: 4:30-9PM Sunday: 11AM-1PM, 4:30-9PM
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Owned and Operated by Larry & Beverly Latshaw. Same Location for 30 years!
Still Owned and Once Again Operated by Larry & Beverly Latshaw. Same Location for 30 years!
• New & Reconditioned Vacuum Cleaners • Supplies & Parts for all makes & models! • Electrolux Shampooers Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
121 North 2nd, Vincennes
812-882-4182 or 812-882-0251
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812-291-5182 800-860-3512
Hours: Mon.-Wed. 8-7, Thurs.-Fri. 8-8, Sat. 8-6 Service: Mon.-Fri. 7-6, Sat. 8-5
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Downtown Vincennes
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Cell: 812-291-0695 Office: 812-291-0696 Fax: 812-291-0698 loricardinal@remax.net 2435 N. 6th Street Vincennes, IN 47591
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927 North 7th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591 812-882-2607 • 877-886-4763 Pamela Corrona - Owner
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Recreation Knox County also has a variety of agri tourism locations including orchards, berry farms, farm markets and a local winery. • Fort Knox II • George Rogers Clark National Historical Park • Grouseland, President William Henry Harrison Mansion • Indiana Military Museum • Knox County Veteran Memorial Park • McGrady-Brockman House (Regional History/ Genealogical Research Center) • Old Cathedral (Basilica of St. Francis Xavier) • Old Cathedral Library & Museum • Old French House & Indian Museum • Old State Bank • Tecumseh statue • Vincennes State Historic Sites
Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy
The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy & Performing Arts Center Celebrate the life and legacy of one of America’s greatest comedians at this interactive museum. Red Skelton’s most beloved characters, such as Freddie the Freeloader and Clem Kadiddlehopper, come to life here. Experience Red’s career in radio and TV, shop for unique memorabilia and visit the adjoining theater for special performances, too. Location: Red’s hometown of Vincennes. Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy 20 Red Skelton Boulevard (GPS Use: 100 W. Portland) Vincennes, IN 47591
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Vincennes Rendezvous
Living History Events • “Christmas at Grouseland” - Grouseland, Vincennes • “Muster On The Wabash” - Fort Knox II • “Salute to the Veterans of World War II” - Indiana Military Museum • “Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous” - French Commons
Agritourism • “Vincennes Historic Farmers Market” - Riverfront Pavilion • Apple Hill Orchard • Atkinson Farm Yarns • Blann Berries • Halter’s Market • Mayall’s Market • McKinley’s Orchard (Fruit Stand & Restaurant) • Melon Acres • Prairie Acres (Farm Market & Restaurant) • Southwest Purdue Ag Center • The Big Peach • The Melon Patch (The Fresh Delish Deli & CountryMark Fuel Station) • Windy Knoll Winery
Shopping During your stay in Vincennes, visit our charming Main Street shops including gift shops and other specialty stores. Other merchants located throughout the county offer antiques, clothing and gifts.
Golf & Recreation • Bicknell Country Club • Camp Arthur - Bruceville Camp Arthur Paintball • Country Club of Old Vincennes • Gregg Park And Rainbow Beach Aquatic Center • Kimmell Park • Knox County Dog Park • Ouabache (Wabash) Trails Park • Waggoner Farms Premier Driving Range
Retail Shoes & Boots Custom Made Shoes & Boots Complete Shoe & Boot Repair Service
Tracie McNeece, M.S. Certified Pedorthist (C.Ped)
Vincennes Historic Site
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906 N 7th St • PO Box 404 Vincennes, IN 47591 812-882-4770 •800-726-4770 Fax: 812-886-0255 Email: tracie@grundmanshoe.com
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Discover Gibson County Demographics Older Adult (45-64) 9,448 Older (65 plus) 5,289 Median age 40 years
Total households 12,987 Married with children 2,751 Married without children 4,508 Single parents 907 Living alone 3,417 Other 843 Non-Family households 3,978 Average household size 2.5 Total Housing units 14,918 Owner Occupied 11,400 Renter Occupied 3,518
By race White 31,935 Black 553 Asian 84 American Indian 35 Hispanic/Latino 504 Multi race 762
Post Offices Fort Branch Post Office 105 E. Vine St. Fort Branch, IN 47648 Phone: 812-753-3337 Francisco Post Office 308 W. Main St. Francisco, IN 47649
Population Fort Branch 3,194 Francisco 703 Haubstadt 1,685 Hazleton 254 Mackey 105 Oakland City 2,419 Owensville 1,278 Patoka 724 Princeton 8,632 Somerville 288
By age Under 5 years 2,077 School Age (5-17) 5,899 College age (18-24) 2,793 Young Adult (25-44) 8,080
Owensville Post Office 100 S. Mill St. Owensville, IN 47665 Phone: 812-724-3875
Phone :812-782-3764 Patoka Post Office 110 S. Main St. Patoka, IN 47666 Phone: 812-779-2571
CITIES & TOWNS
Total population U.S. Census Bureau Estimate 2016 33,703
Oakland City Post Office 130 W. Harrison St. Oakland City, IN 47660 Phone: 812- 749-3812
Haubstadt Post Office 107 W. Haub St. Haubstadt, IN 47639
Princeton Post Office 129 E. Broadway St. Princeton, IN 47670 Phone: 812-385-4889
Phone: 812-768-6745 Mackey Post Office CR9500E Mackey, IN 47654
Somerville Post Office
Phone: 812-795-2785
5280 S. Lincoln St. Somerville, IN 47683
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County Officials and Services COUNTY OFFICIALS Sheriff: Tim Bottoms Prosecutor: Michael Cochren Circuit Judge: Jeff Meade Superior Judge: Robert Krieg Court Clerk: Jim Morrow Recorder: Tonya Thompson Treasurer: Mary Key Auditor: Sherri Smith Assessor: Kim Minkler Surveyor: Scott Martin Coroner: Misty Hoke Emergency Management Director: Terry Hedges
COUNTY SERVICES Animal Service of Gibson County 812-386-8079 gcas175@sit-co.net Assessor: Kim Minkler 812-385-5286 kminkler@gibsoncounty-in.gov
Auditor: Sherri Smith 812-385-4927 ssmith@gibsoncounty-in.gov
Steve Bottoms (stevebottoms@gibsoncounty-in.gov)
GIS/Mapping (John Howe) 812-385-4853 jhowe@gibsoncounty-in.gov
Circuit Court Probation Office 812-385-4243
Coroner: Misty Hoke 812-215-0682
Health Department 812-385-3831
Gibson Circuit Court Judge: Jeffrey Meade 812-385-4885 circuitcourt@gibsoncounty-in.gov
Gibson County Council 812-385-8260 council@gibsoncounty-in.gov (Jeremy Overton, Dan Beard, Derek McGraw, Bill McConnell, Jay Riley, Craig Pflug, Mike Stilwell)
Highway Garage (Chuck Lewis) 812-385-4887 clewis@gibsoncounty-in.gov
County Clerk: Jim Morrow (Child Support) 812-386-8401 (Traffic Violation) 812-386-6474 (Voter Registration) 812-385-2541 jmorrow@gibsoncounty-in.gov
EMA Director: Terry Hedges 812-386-9630 ema@gibsoncounty-in.gov
GIBSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 812-385-8260 commissioners@gibsoncounty-in.gov Gerald Bledsoe (gbledsoe@gibsoncounty-in.gov), Alan Douglas adouglas@gibsoncounty-in.go),
EMS Director: Jim Allen 812-385-8967 jallen@gibsoncounty-in.gov
Indiana BMV - License Branch Princeton 812-385-2861 Gibson County Jail Sheriff : Tim Bottoms 812-385-2018 Gibson County Sheriff’s Office: 812-385-3496 bottoms@gibsoncountysheriff.com
Purdue Extension Office: 812-385-3491
Gibson County Prosecutor: Michael Cochren 812-385-5497 info@ gibsoncountyprosecutor.com
Gibson County CASA: (Joy Jines) 812-386-9305 jjines@gibsoncounty-in.gov
Gibson County Recorder: Tonya Thompson 812-385-3332 tthompson@ gibsoncounty-in.gov
GIBSON COUNTY SOLID WASTE TRASH DISPOSAL & RECYCLING SITES Office - 812-385-3136
Princeton Recycle & Trash Center 771 Old Hwy 41 N., Princeton Tues. - Fri. Sat. Ft. Branch - 46 W. 650 S., Ft. Branch Mon., Wed. & Fri.
10 am – 6 pm 7 am – 3 pm
Trash & Compost Yard* - for household Compost Yard* - 3702 S. 175 E., large Princeton, behind GC items, brush & yard waste - 3702 S 175 E, Princeton, Highway Dept. behind GC Highway Dept. Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 7 am – 3 pm Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat 7 am - 3 pm
Francisco - 6960 W. 150 S., Francisco Wed. & Fri.
10 am – 6 pm
10 am – 6 pm Hazelton - 201 W. 2nd St., Off 56, Hazelton Wed. & Fri. 10 am – 6 pm
Haubstadt - 158 W. 1100 S., Haubstadt Tues. & Thurs. Sat.
10 am – 6 pm 7 am – 3 pm
Johnson - 9969 W. St. Rd. 165, Johnson Wed. & Fri.
