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    3.5 (2 reviews)

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    Altherr Nature Park - picnic and observation area along the east side of the park

    Altherr Nature Park

    4.0(2 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    The relatively new Altherr Nature Park makes for an enjoyable visit for folks who want to get back…read moreto nature without having to leave the city. The 16.5 acre site (think 4 blocks) is still being developed, but is off to a great start. There is a paved trail that will be part of a larger trail system in Monticello. Along the trail on the north side of the park is an observation and picnic area that overlooks a meadow/prairie. Lots of wildflowers make for a beautiful view in season. The park has many foot trails that are wide with little elevation change that make for an easy walk. My only negative is that the foundation material is quite chalky and quickly makes your shoes all dusty. I hope they can find something a little better for visitors in the future. There is a wooded section of the park, a rain garden, a butterfly garden, and an amphitheater built into the side of the hill. There is talk of a nature center being added if funds allow. Parking is easy and requires very little effort to get to the trails. The park looks especially nice when the wildflowers are blooming. I haven't visited in the other seasons to see how it transforms. This is a great addition to the parks system of Monticello. I could see this becoming a place for taking walks or taking a book and sitting out on the observation deck. Review #2759

    This is a really lovely, well maintained little park. I had a picnic here. It's got beautiful…read moreflowers and it's quiet and not too many people there. People walking their dogs mostly. It's a perfect date spot.

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    Altherr Nature Park - Dedicated fountain area

    Dedicated fountain area

    Altherr Nature Park - Benches near the entrance for viewing the park

    Benches near the entrance for viewing the park

    Altherr Nature Park - Meadow with wildflowers on the north end of the park

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    Meadow with wildflowers on the north end of the park

    Tornado Memorial - tornado sculptue

    Tornado Memorial

    5.0(1 review)
    0.7 mi

    One thing I really like about exploring towns in central Indiana is when I discover a memorial to…read morethe history of the area, especially when it was something that I somewhat recall or have a connection with. Back on April 3, 1974, the Midwest was hit with a "Super Outbreak" that generated 148 confirmed tornadoes over a two day period across 13 states. 5000 were injured and 315 deaths were confirmed. Monticello was the target of an F4 tornado that swept in from the southwest, killing eight people. There was an estimated $100 million in damages, including the court house. The tornado struck the town at 5:17 p.m. It is considered (locally) as when "time stood still". In 2010, a new park was created a block west of where the new court house stands. The bricked plaza features several special items. A sculpture shaped like a tornado supports a clock that is stopped at 5:17. There are some pieces from the court house that were saved and put in this park. The original water fountain and several of the lamp posts were saved and used in this plaza. (Note: The keystone from the original court house sits a block to the west on the corner of Constitution Plaza by the new court house.) This plaza creates a quiet space in the downtown area that succinctly tells the story of what happened by use of plaques that are located around the plaza. I admire that the town pays tribute to its challenges and has continued forward rebuilding as a community. Review #2794

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    Tornado Memorial - Water fountain from the original court house

    Water fountain from the original court house

    Tornado Memorial - View of the plaza

    View of the plaza

    Tornado Memorial - Clock sculpture always set to 5:17 (time the tornado hit the city)

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    Clock sculpture always set to 5:17 (time the tornado hit the city)

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