Jonesboro Historical Museum
Address:114 N Main StJonesboro, IN 46938Directions Phone: 765-674-3959 or 765-674-7823 The fascinating history of Jonesboro is on display each weekend at the Jonesboro Historical Society Museum. Open Saturday and Sunday from 1–4pm, the museum highlights the town’s founding, growth, and local families through artifacts, photographs, and documents. Exhibits also showcase the community’s role in early industry, education, and daily life,…
Read MoreJames Dean Museum
Address: 104 N Main Street Fairmount, IN 46928Directions Phone: 765-948-4555 The James Dean Museum was updated in 2024 thanks to James Dean’s cousin, Marcus Winslow Jr., who generously gave the museum the rest of his incredible James Dean collection to display. The museum now houses Jimmy’s motorcycles, car, the Winslow farm tractor and a plethora of James Dean’s…
Read MoreJames Dean Gallery
Address:425 N Main StFairmount, IN 46928Directions Phone: 765-948-3326 The James Dean Gallery features a collection of Dean portraits and rare memorabilia, including hometown artifacts, collectibles, magazines and more. Visitors from around the globe visit the Gallery to pay homage to 50’s film icon James Dean. Don’t forget to stop in and browse at the Rebel Rebel gift shop…
Read MoreJames Dean Cut-Out Murals
Address:425 N Main StFairmount, IN 46928Directions Phone: 765-948-3326 John Cerney, renowned muralist from Salinas, California, has created and installed three big James Dean cut-out murals. The first mural is James Dean in his “rebel pose” located at the James Dean Gallery, 425 N. Main Street in Fairmount, Indiana. A second larger mural was installed in Marion on State…
Read MoreIvy Tech Community College
Address:261 S Commerce DrMarion, IN 46953Directions Phone: 1-800-554-1159 Ivy Tech State College is a public, open-access community based technical college. Its mission is to enable individuals to develop to their fullest potential and to support the economic development of Indiana. The Marion campus of Ivy Tech State College offers two-year degrees, technical certificates, courses and short-term training opportunities.
Read MoreIndiana Wesleyan University
Address:4201 S Washington StMarion, IN 46953Directions Phone: 765-677-2800 Indiana Wesleyan University is an evangelical Christian comprehensive university that is committed to liberal arts and professional education. U.S. News & World Report ranks Indiana Wesleyan University as “one of the best Master’s universities in the Midwest.” The university attracts students from across the nation with its strong academics, faith-based…
Read MoreGas City Museum
Address:210 W North A StGas City, IN 46933Directions Phone: 765-674-1892 or 765-674-1428 The Gas City Museum highlights the community’s past with artifacts from City Hall, the Avalon Hotel, the Arcade Theater, the natural gas boom, glass factories, railroads, and local artists. Exhibits share how Gas City shaped the development of East Central Indiana, from business and industry to schools and…
Read MoreQuilters Hall of Fame
The origin of The Quilters Hall of Fame and how they moved into their historic home is a story of unlikely pieces stitched together that unfolded in Marion, Indiana. The Quilters Hall of Fame Mission Located in Marion, Indiana, The Quilters Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization that celebrates the art of quilting. Founded in 1979…
Read MoreTaylor University
Address:236 W Reade AveUpland, IN 46989Directions Phone: 765-998-2751 Taylor University is an independent, evangelical Christian liberal arts school in Upland, Indiana, integrating faith and learning. It offers master’s programs in Business and Environmental Science, 42 undergraduate majors, and an associate degree. Highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report for the past decade, the 250-acre campus features modern…
Read MoreCSA Civic Theatre
Address:505 S Washington StMarion, IN 46953Directions Phone: 765-662-6263 The Civic Theatre has been an important part of the Marion arts community for decades. The commitment of hundreds of faithful patrons, volunteers, and board members has sustained CSA through the years. Today, CSA is a vital and growing organization thanks to the support of businesses and individuals who believe…
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