10 am – 6 pm
Owensville - 6045 W. Mill St., Owensville Tues. & Thurs. 10 am – 6 pm Sat. 7 am – 3 pm Somerville - 10043 E. 600 S., Somerville Wed. & Fri. 10 am – 6 pm
Oakland City - 116 S. Madison at Oak, OC Tues. & Thurs. 10 am - 6 pm Sat. 7 am - 3 pm Patoka - 3510 N West St., Patoka Tues. Sat.
10 am - 6 pm 7 am - 3 pm
*Compost Yard accepts yard waste, tree limbs, furniture, tires and bulky metal. NO CONSTRUCTION WASTE or appliances with Freon.
The following materials can be recycled at all drop-off sites: Paper, magazines, catalogs; cardboard; plastic bottles; aluminum cans; steel and tin cans; and glass. Some sites take batteries; florescent bulbs; oil, oil filters and anti-freeze. The Recycle Center in Princeton takes electronics including televisions and computers as well as all the other recyclables.
Recycling and reusing products saves natural resources, reduces pollution and saves tax dollars. Everyone benefits when we all do our part.
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County Services Gibson County Safety Office (Andy Schafer) 812-385-0734 aschafer@gibsoncounty-in.gov Solid Waste/Landfill 812-677-1099 gcsw@gibsoncounty-in.gov Superior Court Judge: Robert Krieg 812-386-6237 superiorcourt@gibsoncounty-in.gov Superior Court Probation Office 812-386-6238 Gibson County Surveyor: Scott Martin 812-385-4853 s martin@gibsoncounty-in.gov Gibson County Treasurer: Mary Key 812-385-2540 mkey@gibsoncounty-in.gov Veterans Service Office (George Pickersgill) 812-385-4522 veterans@gibsoncounty-in.gov Weights and Measures (Gary Dawson) 812-385-2426
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State and Federal Government President Donald Trump
Governor Eric Holcomb
The White House Washington, D.C. 20500
Indiana Statehouse Indianapolis, IN 46204
1-202-456-1111
1-317-232-4567
U.S. Sen. Todd Young
State Mark Messmer
Washington, D.C. 20510
(48th District)
(202) 224-5623
Indiana Senate Statehouse 200 W. Washington St.
U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2789
Washington, D.C. 20510
1-800-382-9467
1-202-224-4814
State Rep. Wendy McNamara (76th District) Indiana House of Representatives Statehouse 200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 1-317-232-9671 1-800-382-9841 e-mail R76@in.gov
State Rep. Thomas Washburne (64th District) Indiana House of Representatives Statehouse 200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 1-317-234-2993 E-mail: H64@in.gov
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State Sen. Jim Tomes (49th District)
U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon
Indiana Senate Statehouse
(8th District)
200 W. Washington St.
Washington, D.C. 20515
Indianapolis IN 46204-2785
812-465-6484 (Evansville)
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License Information AUTO
Law Enforcement GIBSON COUNTY SHERIFF
MARRIAGE
Marriage licenses can be obtained in the clerk’s office at the Gibson County Courthouse in Princeton. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. In Indiana, one of the applicants involved must be a resident of Gibson County. Both parties must apply for the license, and show proof of age and residence, as well as know parents’ birth places and mothers’ maiden HUNTING & FISHING names. Hunting and fishing licenses can be If both parties involved are from out-ofpurchased at most bait and tackle shops state, a marriage license can be issued, but and hunting specialty stores, as well as the couple must be married in the county discount centers in Gibson County. Fees and a higher fee is charged. available online from www.in.gov/dnr. A marriage license obtained in an Indiana Residential license fees apply to people county is good for 60 days and allows the who have lived in Indiana continuously for couple to marry in any county within the a full 60 days prior to the date of a license state. purchase. For more information, contact the Gibson Visit www.in.gov/dnr for more details on County Clerk’s Office at 812-386-6474. The license regulations. child support office is 812-386-6474. Gibson County’s license branch is located at 405 West State Street in Princeton. Call 812 385-2861 for operating hours. Motorists residing in Indiana for more than 60 days must obtain an Indiana driver’s license, title and registration. Visit www.in.gov/bmv or call 888-692-6841 for vehicle registration fees and requirements.
Solid Waste Services GIBSON COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT The Solid Waste director is Mike Stilwell. The controller is Vada Ferry. To reach the office, call 812-385-3136. Stilwell’s cell phone is 812-677-1099. The office is located at 771 Old U.S. 41 N, Princeton. E-mail gcsw@gibsoncounty-in.gov Hours of Operation Princeton: 771 Old US 41 N Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Haubstadt: 158 W 1100 S Tuesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Owensville: 6045 W. Mill St., Tuesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Oakland City: S. Madison at W. Oak, Tuesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Hazleton: 201 W. Second St., off Ind. 56, Wednesday 10 a.m.-6p.m., Friday 10-6 p.m. Francisco: 6969 E 150 S, Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Somerville: 10043 E 600 S, Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 10a.m.-6 p.m. Johnson: 9969 W Ind. 165, Wednesday 10am.-6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fort Branch: 46 W 650 S, Monday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 10a.m.-6 p.m. Patoka: 3510 N West St, Tuesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Compost yard - County Road 175 East, south of County Road 350 S Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office is located at 112 E. Emerson St. in Princeton. Tim Bottoms is the sheriff. In addition to full-time deputies and a K9 program, the department also operates a reserve deputy program, which allows trained volunteers to assist merit deputies. The department’s central dispatch and corrections department operates the Gibson County Jail and the countywide police, ambulance and fire dispatch service. The sheriff’s department handles all Enhanced 911 emergency calls and dispatches all town marshals, the Oakland City Police Department, all fire departments, the ambulance service, Animal Services and the Emergency Management Agency. Deputies also conduct the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program for all fifth grade classes in Gibson County schools and Pre-D.A.R.E. classes for third grade students. Call 911 for emergencies only; and 812-385-3496 for non-emergencies. The department can also be reached on the internet at www.gibsoncountysheriff.com
PRINCETON POLICE Princeton Police Department provides 24-hour police protection within Princeton’s city limits. The offices are located in the Princeton Municipal Building at 310 W. State St. The department offers a reserve officer program, features a dedicated drug interdiction program, DARE, a school resource officer for North Gibson schools and a K9 unit. Derek McGraw is the chief of the department. Call 911in emergencies. The nonemergency number is 812-385-3437.
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Law Enforcement OAKLAND CITY POLICE Oakland City residents are provided police protection by the Oakland City Police Department at Broadway and Washington streets. Alec Hensley is the police chief of the force, which includes full-time and reserve officers and a K-9 unit. To report an emergency, call 911.
FORT BRANCH POLICE Fort Branch residents are provided police protection by the Fort Branch Police Department. Rick Sides is the chief. To report an emergency, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 385-3496.
FRANCISCO POLICE Michael McGregor is the Town Marshal. To report an emergency, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 385-3496.
HAUBSTADT POLICE Glenn Munnier is the town marshal. For emergencies, call 911.
OWENSVILLE POLICE Rodger Leister is the town marshal. For emergencies, call 911.
PATOKA POLICE Darryl Chamberlain is the town marshal. For emergencies, call 911.
INDIANA CONSERVATION OFFICER Call 812-385-3496 to leave a message.
INDIANA STATE POLICE The Indiana State Police Department maintains a district post on U.S. 41 North in Vanderburgh County. Call 812-867-2079. For emergencies, call 911.
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Molly Sefton, Aubrey Riggs and Bailey Bittner perform “The Animal Dance” during the Haubstadt Sommerfest talent show.
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Emergency Response EMERGENCY RESPONSE The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) is available to county residents for emergency needs by dialing 911. The EMS is also available for public demonstration of procedures and equipment. The county-owned and operated service operates one ambulance in Princeton, one in Oakland City, one near Fort Branch/Haubstadt and one in Owensville. The Princeton EMS base is located on the grounds of Gibson General Hospital, and corporate offices are located in the North Annex on North Hart Street in Princeton. The non-emergency phone is 812-385-8967. The Oakland City base is located a block west of Main Street. The Fort Branch base is located on Fort Branch-Haubstadt Road, and the Owensville base is located in the
Owensville-Montgomery Township Fire Department. The non-emergency number is 812-749-3163. Jim Allen supervises a staff of full-time and part-time paramedics and advanced emergency medical technicians and support staff. The ambulance service has mutual aid agreements with neighboring services, and first responders in local fire departments. Gibson County Rescue Service: C.L. Mitchell, P.O. Box 108, Princeton, 812385-3249.
OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES Gibson County Emergency Management Agency: Terry Hedges, Gibson County Courthouse Annex North, N. Hart Street, 386-9630. American Red Cross: 312 W. State Street, Princeton, 812-386-6300.
Fire Departments BUCKSKIN-BARTON TWP. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. The fire station is located at R.R. 2, Box 256A in Buckskin. Phone 911 for emergencies. For nonemergencies, call 812-795-2570.
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. The volunteer department is located on Outer Walnut Street in Oakland City. Call 911 for emergencies, or call Alan Whitman at 812-664-1306 for nonemergencies.
FORT BRANCH/UNION TWP. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. One fire station is located at 204 W. Vine St. in Fort Branch; one is one-half mile north of town on County Road 650S.
FRANCISCO - CENTER TWP. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. The fire station is located at 203 W. Main St. in Francisco. In emergency, call 911.
