Hobart, IN
Music connected to Hobart
About Hobart
- • Singer-songwriter Crystal Bowersox, an American Idol runner-up, hails from Hobart.
- • The Brickie Bowl, a local landmark, represents Hobart's strong football tradition.
- • Railroads passing through spurred Hobart's growth as a transportation hub.
- • Locals claim the old Hobart High School is haunted by a former student.
- • The Great Depression severely impacted Hobart's steel industry and economy.
- • Named after Hobart Taylor, it was platted in 1847 and incorporated in 1889.
- • Around 30,000 residents call it home, fewer than its neighbor, Valparaiso.
- • Sitting 669 feet above sea level, it's higher than nearby Lake Michigan.
- • Many residents find employment in manufacturing and healthcare sectors.
- • A sense of small-town pride and community spirit permeates the air.
- • The Chicago Bears, 40 miles away, won Super Bowl XX in dominating fashion.
- • Andrean High School, nearby, has won multiple Indiana state football championships.
Artists From Hobart
Songs About Hobart
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