Hype for the Future 100Q: Indiana State Road 135

Introduction

Within the State of Indiana, State Road 135 is situated to the east of SR 37 but to the west of Route 31. SR 135 traverses the regions of Central and Southern Indiana, exclusively south of Indianapolis, until reaching the Ohio River and thus being forced to become Kentucky State Route 79.

Attractions

Within the Southern Indiana portion of State Road 135, travelers can expect to pass through iconic historical communities such as Corydon, Salem, and Vallonia on the journey toward the City of Indianapolis to the north. Within the Southern Indiana communities, twists and turns are inevitable features of the route which, while not quite Appalachian, resembles the cultural traits and values of the Appalachian Plateau regions in Central Kentucky and Middle Tennessee.

Starting in the community of Vallonia, iconic attractions include the Hackman Family Market; Fort Vallonia, home to a notable historic heritage festival on the third weekend of October every year; the Jackson County Historical Museum in Brownstown, the Jackson County seat; the numerous attractions of the art colony of “Little” Nashville in Brown County; and the south side of the City of Indianapolis, including Morgan and Johnson Counties.

Communities

The following communities in Southern and Central Indiana are generally accessible by way of State Road 135:

• Mauckport
• Corydon
• Palmyra
• Salem
• Vallonia
• Brownstown
• Freetown
• Gnaw Bone
• Nashville
• Morgantown
• Trafalgar
• Bargersville
• Greenwood
• Indianapolis

Hype for the Future 100M: City of Corydon, Indiana

Introduction

The City of Corydon is located in the south-central portion of the State of Indiana, relatively close to the Ohio River along Kentucky to the south. Located in the rolling hills of Southern Indiana, the City of Corydon is a relatively smaller locale, with permanent population estimates often smaller than ten thousand (10,000) residents.

Iconic Corydon

The City of Corydon is home to Indiana’s First State Capitol, prior to having moved significantly north to the modern City of Indianapolis in the central portion of the State. Today, the First State Capitol building remains preserved to symbolize the original role of the city, though additional locations of interest include the First State Office Building, the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site, the William Henry Harrison Log Cabin, the Posey House, and the Constitution Elm Stump.

Iconic Harrison County

Located outside the inner city limits of Corydon, though still within the county limits of Harrison County, are notable tourist attractions at the Indiana Caverns and the Squire Boone Caverns to the south. Both sites are generally accessible within close proximity to State Road 135 south of the City of Corydon, while smaller parks and associated areas also exist to serve the smaller communities throughout the rolling hills of the county.

Hype for the Future 78K: Communities in Eastern Ohio

Introduction

The specific region properly known as Eastern Ohio is the region located directly to the west of the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, especially when referring to the communities opposite Wheeling. Further into the State of Ohio, communities such as Cadiz and Cambridge are also often associated with the Appalachian region and are thus identified as part of “Eastern Ohio” as well.

City of Cambridge

Cambridge is centrally located within Guernsey County, Ohio, and serves as the county seat. Within the community, the most notable museum is the National Museum of Cambridge Glass, though more locally significant museums including the Guernsey County Museum and the Dickens Victorian Village are also of particular interest. The community is accessible off Interstates 70 and 77 and along Routes 22, 40, and 209.

Village of Cadiz

The Village of Cadiz is centrally located in Harrison County, along Routes 9, 22, and 250, to serve as the county seat. As part of a historically coal-mining region, the Harrison County History of Coal Museum is often naturally featured as an associated attraction for the region.

Village of Barnesville

The Village of Barnesville is located in the western part of Belmont County, Ohio, home to the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum, the Ohio Pumpkin Festival at Barnesville, and the Watt Center for History and the Arts—all within the vicinity of Routes 147 and 800.

Village of Bridgeport

Located directly opposite the City of Wheeling, West Virginia, and specifically opposite Wheeling Island, the Village of Bridgeport is a community of under two thousand people home to the historic Joseph Kirkwood House.

Village of Bellaire

To the south of Bridgeport and Wheeling (WV) is the Village of Bellaire, home to the Bellaire Toy and Plastic Brick Museum, the National Imperial Glass Museum, and enchanted house tours typical of the eastern part of the State of Ohio.

City of Steubenville

Directly opposite the City of Weirton, Brooke County, West Virginia, is the City of Steubenville, the county seat of Jefferson County, Ohio. Though the two communities may have similar population counts, the Ohio community is distinct for having Historic Fort Steuben and the Franciscan University of Steubenville, while the West Virginian community, which also extends north into Hancock County, is merely home to the Weirton Area Museum and Cultural Center.