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Cedar Lake, Indiana

Submitted by Kristy Vaughan

It used to be a small summer town back in the day. We have a lake obviously. Small roads. The people here are pretty hillbilly besides a select few of us. Everyone pretty much knows everyone around them and is in everyone elses business. It's a lot of woods around. We just put up some condos right on the lake front. That's about it. there are about only 9,000 people here. we have little drug stores, walgreens, 2 dairy queens, fast food, drive through smoke shop (how many people have that) and a couple little things here and there. We have 5 funeral homes here though. what is that? and that's about it for Cedar Lake.

Fairmount, Indiana

Submitted by Rebecca Wilkinson

Fairmount Indiana and Grant County are the hometown of actor James Dean - where "cool" was born. The James Dean festival is held the third weekend of September every year. Fairmount is also the hometown of Jim Davis the creator of a famous cat "Garfield". Another accomplished people include former television journalist Phil Jones, former director of the National Hurricane Center Robert Sheets, and author Mary Jane Ward.

Attractions include the James Dean Historical Museum, James Dean Memorial Park and Gravesite (Park Cemetery) and the James Dean Memorial Gallery.

Fairmount is considered to be the culture and literature center of Indiana. Fairmount has produced 14 times the national average of persons listed in "Who's Who in America," has produced three college presidents, several authors, scientists, artists, actors, inventors and the founder of the state of Oklahoma.

Not bad for a town with a population of around 3500 and land area of around 3.411 sq. kilometers.

Fairmount is also home of the Madison Grant Argylls. The school is small but powerful. Fairmount sits on the south edge of grant county and north edge of madison county, thus Madison Grant High School was born.

Leisure activities include baseball, basketball, football, skateboarding, golf, and visiting Play Acres Park and the James Dean Festival.

Fairmount is small, peaceful, and friendly...everyone enjoys visiting - just ask all the James Dean fans who return year after year.

Greenwood, Indiana

Submitted by Alex

Well, Greenwood is just about 5-10 minutes south of Indianapolis. It's a fairly big suburban town, with about 30,000 people, more than half not actually living in the city itself (long story short- unincorporated school district).
ANYWAY, Greenwood is pretty much a big place, but not SO big. It has just about every restaurant one can imagine, tons of golf courses, a few movie theaters, Greenwood Park Mall (one of top malls in the state), and just a lot of everything one can imagine, so there is a wide variety to choose from; and if one cannot find it in Greenwood, the drive to downtown is a mere 15 minutes.
I know (from personal experience too) that a lot of people just hang at other people's homes, or go to one of a few parks. Our parks are pretty awesome; Craig Park is pretty big since it is connected the Little League park AND has a couple miles of trails as of the last couple of years.
Greenwood is just so unique because it has a semi-"big city" feel but is not really since it doesn't have the population. Everything seems to be accessible with a car (some even walking/biking).
In recent years attempts at revitalizing the "Old Towne Greenwood" have had mixed results,and you can always know when you're in it, separated somewhat from the other Greenwood that everyone knows of.
I could keep going on and on about G-town, but I won't.

Mentone , Indiana

Submitted by Camron Parker

The most unique feature about my town would have to be the 2,000 pound concrete egg in the center of town to commemorate the days when Mentone was known as the "Eggbasket of the Midwest" (altough some would say the "World.") In the town's earlier days, Mentone was famous for the amount of poultry products that came from this tiny town located in Northern Indiana. This small 1,000 person town is quite rural with its small, local stores, acres upon acres of corn fields, and friendly neighbors you would expect to live in the Midwest. From the fields, the barns, and the tractors, to the friendly neighbors who know all of your business, not to mention the easy going lifestyle, oh, and "The Egg", Mentone is definitely a worthwhile stop on your awesome journey.

Portage, Indiana

Submitted by Lindsay

my hometown is a medium size town.there is not a whole lot going on,but it still is home to everyone. we have resteraunts,the mall,the movies,and alot of bars. chicago is only a short drive but its so gorgeous when you take the train to chicago in the winter when its snowing and to see the tress lit up with colorful lights.

Walkerton, Indiana

Submitted by Britee

Its VERY small. like, we're talkin super duper small. theres not really a whole lot to do here. the main reason i like it, is because its so small. its peaceful. most the time people spend their time playing basketball or hanging out at the park. im not gonna lie...its quite boring. lol

Westfield, Indiana

Submitted by Valerie Stipe

Hi Justin! I'm Nancy's friend from E. Lansing. We've lived several places since Michigan. Green Bay, WI; San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX and now we're north of Indianapolis in Westfield. I've got three kids, but you've probably read our Christmas letters. Anyway we'd love to have you visit us. Westfield is a small town that was an important stop on the Underground Railroad. There's a Quaker influence in the community and a few of the houses in town are on a tour of historic homes. The downtown is still intact but the farm fields all around are selling out to residential developers. During the 13 years we've been here we've seen how a small farming community has become suburbanized. They've constantly been building schools (I drive a school bus here). My parents live in Lawton, Oklahoma (they live just south of the Witchita Mountains Wildlife refuge)and they'd like to have you too. Also we have friends in Austin who would probably take you in. I have family in Carrollton, Georgia who I could contact if you need a place there. I'll write your mom sometime soon or call. Good luck with everything!