HAUBSTADT - JOHNSON TWP. FIRE TERRITORY Haubstadt-Johnson Township Volunteer Fire Territory offers first responder medical services. 400 South Sixth Ave. Call 911 in emergencies.
OAKLAND CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. Oakland City Fire Department offers first responder medical services as well. Some members are also certified divers. The department owns two engines and one brush truck, diving gear and a dive rescue boat. The department also has a team which is able to search collapsed buildings. The fire station is located at the corner of Main and Harrison streets in Oakland City. For emergencies, dial 911. For non-emergencies, contact Jim Deffendall at 812-749-6129.
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Fire Departments OWENSVILLE - MONTGOMERY TWP. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. Owensville-Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Dept. offers first response medical services in addition to fire suppression. The fire station is located at 306 E. Warrick St. in Owensville and a sub-station is located near Johnson. For emergencies, dial 911.
PRINCETON FIRE TERRITORY Princeton Fire Territory services Patoka Township, including the City of Princeton. Mike Pflug is fire chief. The department operates three engines, two aerial ladders, two tankers, two brush trucks, a rescue van, investigation unit and one chief vehicle ouf of three stations. The fire territory provides services including fire
suppression, first response medical services, auto WHITE RIVER TOWNSHIP (HAZLETON) extrication, hazardous material response, arson VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. investigation, public fire safety education, rope rescue White River Township Volunteer Fire Dept.-Hazleton Unit and dive team services. The department’s headquarters is located at the corner offers first responder and basic life support defibrillation of Embree and W. Brumfield streets in Princeton and can services. For emergencies, dial 911. be reached for non-emergencies by calling 812-3854672. WHITE RIVER TOWNSHIP (PATOKA) The other station is on White Church Road just west of VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. Princeton. White River Township Volunteer Fire Dept. (Patoka) For emergencies, dial 911. offers first response medical services.
SOMERVILLE - BARTON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. Somerville-Barton Township Fire Department is located at Main and Lincoln streets in Somerville. For emergencies, dial 911.
Some members are also emergency medical technicians and paramedics. The fire station is located at Main Cross street. For emergencies, call 911.
Medical Providers Gibson General Hospital Gibson General Hospital, located at 1808 Sherman Drive in Princeton, has been serving the comprehensive healthcare needs of Gibson County residents for more than 100 years. The hospital offers care including general medicine, outpatient behavioral health programs, business health services, diabetes care and education, physical, occupational and speech therapy, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, laboratory services, radiology services, respiratory therapy, infusion therapy and chemotherapy, surgical services, orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation, home health care, a skilled nursing facility, and emergency and critical care services. For more information about Gibson General Hospital or its services, call 812-385-3401 or visit www.gibsongeneral.com. If you are looking for a physician, call 812-385-9231 to find a doctor that can meet your needs. Deaconess Clinics Deaconess Primary Care serves Gibson County, with family practice services in Fort Branch, Oakland City and Princeton, and internal medicine in Princeton. For more information, call the offices directly or the Deaconess Physician Finder service at 1-812-450-FIND (3463). Appointments can be made by calling 812-386-6650. St. Mary’s Health Group Haubstadt Family Medicine offers patient services at 835 South 9th Ave. in Haubstadt. Phone 812-768-6162 or 812-464-3016. Tulip Tree Family Health Tulip Tree Family Health Clinic, 123 N. McCreary St., Fort Branch, is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing quality affordable healthcare and dental services to all residents of Gibson County and the area, regardless of race, age, disability,
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PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS The Catholic Diocese of Evansville administers parochial schools in Fort Branch, Haubstadt and Princeton in Gibson County. Holy Cross School, 202 S. Church St., Fort Branch, offers pre-kindergarten through fifth grade curriculum. Call 812753-3280 for more information. St. James Catholic School, south of Haubstadt, offers a K-8 curriculum. Call (812)867-2661 for more information. St. Joseph School, 427 S. Stormont St., Princeton, offers curriculum for preschool through fifth grade. Contact (812)3852228 for more information. Sts. Peter & Paul School, 210 North Vine St., Haubstadt, offers a pre-kindergartenfifth grade curriculum.Contact 812-7686775, for more information.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS East Gibson School Corp. includes Wood Memorial High School, Wood Memorial Junior High School and three kindergarten through sixth grade schools in Oakland City, Mackey and Francisco. The corporation was organized Jan. 1, 1965. Dr. Mike Brewster is the superintendent. The corporate office is located at 941 S. Franklin St., in Wood Memorial High School, phone 812-7494755. Wood Memorial High School, 943 S. Franklin St. in Oakland City, phone 812749-4757, serves Barton, Center and Columbia townships. The existing building was renovated in 1995 to update learning facilities. The high school and junior high school
share faculty and facilities in the areas of industrial technology, home economics and some classrooms. Athletic teams are known as the Trojans and Lady Trojans in boys’ and girls’ basketball, track, soccer and tennis, boys’ football, golf, wrestling and basketball, girls’ volleyball and fastpitch softball. Wood Memorial Junior High School was established in the 1996-97 school year, serving seventh and eighth grades for Barton, Center and Columbia townships. It is located at 945A. S. Franklin St., adjacent to Wood Memorial High School. The office number is 812-7494757. Barton Township School opened in its present building in October 1985, replacing the old Mackey High School building to serve Barton Township elementary students. The telephone number is 812-795-2292. Francisco Elementary School reopened on Ind. 64 in 1979 after a fire destroyed the former building. Although it is built with three floors, the entire school is handicapped accessible. The office telephone number is 812-782-3207. Oakland City Elementary serves Oakland City area students. The school is located at 945B S. Franklin St. The telephone number is 812-749-6133. The corporation’s website is www.egsc. k12.in.us. North Gibson School Corp. educates students from Princeton, Patoka, Hazleton and the Mt. Olympus areas in Patoka, Washington and White River townships. The corporation’s activities are featured on its internet home page, www.ngsc.k12. in.us. Dr. Brian Harmon is the school superintendent. All North Gibson schools have full access to the internet, all schools are fully networked and all schools, as well as the corporation, have web pages. Each school has one or more computer labs, as well as technology distributed through the classrooms.
Princeton Community Middle School serves grades 6-7 in the former high school building on the North Gibson Learning Campus. The office telephone number is (812) 385-2020. Princeton Community Intermediate School serves grades 3-5 in the same building. Princeton Community Primary School North houses first and second grades. Its number is 386-1221. Princeton Community Primary South serves kindergarteners in the former Lowell school building in downtown Princeton. The superintendent’s office is located in the PCIS/PCMS building on Old 41 North. The office phone number is 812-385-4851. Princeton Community High School offers boys’ and girls’ athletics include basketball, golf, tennis, track, soccer and cross country, boys football, baseball and wrestling and girls softball and volleyball. The athletics nickname is the Tigers.
South Gibson School Corp. includes Gibson Southern High School and three K-8 schools in Fort Branch, Haubstadt and Owensville, and areas of southern and western Gibson County. The administrative office is at 1029 West, 650 South, in Fort Branch. Stacey Humbaugh is the superintendent and Tim Armstrong is assistant administrator. The office telephone number is 812-753-4230. Gibson Southern High School, located between Owensville and Fort Branch, opened in 1974. The school has two floors with 165,000 square feet. Boys’ and girls’ athletics include track, swimming, cross country, tennis, soccer and basketball. Boys’ athletics include baseball, wrestling, golf and football. Girls’ athletics include softball, swimming, cross country and volleyball. The athletics nickname is the “Titans.” The office telephone number is 812753-3011.
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS Bethel Christian School has operated since 1981 at 1520 S. Main St. in Princeton. The school is a ministry of Bethel Memorial Church, offering K-8 curriculum and a pre-school program. The school offers basketball, volleyball and cheerleading, and a computer lab. The telephone number is 812-3861263.
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Education Fort Branch Community School, at 7670 S. Eastview Lane, is one of three K-8 schools in the district. The student nickname is “The Twigs.” The school’s telephone number is 812-753-3641. Haubstadt Community School is located at at 158E 1025S in Haubstadt. The telephone number is 812-768-6487. Extracurricular activities for students include cross country, basketball, track, football, wrestling, volleyball, cheerleading, choir and band. The school nickname is the “Elites.” Owensville Community School opened in 1993, the third of the district’s K-8 buildings, and is located at 6569S Ind. 65 in Owensville. The telephone number is 812-724-3705. The school nickname is the “Kickapoos.”
schooling families to join together to help each other add to the home school experience.” The group works within the context of Christian-based support. They are not involved in a child’s education. The group assists by providing activities for the families to gather together as a home schooling community and to support each other’s home schooling lives. Also, it offers regular field trip opportunities throughout the school year, as well as graduation ceremonies, a spring formal, an annual summer picnic and sports such as girls’ volleyball and boys’ basketball. Its Facebook page can be found under Gibson County Christian Home Educators
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Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics opened in the summer of 2011 at U.S. 41 and Coal Mine Road just east of Fort Branch. To register for general education classes offered at the center, contact 812-888-2888 or www.vinu.edu/gibson. Registration is available at the center’s administrative office during normal office hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Business Education, and the Association of Theological Schools. Program offerings include associate through doctoral degree programs. Several adult programs are also offered both online and at several locations throughout the state. For more information, call OCU at 812-749-4781.
IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Ivy Tech’s Princeton instructional center is at 2431 S. Crabtree Drive, on outer OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY South Main St. in Princeton. Oakland City University is a four-year The center offers classrooms, computer comprehensive liberal arts institution labs, staff offices, and open lab areas for founded in 1885. OCU’s goal is to advanced manufacturing training courses. educate in a Christian atmosphere. The Also offered at the center are a variety of institution was founded by the General personal and professional development Association of General Baptists. The non-credit courses. university is accredited by the Higher The center is open from 10 a.m. to 6 Learning Commission of the North Central p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 10 Association of Colleges and Schools, the a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. Phone 812-385Indiana Department of Education, the 8495 for more information or visit www. International Assembly for Collegiate ivytech.edu
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Right to Bear Arms Fun and safe activities for the whole family! Right to Bear Arms is a family ran Haubstadt business that is dedicated to offering the community a fun, comfortable place for recreation and learning. We opened our doors in 2010 and have been offering families, friends and neighbors alike a friendly, safe environment for shooting firearms and archery equipment. When you come to Right to Bear Arms, you will be greeted with a friendly, trained staff that can help
you with any of your shooting, hunting and outdoor needs. Looking to buy, trade or repair your firearms? We have the largest selection of guns, ammo and accessories in the area. Are you interested in learning more about how to shoot and handle firearms and bows? Right to Bear Arms holds training classes for all levels with our trained instructors. Are you looking for a fun day out with family and friends? We have the space to hold birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties in our firearm and archery ranges.
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Libraries its 26,000-plus holdings. They have a summer reading program and storytime. Library hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 812-749-3559 for more information.
PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY Princeton Public Library, 124 South Hart St., serves Princeton, Patoka Township and North Gibson students who live in Washington and White River townships. The library offers automated access to library holdings and features an extensive local history and genealogical collection. OWENSVILLE CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY Public use computers are offered on the main floor, The Owensville Carnegie Public Library is located Children’s Room and history/geneology room. at 110 S. Main St., serving residents of Owensville and Reciprocal borrowing agreements exist with all Gibson Montgomery and Wabash townships. County libraries. Also, e-books and audio and music The library also maintains a reciprocal borrowing downloads are available. agreement with the other libraries in Gibson County, as Other services include summer reading program, well as the Poseyville Library. crafts and activities, story times for children ages 3 The library has more than 30,000 books, 125 months to 5 years, and tours for classes and groups. periodicals and 2,925 videos, as well as internet access. A public meeting room is available for non-profit civic, The library also has automated circulation and cataloging educational or cultural activities. Friends of the Library systems, and a new meeting space for youth. OAKLAND CITY - COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP hosts spring and fall used book sales to support library Additional services include summer youth reading The Oakland City - Columbia Township Public Library is programming and equipment. programs and story time. Call 812-724-3335 for more located at 210 S. Main St. in Oakland City. Call 812-385-4464 for information about Friends of the Library membership. information. The library offers many services besides circulating FORT BRANCH - JOHNSON TOWNSHIP The Fort Branch Public Library, which serves Union and Johnson Townships, maintains two locations in southern Gibson County. The main library is located at 107 E. Locust St. in Fort Branch, while a branch library operates on Main Street in Haubstadt. Both locations offer automated access to all library holdings. Additional services include summer youth reading programs, story time, delivery service for shut-ins, Talking Books for the Blind information, adult literacy program, copy machine, a learning center and interlibrary loans. Call the library for more information, 812-753-4212 in Fort Branch, and 812-768-6005 in Haubstadt.
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Media Outlets NEWSPAPERS The Princeton Daily Clarion: 100 N. Gibson St. in Princeton, publishes mornings on Sundays and Tuesdays through Friday. Visit www.pdclarion.com. The newspaper, founded in 1846, is the oldest continuously operating business in Gibson County. For subscriptions or other information, call (812) 385-2525. South Gibson Star-Times: 203 S. McCreary St., P.O. Box 70 Fort Branch, IN 47648 (812) 753-3553
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Discover Vanderburgh County Attractions Come enjoy Evansville, Indiana. You’ll find family attractions, exciting nightlife, and the education and culture of seven themed museums. Angel Mounds State Historic Site is nationally recognized as one of the bestpreserved prehistoric Native American sites in the United States. Featuring a model museum that works to recreate the lives of these indigenous people, Angel Mounds tells the story of the people of the Middle Mississippian culture who inhabited this area from 1000 to 1450 A.D. Twelve earthen mounds, built for ceremonial and residential purposes, are scattered throughout grounds encompassing nearly 100 acres. Trails lead through the grounds for biking and hiking. In the fall, the maze is a popular attraction for families. Special events include a Haunted Corn Maze weekend. Art shows are held throughout the year. Check the website for the latest events schedule.
Bosse Field The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science is one of Southwestern Indiana’s most established cultural institutions. This general museum maintains a permanent collection of more than 30,000 objects, including fine and decorative arts and historic, anthropological and natural history artifacts. Over twenty temporary exhibitions are displayed every year in four changing galleries. Shows range from regional to internationally traveling exhibitions. The Museum’s new Koch Immersive Theater uses the newest in planetarium technology. The theater houses a 40-foot diameter domed screen with 360-degree digital projection and a 10,000-watt surround sound system. Programming for the Koch Immersive Theater is not limited to astronomy programs but covers a broad range of science topics. The digital dome technology is a breakthrough experience known in the planetarium industry as a “full-dome” or “immersive” experience. The Theater utilizes two bright, digital video projectors, a huge 40-foot wide hemispherical projection screen and stadium-style seating to allow for great views from any seat. Also on the museum’s campus is the Evansville Museum Transportation Center (EMTRAC) featuring Southern Indiana transportation artifacts from the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries. On exhibit is a train that provides visitors with an opportunity to examine the exterior and interior of three historic railroad cars – a 1908 0-6-0 steam switch engine, a fully equipped 1926 club car, and a circa 1900 caboose. The museum is home to a variety of historic vehicles and a model train diorama of Evansville. Call (812) 425-2406 or visit www.emuseum.org for hours, admission, Immersive Theater shows and pricing.
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Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science The Koch Family Children’s Museum has been the favorite interactive learning zone in Evansville for almost 10 years. Housed in an historic building on 5th street Downtown, “cMoe” features three floors of permanent and traveling exhibits geared towards play based learning. Kids can have a ball in the Quack Factory, produce their own plays & films in Speak Loud, and build their dreams in Work Smart. Live Well, the newest gallery, gives kids a chance to play “Operation,” plant a garden and conduct a newscast! Ellis Park Race Track: Steeped in tradition and always exciting, Ellis Park Race Track is just minutes from Downtown Evansville. Built in 1922 and owned by Churchill Downs, Ellis Park runs live Thoroughbred races from July through Labor Day with simulcast racing available year round. Recent renovations of the facility enhanced her graceful gables and twin spires providing an elegant signature for this Kentucky landmark. Watch some of racing’s finest from the air-conditioned comfort of the clubhouse or the open gallery alongside the track. Mesker Park Zoo: Experience the South American rainforest in a climate-controlled 75 degrees year round. From the tree top canopy to the river basin, natural animals and plants of the region surround you. Monkeys, birds, capybara roam freely. Keep a watchful eye for the King & Queen of the jungle - the jaguars! Open 365 days a year. AMAZONIA is located inside Mesker Park Zoo through the entrance on Mesker Park Drive. Admission includes access to all exhibits in the zoo.
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Local Government LOCAL GOVERNMENT The Gibson County Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. The council appropriates all funds for use by the county and all of its officers. Members are: •Jay Riley, District 1 (Center 1 and 2, Patoka 1,6-8 and 9, Washington and White River 1-2) •Craig Pflug, District 3 (Barton 1, Columbia 1-5, Union 1,3-4 •Dan Beard, District 2 (Patoka 2-5, 11-15 and Union 2) •Jeremy Overton, District 4, (Barton 2, Johnson 1-3, Montgomery 1-4 and Wabash) •Bill McConnell, at-large member •Derek McGraw, at-large member •Mike Stilwell, at-large member The Gibson County Commissioners are responsible for administrating county business, including adopting ordinances,
etc. The commissoners meet every first Tuesday at 8 a.m. and each third Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Gibson County North Annex. Members are: Alan Douglas: District 1, (Patoka Township) Stephen Bottoms: District 2, (Barton, Center, Columbia, Washington and White River townships) Gerald Bledsoe: District 3, (Johnston, Montgomery, Union and Wabash townships) The Fort Branch Town Council meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the senior center. Town Hall phone number is 812-753-3824.
The Haubstadt Town Council meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Town Hall phone number is 812-7686451.
Patoka Town Council meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. The Town Hall phone number is 779-3401.
Hazleton Town Council meets the Princeton City Board of Works meets second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Town Hall phone number is 812-784-4500. the first and third Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. The City Council meets the Mackey Town Council meets the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Both meetings are held in the Princeton Municipal Building. City Hall phone Oakland City Board of Works meets number is 812-385-3283. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 5:45 p.m. The Oakland City City Council meets at 6 p.m. the same days. Both meetings are held at the fire station meeting room. City Hall phone number is 812-749-3222.
