Do you like Legos? How about a town built of Legos? Well you may not be able to actually live in a _house _built of these addictive colorful blocks, but you can still build one during Greencastle's annual Brickmania event. How many other classic Midwestern towns can claim that kind of party?
Founded in 1821, Greencastle is a charming town of just over 10,000 residents only an hour from the big city of Indianapolis
Do you like Legos? How about a town built of Legos? Well you may not be able to actually live in a _house _built of these addictive colorful blocks, but you can still build one during Greencastle's annual Brickmania event. How many other classic Midwestern towns can claim that kind of party?
Founded in 1821, Greencastle is a charming town of just over 10,000 residents only an hour from the big city of Indianapolis. Surrounding areas are rich in agriculture, with bucolic farmland being part of the local scene. In town, you'll find your own emerald green lawns, trees and eight community parks and paths. The town includes some seventeen sites on the National Register of Historic Places, so expect some classic buildings and homes here.
Are you considering moving the family to Greencastle? Give yourself a few weeks to find a home, keeping in mind that residences are easier to find in spring or summer than in the busy fall season when area universities fuel housing demand. You can find rental apartments of all kinds, whether it's a two-bedroom apartment or a house to rent in Greencastle, IN.
Before moving to Greencastle, why not take some time to familiarize yourself with the area? There are a few different parts of town that are good to know about.
City Center: This is a great place to rent an apartment. It's highly walkable and has many different shops and restaurants within convenient distance. The homes are mostly 20-30 years old, but there are also some old historic homes dating back to the 1940's.
Reelsville: This is a more rural area in a more serene setting. You won't find quite as many rentals here, but if you have a good nose for sniffing them out, you might luck out.
Van Bibber Lake: One of the prettier parts of the city, this area is peppered with pretty streams and paths.
Greencastle is indeed aptly named -- The Indiana Association of Communities and Towns has awarded this community back to back "Green Community of the Year" awards; the only Indiana town to be able to claim this. This community doesn't mess around when it comes to going green. Don't try trashing this town; no litter allowed.
This lively small town was also awarded "Stellar Community" by the state in 2011, a grant program that stimulates growth in smaller communities. Expect this town to stay robust! Growth is no laughing matter around here.
Also, John Dillinger ate here! Well, no one knows if he really picked up a meal, but he did score his largest haul at the Central Bank in 1933. The tail of his heist is part of town legend. You can read all about him and just about any other topic you choose at the Putnam County Library, which holds a vast collection of the history of the houses here in town. More history and culture can be found at the William Weston Clarke Emison Museum of Art, once the Carnegie Library. Hang out with history and avoid accidentally messing up this very clean city.
The Putnam County Museum contains a permanent collection of Putnam County artifacts, ranging from items from the Civil War to Putnam County contemporary artists who show works through revolving exhibits -- a new artist is shown monthly. Why not stay a few months? You don't want to miss any of the artists on display.