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	Town Profile Submit your town Cedar Lake, Indiana Submitted by Kristy Vaughan It used to be a small summer town back in the day. We have a lake obviously. Small roads. The people here are pretty hillbilly besides a select few of us. Everyone pretty much knows everyone around them and is in everyone elses business. It's a lot of woods around. We just put up some condos right on the lake front. That's about it. there are about only 9,000 people here. we have little drug stores, walgreens, 2 dairy queens, fast food, drive through smoke shop (how many people have that) and a couple little things here and there. We have 5 funeral homes here though. what is that? and that's about it for Cedar Lake. Fairmount, Indiana Submitted by Rebecca Wilkinson Fairmount Indiana and Grant County are the hometown of actor James Dean - where "cool" was born. The James Dean festival is held the third weekend of September every year. Fairmount is also the hometown of Jim Davis the creator of a famous cat "Garfield". Another accomplished people include former television journalist Phil Jones, former director of the National Hurricane Center Robert Sheets, and author Mary Jane Ward. Attractions include the James Dean Historical Museum, James Dean Memorial Park and Gravesite (Park Cemetery) and the James Dean Memorial Gallery. Fairmount is considered to be the culture and literature center of Indiana. Fairmount has produced 14 times the national average of persons listed in "Who's Who in America," has produced three college presidents, several authors, scientists, artists, actors, inventors and the founder of the state of Oklahoma. Not bad for a town with a population of around 3500 and land area of around 3.411 sq. kilometers. Fairmount is also home of the Madison Grant Argylls. The school is small but powerful. Fairmount sits on the south edge of grant county and north edge of madison county, thus Madison Grant High School was born. Leisure activities include baseball, basketball, football, skateboarding, golf, and visiting Play Acres Park and the James Dean Festival. Fairmount is small, peaceful, and friendly...everyone enjoys visiting - just ask all the James Dean fans who return year after year. Greenwood, Indiana Submitted by Alex Well, Greenwood is just about 5-10 minutes south of Indianapolis. It's a fairly big suburban town, with about 30,000 people, more than half not actually living in the city itself (long story short- unincorporated school district). ANYWAY, Greenwood is pretty much a big place, but not SO big. It has just about every restaurant one can imagine, tons of golf courses, a few movie theaters, Greenwood Park Mall (one of top malls in the state), and just a lot of everything one can imagine, so there is a wide variety to choose from; and if one cannot find it in Greenwood, the drive to downtown is a mere 15 minutes. I know (from personal experience too) that a lot of people just hang at other people's homes, or go to one of a few parks. Our parks are pretty awesome; Craig Park is pretty big since it is connected the Little League park AND has a couple miles of trails as of the last couple of years. Greenwood is just so unique because it has a semi-"big city" feel but is not really since it doesn't have the population. Everything seems to be accessible with a car (some even walking/biking). In recent years attempts at revitalizing the "Old Towne Greenwood" have had mixed results,and you can always know when you're in it, separated somewhat from the other Greenwood that everyone knows of. I could keep going on and on about G-town, but I won't. Mentone , Indiana Submitted by Camron Parker The most unique feature about my town would have to be the 2,000 pound concrete egg in the center of town to commemorate the days when Mentone was known as the "Eggbasket of the Midwest" (altough some would say the "World.") In the town's earlier days, Mentone was famous for the amount of poultry products that came from this tiny town located in Northern Indiana. This small 1,000 person town is quite rural with its small, local stores, acres upon acres of corn fields, and friendly neighbors you would expect to live in the Midwest. From the fields, the barns, and the tractors, to the friendly neighbors who know all of your business, not to mention the easy going lifestyle, oh, and "The Egg", Mentone is definitely a worthwhile stop on your awesome journey. Portage, Indiana Submitted by Lindsay my hometown is a medium size town.there is not a whole lot going on,but it still is home to everyone. we have resteraunts,the mall,the movies,and alot of bars. chicago is only a short drive but its so gorgeous when you take the train to chicago in the winter when its snowing and to see the tress lit up with colorful lights. Walkerton, Indiana Submitted by Britee Its VERY small. like, we're talkin super duper small. theres not really a whole lot to do here. the main reason i like it, is because its so small. its peaceful. most the time people spend their time playing basketball or hanging out at the park. im not gonna lie...its quite boring. lol Westfield, Indiana Submitted by Valerie Stipe Hi Justin! I'm Nancy's friend from E. Lansing. We've lived several places since Michigan. Green Bay, WI; San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX and now we're north of Indianapolis in Westfield. I've got three kids, but you've probably read our Christmas letters. Anyway we'd love to have you visit us. Westfield is a small town that was an important stop on the Underground Railroad. There's a Quaker influence in the community and a few of the houses in town are on a tour of historic homes. The downtown is still intact but the farm fields all around are selling out to residential developers. During the 13 years we've been here we've seen how a small farming community has become suburbanized. They've constantly been building schools (I drive a school bus here). My parents live in Lawton, Oklahoma (they live just south of the Witchita Mountains Wildlife refuge)and they'd like to have you too. Also we have friends in Austin who would probably take you in. I have family in Carrollton, Georgia who I could contact if you need a place there. I'll write your mom sometime soon or call. Good luck with everything!