The Francisco Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Owensville Town Council meets the The Town Hall phone number is 812-782- first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 3573. Town Hall phone number is 812-724-4151
Princeton Fire Territory board of trustees meets at 4:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Princeton Municipal Building. The Somerville Town Council meets the third Tuesday at 6 p.m.
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Chambers HAUBSTADT SOMMERFEST INC. Originally organized at Haubtadt Chamber of Commerce, Haubstadt Sommerfest Inc. promotes the civic, commercial and industrial welfare of Haubstadt, a sesquicentennial commmunity, and the surrounding area. The annual Haubstadt Sommerfest is among its many projects. Contact: P.O. Box 308, Haubstadt, IN, 47639. GIBSON COUNTY VISITORS & TOURISM BUREAU With offices located in the historic Princeton Train Depot, the bureau provides information about conventions, tourism, festivals and places to visit in Gibson County. Call Eric Heidenreich, director, at 812-385-0999 or visit www. gibsoncountyin.org
GIBSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Gibson County Chamber of Commerce, 202 E Broadway in Princeton, promotes and advances the general welfare and prosperity of Gibson County’s business community. The chamber is a resource, referral agency and gives recognition to member businesses and organizations. The chamber is solely funded by membership, sponsorships and events and focuses on networking, education, and business development. The chamber is governed by a board of directors selected from community leaders. Call 812-385-2134 or visit www. gibsoncountychamber.org It also has a Facebook page.
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Stanley Madison explains the history behind the quilt block at Lyles Station Consolidated School to Rebecca Blagrave, Nathan Cameron, Connie Cameron and Sarah Cameron. The quilt square is featured in the book “Following the Barn Quilt Trail” by author Suzi Parron. Gibson County Tourism Commission offers a map of the Gibson County Quilt Trail.
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Recreation and Attractions HAUBSTADT • Tri-State Speedway: On U.S. 41, the speedway offers Sunday night auto racing. Late models, sprint cars, open wheeled modifieds and stock car racing. For details, call (812) 768-5995. • Haubstadt Community Park: Located off Ind. 68, southeast of Haubstadt, the park offers picnicking, an air-conditioned shelter house by reservation only, an outdoor shelter house available without a reservation, and a baseball/softball field. The park also features new playground equipment. For information, call (812) 768-6021. HAZLETON • Community Center/Playground: Community Center may be rented for reunions, etc. A new playground is located behind the center. For information, call (812) 784-4500.
FRANCISCO • Softball Field: Located two blocks south of Ind. 64 in Francisco. T-Ball for ages 5-7; Minor League, ages 7-9; and Major League, 9-13. • Hopkins Family Park, the first county-owned park, is just southwest of Francisco, featuring walking trails and long-range plans for other outdoor recreational activities. BUCKSKIN • Hemmer Woods Nature Preserve on CR 1050 East, just past Buckskin, 73 acres of old-growth forest, a scenic hiking trail. It is a National Natural Landmark. PRINCETON • Gibson County Fairgrounds: Located on North Embree Street, the fairgrounds is the home of the Gibson County Fair in July. The grounds are also leased for other special events. The
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Activities Building and 4-H building can be rented for parties, reunions, receptions, etc. A new convention center and other infrastructure upgrades are part of a four-year expansion project nearing completion. • Princeton Theatre and Community Center is a performing arts center offering productions by the local Broadway Players Theatre Group as well as other productions. The community center is also available for rental. Box office hours at the Princeton Theatre are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from noon to 5 pm and Thursday from 2 to 7 pm. For more information call the box office at 812-6359185 • Lafayette Park/Princeton Aquatic Center: Located on Spruce Street, the park has sheltered and open picnic facilities, a fishing pond, playground equipment, tennis courts and an outdoor basketball court. The pool, which also features a spray park, is open Memorial
Day through Labor Day. Season tickets and swimming lessons are available. Park and pool numbers are: Parks and Recreations - (812) 385-4252, Brent Denbo, Superintendent; and Municipal Pool, (812) 385-2120. • Gil Hodges Field at Lafayette Park was dedicated Aug. 3, 1933 as Legion Field for the state tournament. The beautiful old ballpark is home to Princeton Community Tigers and Princeton Post 25 American Legion baseball teams. The park is named after Gil Hodges, who played American Legion baseball here in 1942, and achieved an outstanding career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, later managing the New York Miracle Mets to the championship in the 1969 World Series. In June 1969, it was named Gil Hodges Field, and in 1975, the Princeton City Council affirmed the name change. New lighting was recently installed at the park by the North Gibson School Corporation.
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Recreation and Attractions • Southside Park: Located on Stout Street, the park has two softball diamonds used for men’s leagues, playground equipment, and outdoor basketball court and tennis courts. Shelter houses are also available. • Lincoln Park: Located on East Brumfield Avenue, the park offers playground equipment and an outdoor basketball courts. • Camp Carson: Located on Lake Seminole, two miles east of Princeton on Lake Road, the camp is owned by the YMCA and is available for lease for private groups, such as family reunions or church retreats. Camping facilities, swimming, canoeing, crafts, sports and hiking are offered. For information, call (812) 3853597. • Jack Bishop Field: Youth baseball/ softball complex on west edge of Princeton, hosting T-Ball, T-Shirt, Minor, Major and Babe Ruth Leagues for boys, Missie, Mini and Maxi softball leagues for girls.
• Gibson County Youth Center: Located at 129 S. Hart St., the center operates primarily in the fall and winter months, offering recreatiohnal sports and other after-school activities, including homework incentive programs. For information, call (812) 385-5287. • Gibson Lanes: Located on Ind. 64 east of Princeton, there are 16 lanes for open and league bowling; video games; pool tables and a snack bar. For information, call (812) 385-5281. • Princeton Country Club: Located on Old 41 near Patoka, the nine-hole golf course offers both club membership and public green fees. For information, call (812) 385-5669. •Showplace Cinemas: Located in the Town Fair shopping center on Princeton’s west side at 2691 West Broadway, the theater in Princeton offers state of the art cinema. For more information visit showplacecinemas.com or phone 812422-3456.
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•Gibson County Soccer Club provides recreational soccer league experiences for youth throughout the county at fields just east of the Gibson County Toyota plant, off CR350S. For more information about leagues and activities, visit www. gibsoncountysoccerclub.org. • Seedtick Raceway: A Go-Kart Racetrack located on Seedtick Road in Princeton. For more information, call (812) 385-2257 • The Azalea Path Arboretum and Botanical Gardens features more than 50 acres of more than 300 varieties of azaleas and other plant species and trees, featuring spring fed lakes and sculptures. The attraction is located at 502 N CR 825 W, Hazleton. Phone: (812) 354-3039 or (812) 306-7814 • Lyles Station is one of the last remaining African American settlements in the state. The community’s heritage is preserved in the Lyles Consolidated School, which provides students the opportunity to experience a day in the life of school children in the early 1900’s. The school
also features a museum, gift shop, hands on activities, meeting facility and a period garden. • The Toyota Visitor Center is open weekdays for tours at 4000 Tulip Tree Drive, Princeton. Phone: (812) 387-2266 or (888) 696-8211 • Gibson County Courthouse was built in 1884. The architectural style may be classified as Romanesque Revival. The Gibson County Courthouse was also used as the model for the Dept. 56 Original Snow Village Courthouse. The courthouse is located in the heart of Princeton, on the city square, at 101 N. Main Street. Phone: (812) 385-0999 • Princeton Train Depot: is the only remaining depot structure in Gibson County. The Princeton depot is home the the Gibson County Visitors Center and features a railway museum with a restored train caboose. Tours are available at no charge Monday-Friday 9-5. The depot is located at 702 W. Broadway, Princeton. Phone: (812) 385-0999
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Recreation and Attractions OAKLAND CITY • Oakland City Golf Club: Located one mile east of Ind. 64 on Ind. 57, it is a nine-hole course that is open to club members and for public greens fees. The club also has a full-service restaurant and pro shop. The club number is 812-749-3923 • New Lake: Camping facilities available. Call (812) 215-46447 for information. New Lake is located on CR 1350 East. Old Lake: Fishing allowed with same restrictions as New Lake. • Wirth Park has two enclosed shelter houses and one open shelter house and a new community center. All can be rented for reunions, as well as other activities. The park also features some new playground equipment and a sand volleyball court. For information, call (812) 385-6119. Wirth Park is located on Ind. 64. • Jack Smith Memorial Little League Field: The baseball league is open to boys ages 6-12 and softball leagues are offered for girls. • East Gibson Girls Softball Fields: Two fields used by leagues that are open to girls through high school age.
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• Wood Memorial High School Tennis Courts: Available when not in use by the high school teams. Courts are on the east side of the parking lot, off South Franklin St. • The Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area was established in 1994 and encompasses 6,600 acres (with an ultimate acquisition area of 22,472 acres) of wetlands, floodplain forest, and uplands along 30 miles of the Patoka River corridor. Phone 812-749 3199 or visit http://midwest. fws.gov/patokariver. OWENSVILLE • Montgomery Park: Located on the west side of Owensville, the park is available for picnicking and other recreational activities. For information, call 812729-7310. • Gibson Lake Recreation Area: located west of Owensville at the Wabash River, the recreation area is available for fishing and boating, spring to autumn. The 2,950-acre lake is a cooling lake for the power plant, built in 1975 to meet state and federal environmental regulations on water quality.
