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Tagged With: Franklin County

Whitewater River

The Whitewater River is formed from the union of the East and West Forks of the Whitewater River in Franklin County a little south of Brookville, Indiana. Continue reading »

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US Route 52

US Route 52 US Route 52 begins at the Canadian border in a town called Portal in North Dakota. US Route 52 becomes Highway 39 as it crosses into Canada. On its way southeast it crosses Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina to its end at Number 2 Meeting Street … Continue reading »

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Indiana State Road 229

Indiana State Road 229 connects to US Highways, US 421 and US 52. The southern terminus is at Napoleon, Indiana and it travels north to US 52 where it intersect it about three quarters of a mile west of Metamora, Indiana. Continue reading »

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Oldenburg, Indiana

Oldenburg is nicknamed the “Village of Spires” because to the multitude of magnificent church steeples. 80 of the 115 homes were constructed before 1900 and the town was added to the National Register of Historic Place in 1983. Continue reading »

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Metamora, Indiana

Metamora, Indiana is a place in Indiana for the shopper, history buff, or those just seeking a fun place to visit. Metamora is a canal town beautifully preserved and includes two working nineteenth century modes of transportation, the canal and the railroad which replaced canals. Continue reading »

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Oldenburg Franciscan Center

Come to Oldenburg Franciscan Center where you will enjoy inspiring and enlightening programs, gracious hospitality, a serene campus and spacious facilities. Spend a day, a weekend or a week to renew your spirit. Continue reading »

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Michaela Farm

Merging agriculture, education and spirituality, Michaela Farm builds on and enfleshes the Franciscan value of “just relationships with all Creation. This value is core to our attitudes toward Earth; is a source of inspiration and motivation for our work. Continue reading »

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Brookville, Indiana

Brookville, Indiana lies on a spot of ground which overlooks the confluence of the East and West forks of the Whitewater Rivers in southeastern Indiana. The East Fork has been dammed to create Brookville Lake. The dam for the lake is just 1.3 miles from the center of Brookville. Continue reading »

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Franklin County, Indiana

Franklin County abounds in history. It was one of the earliest counties formed, settlement having begun as early as 1797. The oldest church still standing on its original site in Indiana is in Franklin County, the Little Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Continue reading »

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Ye Olde Robin's Nest

Ye Olde Robin’s Nest offers a charming, comfortable and relaxing cottage to stay in while visiting Metamora. You will have your own little cozy cottage with your own private deck to enjoy the evening and morning hours Continue reading »

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