One of America’s greatest cultural icons hails from Grant County. James Dean was born in Marion, Indiana in 1931, later moving to his aunt and uncle’s farm in Fairmount, Indiana. In his short life, he was known for playing the role of a rebellious young man and for his love of fast cars and racing.
Most Hoosiers agree Fall is the very best season in Indiana. The brilliantly colored leaves, mild temperatures and gentle autumn breezes make it an ideal time to get outdoors and celebrate the harvest and Halloween season. Harvest Celebration! As the fields are harvested, corn mazes, pumpkin patches and apple orchards buzz with the bounty that …
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Located in Marion, Indiana, The Quilters Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization that celebrates the art of quilting.
Garfield, the lasagna-loving fat cat, has roots right here in Grant County. Garfield’s creator, Jim Davis, grew up in Fairmount Indiana on a farm with – you guessed it! Cats! Lots of them!! His childhood doodles eventually evolved into the beloved characters we know and love today. Jim Davis, spent his childhood on a farm …
The Cardinal Greenway Trail runs through Grant County. Walk, run or bike this scenic trail.
John Cerney, renowned muralist from Salinas, California, is at it again in Grant County, Indiana. Two additional huge, James Dean cut-out murals have been installed. The first John Cerney mural installed in Grant County is of James Dean in his “rebel pose” located at the James Dean Gallery, 425 N. Main Street in Fairmount, Indiana. …
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In Indiana, it’s not JUST basketball. It’s high school basketball known as Hoosier Hysteria, especially in Grant County. It’s ours, and we love the excitement all the way through the tournament. Nail biting games coming down to the wire, final second shots that win the game and crowds on their feet – now THIS is Indiana basketball.
Grant County will take you back to all things classic cool. Some may even say we are going all the way back to the 50s! If you are looking for a small town filled with old-fashioned fun, Grant County is the place to be. Cruise on over to classic cool Indiana and discover nostalgic goodies …
Pass by the James Dean Gallery at 425 N. Main Street in Fairmount Indiana, and you will be in for a big surprise. And, we mean BIG! Standing nearly 12 feet tall, you can’t miss the latest gallery installation on the lawn. It’s a full color cut-out mural of legendary actor and cultural icon, James …
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What do the city of Marion, Indiana, an Indianapolis television station and a company called General Plastics all have in common? They all played a large part in the creation of the Christmas City Walkway of Lights. This well-known, holiday light display originated in Marion and is located along the Mississinewa Riverwalk. Well-known Here is …
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Grant County, Indiana, is home to nifty attractions, outtasight events and rebellious celebrities. Whether it’s saddle shoes, classic cars, vintage bikes, James Dean, or Garfield, we love everything classic and cool. Have a blast just 90 minutes North of Indy.