FORT BRANCH • Fort Branch Community Park: Site of the annual festival, the park also accommodates baseball/ softball fields; picnic area; enclosed shelter house and playground equipment. For information, call (812) 753-3824. • Gibson Southern High School: Located west of Fort Branch off Coal Mine Road, the school has a running track and tennis courts. • Fort Branch Community School: Running track, outdoor basketball courts and tennis courts.
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• Gibson Lake Wildlife Habitat: The habitat is a 160-acre wetland wildlife viewing area at the PSI Energy main entrance, near the Wabash River on Ind. 64. There is a photographic blind and two trails. • Owensville Community Center: Used for many community activities, the recreation center is available for rental. Grounds also include some playground equipment and Little League ball diamonds.
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Community Organizations The Melody Makers of Gibson County women’s choral club rehearses the first and third Monday of each month, beginning the third Monday in September and practicing through the first Monday in June. For more information on becoming a member, visit www.melodymakersofindiana.com.
Gibson County Council on Aging offers congregate meals, home-delivered meals, transportation to appointments, home-making programs, recreational and exercise programs and other activities for county seniors. GCCOA is located at 212 S. Richland Creek Dr. in Princeton. Call 812385-2897 for details.
The Gibson County 4-H reaches hundreds of youth each year with some aspect of its program. Call 812-385-3491 for details.
Gibson County Animal Services provides adoptions, lost and found services, stray pick-ups, animal rescues and educational programs. GCAS is located on County Road 175 East behind Toyota. Phone 812-386-8079.
The American Red Cross of Gibson County is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.The local office is located in the west wing of the Princeton Municipal Building on West State Street, phone (812) 386-6300. The Community Action Program of Gibson County promotes the development of conditions and services required for low-income households to realize social and economic selfsufficiency. No fees are charged for their services. Phone (812) 386-6576.
Gibson County Extension Office provides informal educational programs to the community. The office is in the Courthouse Annex South on South Prince Street in Princeton. Phone 812-385-3491. Gibson County Theatre Company, established in 2003, is a group of Gibson County citizens, dedicated to performing entertaining and thought-provoking productions for the community. The organization also hosts a summer drama camp for youth. For more information, visit www.gibsoncountytheatre.com.
Gibson County Department of Child Services administers various public assistance programs to needy families, assists families in providing safe and supportive environments for children and enables families to become selfsufficient through employment and other programs. The office is at 321 S. 5th Avenue in Princeton. The office telephone number is (812) 385-4727. A 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline can be reached at 1-800800-5556.
The United Way of Gibson County participates in community problemsolving with a visionary plan for the quality of life in the county. The organization conducts an annual fundraising campaign, as well as solicits contributions of materials and services to assist human service agencies in providing services for the people of Gibson County. The office is located on North Hart Street in Princeton. Phone 812386-6120.
The Arc of Gibson County offers advocacy and support systems for disabled individuals and their families to aid in progress and opportunity for growth and development. Offices are located on Ind. 64 West in Princeton. Phone 812-386-6312.
Gibson County Community Foundation helps donors connect with charitable works that interest them and provides funding opportunities throughout Gibson County. The office is on North Hart Street in Princeton. Phone 812-386-8082.
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Community History —Source: 1914 History of Gibson County, Gil Stormont
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• Sharps Disposal Program -Offering a safe way to dispose of needles and lancets • Tobacco Free Gibson County • Infant Safe Sleep Program • Angel Store of Gibson County -Pregnant women and new mothers earn coupons to exchange for new baby items at the Angel Store.
Food Sanitarian: • Issue Food Permits • Perform Institutional Inspections -Restaurants -Gibson County Fair Booths -&RPPXQLW\ )HVWLYDOV -School Cafeterias
Nursing Services Public Health Nurses Public Health Nurses: • TB testing and case investigation • Pregnancy testing • Provide proof of pregnancy documentation • Lead Screening • Lice screening and treatment recommendations • Immunizations for children and adults • Communicable disease reporting • Resource referrals • Collaboration with other Health Departments • Adult and Travel Immunizations &RQÀGHQWLDO 67' 7HVWLQJ DQG 7UHDWPHQW Bio-Terrorism/Preparedness: • Disaster response coordination • Responds to public health emergencies • Collaboration with community partners
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General Sanitarian: • Septic system permits • Septic system inspections • Education of septic system requirements • Vector investigations (mosquitos, ticks) • Perform Institutional Inspections: -Swimming pools -Mobile home parks -Summer camps • Tattoo Parlor Licensing and Inspections
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Gibson County was once a wilderness situated in the Northwest Territory which, in 1784, was ceded to the U.S. by Virginia. The state was organized April 19, 1816. John Severns is recognized as the first white settler in Gibson County, arriving in 1789. He operated a ferry on the south side of the Patoka River. A Welsh man, Severns answered the call of the colonists in the Revolutionary War, but on his first trip home to Virginia, Indians swooped upon the family. His parents, sister and younger brother were killed, while he and an older brother were kept as prisoners. Severns was held captive seven years before he was able to escape. He later acquired knowledge of surveying and helped government surveyors in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. In 1789, he penetrated the wilderness of the Northwest Territory and he and his family settled on the south bank of the Patoka River near what is now the town of Patoka. They lived as cave dwellers for several months until the Indians, remnants of the Shawnee tribe living on the north side of the river, allowed the family to build a crude hut of boughs, skins and other materials. Severns was allowed to continue living in the region, now known as Severns Bridge, and established a ferry on the condition he keep “fire water” for the Indians and allow them free use of the ferry. Originally belonging to Knox County, what is now Gibson County came to be in 1813. The county derives its name from Gen. John Gibson, a soldier of the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. Gibson was born in Pennsylvania in 1740 of Scottish-Irish ancestry. In 1763, he was captured by Indians and adopted by a sqaw whose son had died in battle. With the Indians, Gibson mastered several languages along with the customs of several tribes. He was later released and he returned to business in Pittsburgh. He was appointed territorial secretary of Indiana in 1800 and held that office until 1816. While Gen. William Henry Harrison, governor of Indiana, was engaged in the War of 1812, Gibson was acting governor. He died in 1822, shortly before his 82nd birthday. Harrison later became the ninth president of the U.S. He caught a cold on his inauguration day in 1841 and died a month later. He was best known for the first half of the campaign slogan, “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too.” He was given the nickname of Tippecanoe after defeating the Shawnee Indians in 1811 at Tippecanoe. John Tyler was his vice president, who succeeded him April 4, 1841. In February 1814, at a special session of the court of common please, a county seat was located by commissioners Capt. William Prince, Robert Elliott, Abel Westfall and William Polk. The name of the county seat was selected by the drawing of lots among the commissioners, Prince winning. Hence, Princeton was named.
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The mission of the Gibson County Chamber of Commerce is “to advance the general welfare and prosperity of Gibson County’s business community.” The Chamber has been a leader in the community for more than 95 years and has become the primary resource and support for area businesses. The Chamber provides one-on-one business support and other resources to assist business owners with their success. The Chamber is one of the largest and one of the most influential business organizations in southwest Indiana and works hard to improve the quality of life for the community and its members. The Chamber’s signature event is its annual Golden Heritage Days festival which celebrates the wonderful history and heritage of Gibson County. The festival features music in a variety of genres, crafts and wonderful festival food.
5K Run • Crafts • Heritage Days Feud Contest • Little Miss Contest and Mini Miss • Sunday Christian Concert • Live Bands Friday & Saturday GOLDEN HERITAGE DAYS Friday, September 15 • Saturday, September 16 Sunday, September 17
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Discover Dubois County Favorite Things To Do • Climb aboard Spirit of Jasper Train • Tour the Monastery • Shop Huntingburg’s Historic 4th Street • Experience the Dubois County Museum • Play a round of golf at Sultan’s Run • Bombers at League Stadium • Enjoy a day on Patoka Lake • Eat a German meal at the Schnitzelbank • Watch the workings of Jasper City Mill • Take a stroll on Jasper Riverwalk • Drive the “Trail of Faith” • Shop in Downtown Jasper • Watch a show at the Jasper Arts Center • View art at the Krempp Gallery
Attractions RELIGIOUS ATTRACTIONS Be awed by these divine attractions rich in history and spirituality. Monastery Immaculate Conception: Known as the “Castle on the Hill”, the Monastery, founded in 1867, is home to one of the nation’s largest communities of Benedictine women. The distinctive, recently-restored Romanesque dome, rises majestically over the town of Ferdinand, standing at 87 feet from the floor and 32 and a half feet in diameter. Throughout the church, 89 angels are present, 16 of which are depicted on the stained glass windows surrounding the dome. The church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated an Official Project of Save America’s Treasures. The Monastery gift shop, “For Heaven’s
Sake”, offers handmade crafts from the sisters and other unique spiritual merchandise. The Kordes Center, also on the Monastery grounds, offers a peaceful and rejuvenating getaway. Guided tours are: Tuesday - Friday 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm, and Saturday & Sunday 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. To schedule a group tour please call 800.968.4578.
HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND MUSEUMS Charmingly rich in history, culture, and heritage. Dr. Ted’s Musical Marves Restored mechanical musical instruments from around the world. Dubois County Courthouse: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Dubois County Museum, 47,000 sq. feet of History, German Culture, and so much more! Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Hill Church Built in 1858
Ferdinand Historical Walking Tour: A self-guided tour of some of Ferdinand’s oldest and most interesting structures. Huntingburg Historic 4th Street: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Huntingburg League Stadium: Home field to the Rockford Peaches in the movie, “A League of Their Own”. Huntingburg Museum: The life and times of the people of Huntingburg Huntingburg Old Town Hall: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame: Baseball Memorabilia from throughout the Hoosier State. Ireland Historical Society: The oldest building in Ireland. Jasper City Mill: Watch the workings of the waterwheel and corn meal production. Lemmons Church: Originally built in 1860. Salem United Church of Christ: Historic Church that appeared in the movie “Hard Rain”. Schaeffer Barn: Originally Built in 1800s
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Sugar Ridge State Fish and Wildlife Area State Road 364, Winslow, 47598 Interlake State Recreation Area 812.789.2724 SR 68, approximately 3.2 miles east of SR 61 and SR 68, Lynnville, IN Pike State Forest Hours of Operation: Sunrise to sunset 5994 E. State Rd. 364 Winslow, 47598 812.367.1524 Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge Prides Creek Golf Course E. County Rd. 400 N. Petersburg, 47567 812.354.3059
CITY PARKS Hornady Park/Splash Park Hwy. 56, Petersburg 812.354.8511 Jordan Park, Hwy. 61, Spurgeon 812.721.2043 Winslow City Park Hwy. 61, Winslow 812.789.2207 Plenty of camping, hunting, and fishing opportunities available!
and Wildlife Management Area 510 1/2 W. Morton Street Oakland City 47660 812.749.3199 Also visit: Azalea Path Arboretum/Botanical Garden 1502 N. County Rd. 825 W. 812.354.3039 Pike Co. Public Library 1008 E. Maple St., Petersburg 812.354.6257 Otwell Branch, 2301 N. Spring St. 812.380.0066 Winslow Branch, 105 Center St. 812.789.5423
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Arts and Culture Alvin C. Ruxer Golf Course/ Driving Range: Features four par 4’s and five par 3’s along with a lighted driving range and a large practice green area. Beaver Lake: 350 acre park with 205 acres of lake. Birdseye Trail in Hoosier National Forest: An 11.8 mile long multiple-use trail allowing hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Bohnert Park Walking Path: 1/2 mile asphalt track at Bohnert Park. Buehler Park: This three acre park offers a shelter BREWERIES & WINERY house, basketball court, tennis court, ball fields, a grill, a Partake in sampling local winery & breweries. playground, and horseshoe pits. Basket Case Brewery: A nanobrewery with rockin’ craft Buffalo Trace Golf Course: 18-hole, par 71, public golf beers course Monkey Hollow Winery and Bistro Located at Historic Camp Carnes Park: Enjoy this 40 acre park featuring Wollenmann, featuring a winery and bistro. restrooms, shelter houses, walking path, a playground, Schnitz Brewery & Pub Features microbrew beer, wine, and horseshoe pits. full bar, pizza, and more! Celestine Park: This park features a community center, St. Benedict’s Brew Works “Pray, Work, Brew” playground, sand volleyball, a small soccer field at the bottom of the hill, and a baseball/softball field. A 9 acre park which includes a shelter house and a grill. RECREATION Charles C. Niehaus Memorial Park & Golf Driving Enjoy scenic parks and lakes, sports, trails, and fun Range: 43-acre park, featuring a golf driving range. recreation activities. Church Avenue Park: This 1 acre park land features 4th Street Walkway, 2/3 mile path along Patoka River. 5th Street Park features a playground and a variety of a shelter house, basketball court, tennis court, a playground, and horseshoe pits. ball fields.
Shiloh Meeting House: One of the finest pioneer Learn about German Heritage, view exhibits, and enjoy a show. churches in Southern Indiana. Jasper Arts Center/ Krempp Gallery: The 700-seat St. Joseph Church: Magnificent 1880 Romanesque, Old theater offers some of the highest quality professional World-style Church. performing arts events. Schnitzelbank Restaurant: With an international TRAIN ATTRACTION reputation for its authentic German and American All aboard the Spirit of Jasper for a scenic excursion cuisine, it ranks as one of the top 10 independent from the Jasper Train Depot. Ride in style on three restaurants in Indiana. beautifully renovated, climate-controlled lounge cars complete with restrooms, comfortable seating and a cash bar. Recently named by Midwest Living Magazine as #3 in the Top Ten Best New Places to Eat, Play & Stay! Enjoy your evening aboard the “Jasper to French Lick Express” which features a ride to the French Lick Resort Casino and historic West Baden. If a dinner train is more your style, relax with a full meal aboard the “Ride & Dine” dinner train, which winds through the beautiful countryside of southern Indiana. Additional special rides available on select dates and times throughout the year. Reservations are suggested for all train excursions and may be made by calling the Jasper Park & Recreation Department at 812.482.5959 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by visiting www. spiritofjasper.com.
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Shopping Browse our local specialty & antique shops Jasper on the Square This beautiful area of Jasper is filled with vitality, history and a variety of shops. Main Street and the area around the square provide an ideal background for great shopping and special festivities throughout the year. Relaxing and informative, the walking tour encompasses nearly two miles and includes visits to more than 20 of Jasper’s oldest sites. Jasper Downtown Shopping Chocolate Bliss: An old time candy store with a modern flair, specializing in decadent chocolates. Nestled in Jasper’s, downtown square, Chocolate Bliss is a fun shop filled with traditional favorites like rich buttery caramels and new favorites like chocolate covered blueberries. Chocolate Bliss mixes the nostalgia of an old time candy store with modern flair. A specialty of this store is beautiful gift baskets filled with favorite treats. EJ and Dots Children’s Boutique: EJ and Dots features hand-tied bows from ABC Designs, infant to toddler clothing, JP Lizzy diaper bags, children books, Aden and Anais blankets and much, much more. Elements: At Elements of Design, their passion is to
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Community History PATOKA Patoka, an Indian word for “log on the bottom” which referred to the many logs that had settled in the mud of the bottom of the Patoka River, was first called Smithville. John Smith, a merchant, organized the first settlement, although John Severns is recognized as the first white settler. Patoka was settled in 1789 and platted in 1813. It was named for the Patoka River. Former names for Patoka were; Smithfield, for John Smith, an early settler; and Columbia. Patoka is one of, if not the oldest town in Gibson County. Thomas H. Martin of the regular Baptist faith, often preached to people in their homes in Smithfield. He was owner of Smithfield’s first hotel. The name Columbia was used until the townspeople asked for a Post Office. Because there was another Columbia in
Indiana, a new name had to be chosen. Since the village of Columbia set upon the banks of the Patoka River, the post office took the name for the town. “Patoka” means ‘loggy bottom or river.” It was named by the Indians because of the many logs and drifts in the river. Flatboats, and steam crafts and stave barges have ran upon its waters. Patoka has been known as a great town for sawing lumber. At one time, Patoka had the largest, most extensive distillery in the United States. These distilleries were so prosperous for Patoka that an enlargement was added on.
HAZLETON Hazleton, on the south bank of the White River in northern Gibson County, is the county’s second oldest town. Gervas Hazleton, the second permanent white settler in the county
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Community History and the town’s namesake, was granted licenses for a tavern and a ferry in 1813. The town was surveyed and platted in 1856. Hazleton, due to its location adjacent to the White River, became an important port in the days of flatboats and keelboats. Cargoes of corn, wheat and port were shipped to New Orleans, Louisiana, from Hazleton every week. The first steamboat of any note to pass up the White River was the “Cleopatra,” which attracted crowds of people. The town became crippled by bad whiskey and destructive fires that consumed businesses and other important structures. Railroad facilities were excellent with river advantages and the large expanse of farm land and forests. Flat and keel boats transported produce, groceries and dry goods.The first building erected was a store frame in 1856, built by T. S. Fuller and Abraham Westfall.
PRINCETON Long before Princeton was platted and before Gibson County was formed, pioneer James McClure deeded 30 acres of land to parties who eventually donated 10 acres which include what is now the public square. Named for Capt. William Prince, one of four commissioners whose name was drawn from lots to name the settlement, Princeton’s first house was erected by Capt. Thomas Chapman in 1814. Chapman established a hotel — The Traveler’s Inn — and boarded the hands who constructed the first courthouse. He sold the hotel in 1815. A post office was established in Princeton in 1816, while the post office currently used was built in 1913 for $49,500. By 1818, Princeton businesses included a blacksmith shop, harness shop, pottery, cabinet shop, hatter industry, gunpowder mill, distillery and a copper
shop. A cotton factory was built in 1824 near what is now the corner of Prince and Walnut streets. It was destroyed by fire in 1829 and never rebuilt. Princeton was incorporated as a city in 1884. On July 12, 1893, a fire started in a millinery store and within an hour every building on the block west of the square was ablaze. The fire, swept by a gale of wind, started on West Broadway Street, leaped across State Street, destroying two houses, a warehouse and two church buildings. A house and barn on North Main Street also caught fire from flying cinders. According to Harry K. Stormont, former editor of the Clarion-News, sparks from an engine used in running the press for the Farmers & Laborers, a Populist Party weekly, were supposed to have caused the fire. It was the first major disaster ever to
visit the city and, while no lives were lost, the fire spread to at least 50 buildings in the business district, two churches and several warehouses, and scores of outbuildings, etc., which covered an area nearly equal to three blocks. At 4:15 on March 18, 1925, 20 Princeton residents died and more than 200 were injured when a tornado leveled Baldwin Heights and McKaw Summit. The twister damaged or destroyed several hundred structures, including the H.J. Heinz Co. building on South Main Street. Princeton today is the home of the North Gibson Learning Campus, which includes a new high school, renovated middle and intermediate school, primary school and downtown Princeton primary school housing kindergarten students. In addition, there is one Catholic grade school, St. Joseph (k-5, 8), and a Christian school — Bethel Christian (K-8) — available.
