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Greentown, Indiana

Everything Greentown is known for

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Music in Greentown

Songs About Greentown

Still a Little Country Left
Curtis Grimes
51%
"In Greentown, Indiana there's still a little 4-H Fair"

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Greentown

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History of Greentown

James Dean Gallery and Birthplace

1931

Fairmount, Indiana, hometown of actor James Dean, who grew up on a farm here before becoming Hollywood's most iconic rebel.

16.7 mi away

Everything Near Greentown

12 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Hy-Red Gasoline Station · 0.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over for a sec and imagine this: what you're seeing isn't just an old building, it's a time capsule to the golden age of road trips! This Hy-Red Gasoline Station, built in 1930, stands as a rare survivor from when…

  • Elwood Haynes Museum · 9.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over for a minute and imagine being driven around in one of the world's first commercially produced cars! That's exactly what Elwood Haynes made possible right here in Kokomo. Haynes was an inventor who developed…

  • Old Silk Stocking Neighborhood · 9.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder what a gas boom looks like? You’re driving right through it! This neighborhood, once just farmland, exploded with prosperity thanks to a lucky discovery. Imagine the year 1886. 1886. Someone here in north…

  • Seiberling Mansion · 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what kind of person builds a mansion like this in Indiana? Get ready to meet Monroe Seiberling, an industrialist who helped forge Kokomo's future. In 1887, Seiberling arrived in Kokomo from Ohio, initially…

  • Terrell Jacobs Circus Winter Quarters · 16.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine lions and tigers pacing where you're driving now! This was once the winter home of the Terrell Jacobs Circus, a place where exotic animals were a common sight. Terrell Jacobs, a famous animal trainer,…

  • Meshingomesia Cemetery and Indian School Historic District · 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This quiet cemetery and school grounds whisper stories of resilience and cultural change for the Miami people. Chief Meshingomesia, a leader of the Miami tribe, set aside this land in the mid-1840s. He envisioned a…

  • James Dean Gallery and Birthplace · 16.7 mi · Historical Marker

    Fairmount, Indiana, hometown of actor James Dean, who grew up on a farm here before becoming Hollywood's most iconic rebel.

  • Marie Webster House · 16.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered about the hidden stories behind everyday objects? Get ready to explore the home of Marie Webster, whose artistic vision elevated quilting from a household chore to a celebrated art form. This house, built…

  • Dr. Richard Davis House · 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what it's like to live inside a work of art? Up ahead, you'll find a house that's exactly that: a masterpiece designed by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright himself. It’s a hidden gem, tucked away right here…

  • National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Marion Branch · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered where disabled Civil War veterans found a home? Look around you! This isn't just a pretty campus, it's a testament to a nation's gratitude for its soldiers. After the Civil War, thousands of Union soldiers…

  • Francis Godfroy Cemetery · 19.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over! This isn't just a cemetery; it's a window into a pivotal moment for the Miami Nation. Established in 1812, this very ground was once a bustling Miami village and the council chambers of Chief Francis Godfroy.…

  • Circus Hall of Fame · 19.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Hold on tight, because right here in Peru, Indiana, you're standing on hallowed ground for circus history! This is the former winter home of several major circuses. From the late 1800s through the early 1900s, Peru was…

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