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Community History HAUBSTADT The first settlers arrived in what is now Johnson Township in 1804, nine years before Gibson County was organized. Henry Haub is credited with building the first house, and he operated a general store and stage station. The Post Office with Haub as Post Master was established January 8, 1856. The village was first called Haub’s Station, then sometime after 1852 when the Evansville and Terre Haute Railroad was built through Gibson County, it was renamed Haubstadt. The German word “stadt” is translated as village, town, or city. Although legally and officially platted in 1855, Haubstadt was not incorporated until 1913. The incorporation of the town was bitterly opposed by some citizens. Haubstadt currently has one public grade school (K-8) and two Catholic grade schools — Sts. Peter and Paul (K-6),
located in Haubstadt, and St. James (K-8), located about a mile south of town.
OWENSVILLE Owensville was laid out February 18, 1817 by Philip Briscoe, a Kentuckian. It is named for Thomas Owen, a famous Kentuckian. Briscoe was Postmaster, establishing the Post Office April 25, 1818. Before this in 1814, Willis Alsop kept a small store at the present site of Owensville. About 1820, the most important person in the early history of Owensville came and located there. John B. Warrick was the son of Captain Jacob Warrick who was killed at the Battle of Tippecanoe. He was in the mercantile business and carried on a very extensive business in buying and shipping immense quantities of pork, grain and all kinds of produce. The ”great fire” in 1876 consumed the whole east side except for the brick building located on the northeast corner.
Solid brick businesses now fill this gap. Today, Owensville has one public grade school (K-8) and high school students attend Gibson Southern High School as part of the South Gibson School Corp. The corporation constructed a K-8 community school for Owensville area children.
FORT BRANCH Fort Branch began as one of series of forts established along the edge of the western frontier in 1811 to protect the pioneers against raids by roving Indian tribes. Fort Branch was laid out in 1852. It was named for the pioneer outpost, Fort Branch, built in 1811 which was near the present town. The Foster and Low and Strain storehouses and Tom Strain residence still stand. It had been previously called Lagrange. The name Lagrange was changed to Fort Branch because of
another Lagrange, Indiana. The township line between Johnson and Patoka townships ran right through the center of the town and as Fort Branch soon showed signs of growth, house after house was added. The General Baptists and the Methodists both built churches, but the school was handicapped on account of the inconvenience of the township line. There was not enough town on either side to support a school and those on the south side had to send to the old Marvel Schoolhouse which was on the W. T Stilwell farm. And those on the north side had to be sent to the Hopkins Schoolhouse near the cemetery and town children never felt at home going to school in the country. Descendants of the first families still live there today. Today, Fort Branch has a public elementary school (K-8), plus Holy Cross Catholic grade school (1-5).
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Community History OAKLAND CITY Oakland City was platted in January 15, 1856 by James W. Cockrum and Warrick Hargrove. It was originally called Oakland because of the oak groves on the town site. The first post office was established as Oakland City on March 15, 1860. Col. James W. Cockrum was the father of Oakland City. He is known to have done more than any other man to build up the town. Another prominent citizen was Jacob W. Hargrove. Oakland City, like many towns in Gibson County, was named too late. When the government was asked to give the town a post office, they were refused because of another Oakland in the state where a post office was already established. The name was then changed to Oakland City as it remains today. Oakland City’s first newspaper was the Oakland Independent. It was published in
a small frame building which stood on the present site of the Presbyterian Church. Today, it is home of Oakland City University, formerly known as Oakland City College. Oakland City’s first school was founded in 1860. Currently, Oakland City Elementary (K-6), Wood Memorial Junior High School (7-8) and Wood Memorial High School are located in Oakland City, as part of the East Gibson School Corp. The town was incorporated in 1885.
FRANCISCO William Reavis and his wife in 1817 settled near what is now Francisco after a tedious trip on pack horses from North Carolina. Francisco was built on the line of the old Wabash and Erie canal. Had the canal continued in operation, Francisco would be one of the leading towns in Southern Indiana. Francisco was platted and laid out
in January of 1851 by John Perkins. He pushed enterprise by building several businesses, houses and dwellings. He went into business for himself building two flour mills. People came from all over the country to have their grain ground or to procure lumber. Perkins bought grain from them and in return, they bought goods from his stores. Packing houses were built by Moore and Knowles. Farmers butchered their hogs at home and hauled them to these pork houses. Ruben Baldwin also built a packing house in Francisco. It was later taken over by Dr. Ireland who came to Francisco in 1854.In 1858 the canal above Port Gibson ceased to operate A log schoolhouse was built. The first school teacher was Mrs. Sweeney in 1851. Francisco today has an elementary school (K-8). High school students attend Wood Memorial High School in Oakland City.
MACKEY The opening of the Evansville, Indianapolis and Cleveland Straight Line Railroad in the 1880s saw the birth of this small town. The event opened markets up to area residents: grains, livestock, produce, coal and lumber were all loaded and shipped from the Mackey Station. The original plat was filed April 14, 1885 and a corrected plat was filed Oct. 20, 1993 by Henry Meyer. A post office application was filed Dec. 23, 1884. Mackel Market was named the first postmaster. Mackey is home to two churches: Mackey Salem United Methodist Church founded in 1868, a few miles east of town. in 1921 the congregation voted to build a new house of worship in Mackey. The Mackey Church of the Nazarene was founded in 1918. K-6 Barton Township Elementary School is located on the grounds where the old high school once stood. Mackey was incorporated in 1953 and is the smalled and youngest of Gibson County’s incorporated cities and towns.
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Community History SOMERVILLE Somerville was laid out in 1853 and originally named Summitville, because it was on high ground. Its present name was applied by the Post Office Department to avoid confusion with another Summitville in Indiana. A man named Zeigler formed the first business in Somerville. The first Postmaster was Samuel G. Barrett. He also owned a store. When the mail arrived Barrett would close his store, go outside and call the mail deliveries through a window. The first lady to start a business was Liz Wallace. The ‘big well’ at Somerville was dug in 1854. Farmers joined the Irish on the railroad in digging this well. The well was directed by John Martin. Reaching a depth of about 50 feet they put a heavy blast into the hole and a shovel of fire to set it off. A man named Pat Flanigan was
lowered into the hole and found himself up to his shoulders in water. When they were finished, the well stood 30 feet in the finest water in the whole country. People from ten miles came to draw water from this well. The people of Somerville were religious and for many years, preaching was done in the woods under a large sugar tree. They would gather at 10 a.m. and the first sermon continued until noon. They would break for lunch and the second sermon would continue until sometimes 4 p.m. The Rev. John Kell was the first minister to preach at Somerville. _Somerville was the home of Co. F 42nd Ind. Vol. The company commander was Cop. Samuel G. Barrett and William M. Cockrum. A man named Henderson who taught school in Somerville became Colonel of the 33rd. Ind.
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Warrenton was platted in 1840, named for Gen. Joseph Warren of the American Revolution. Variant names have been; Greeley, Tracewell and Warrentown.
EAST MT. CARMEL CRAWLEYVILLE Formerly called Cabot. It was settled in 1811 and named for a prominent local family whose name was spelled Crowley.
MOUNTS Mounts was established in 1880 as a flag station, named forMathias and Smith Mounts. They settled in this area around 1806. Smith Mounts fought with General Wayne at Tippecanoe and many of his relatives lived in this area.
KINGS STATION Named for John King, who settled here in 1818.
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MT. OLYMPUS Originally called Ennes for pioneer blacksmith William Ennes, the present name was given by schoolteacher Samuel Kelly. It reminded him of the Greek mountains.
GIRO Giro was platted 1848 and the name was changed to Buena Vista for the Mexican War, battle of February 22 and 23, 1847.
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Community History LYLES STATION Lyles Station was known as the Cherry Grove vicinity before the Civil War. The first settler was Joshua Lyles. Lyles Station was named in his honor in 1886. Joshua became interested in agriculture when he settled in Gibson county and soon became the owner of over 12,000 acres of land, north and west of Lyles Station. Lyles Station was the only train location in this part of Indiana where freed slaves were allowed off of the train. Many freed or escaped slaves made their home there.Six acres were donated to the Airline Railroad (now known as Southern) on the condition that they would maintain a station in Lyles. During the administration of Grover Cleveland in 1866 Lyles Station was granted a post office. The office was petitioned for by William Roundtree. The first schools were started around 1865. The teachers were paid through monthly subscriptions from patrons. The Roundtree Settlement was the suburb of Lyles. James Roundtree petitioned for a school which operated until it was consolidated with Patoka. Johnson settled in 1911 along the Penn Central Railroad. The pioneers of this township came from the southern states, mostly Kentucky and Tennessee.
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