The town of Kirklin has become a charming antique destination. I counted at least four independent…read moreantique stores which are open Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. A wonderful coffee shop and a nearby pub are opened daily for meals. A new bakery is on the corner, but I haven't had the chance to visit as it has odd hours. Also, I saw a distillery that is opened later in the day. The town also has an original Carnegie library that is worth visiting and only a block from the center of town. The library is a good place to take a restroom break as most of the shops do not have public restrooms. I also love the little post office and find the service exceptional. The town just received a $600,000 grant to revitalize the downtown area. I will be interested to see what new attractions will come. The town is a perfect little day trip for antique lovers or girl's day out. The ride through Indiana farmland land is lovely. During good weather, the town hosts a flea market on the second Saturdays. There is plenty of free street parking but you have to be careful crossing the street because the traffic moves quickly in 421.

Interesting factoid: Carroll County was named after Charles Carroll, who was the last surviving…read moresigner of the Declaration of Independence. The Carroll County Courthouse sits on a square in Delphi, which is the county seat. I like the simplicity of the Courthouse Square. At the southeast corner of the Square is a huge memorial honoring those that fought in the Civil War with the Courthouse behind. Small local businesses and restaurants surround the Square with most architecture original. This is the second courthouse in Delphi. The first courthouse (Victorian Style) was built in 1841 and served the community until 1917. A photo of the original courthouse hangs in the current courthouse. The current Neoclassical Courthouse was designed by the architects of Elmer E. Dunlap Co., Indianapolis. A. E. Kenner completed construction for the opening. The interior of the building is breathtaking. The center atrium is crowned by a magnificent stained glass dome. A beautiful mosaic tiled floor sits beneath the dome. Spiral marble staircases with decorative iron bannisters ascend to the second and third floors. Blue trim sets off the interior. Elmer did a fabulous job. Most of the building is original, including offices and the Circuit Courtroom. The bell from the first courthouse is on display in the lobby. A war honor roll is on the wall. Staff and people I met in the Courthouse were friendly and knowledgeable about the building. The Courthouse is fully operational. The local heath department was handing out free medical supplies. Court was in session. Clerks were available to take various payments. I think there is a museum in the basement, but I missed going down. There's plenty of free parking around the Square. This is a fabulous Courthouse, well worth the drive to Delphi.

The Thorntown Public Library is a remarkable historic resource for this small town. The original…read morebrick library was a Carnegie funded project that opened its doors in 1914. The floor plan is based on one of the Carnegie plans that were prevalent for the later libraries. Much of the original furniture, woodwork and shelving remains in place and is in pristine condition. In 2004, the library expanded, adding a mirror floor plan of the original Carnegie structure connected by an entry hall. Painstaking efforts were made to create a cohesive addition that preserved the character of the original building. Karen, the librarian, spent time with us to describe the building, contents and services provided. The addition improved accessibility of the library, added an elevator, kitchen, classroom and much needed space for the e expanded offering of books, dvds, videos, puzzles, games and more. The library serves three townships. The children's books and services are located on the first floor. A kid friendly restroom is decorated by kids. There are tables for building puzzles and chairs for reading. Upstairs is a genealogy/history center located in the original Carnegie building. A young stuffed eagle collected locally and hawk are housed in the center. A teen reading room located behind the center. Karen told us that local teens completed the artwork on the ceilings. Community engagement is evident throughout the facility. An adult library is located on the south end of the library. There is comfy seating to read. A resident cat, Chance, lives in the library and welcomes patrons. There's plenty of free parking outside the building. This is a super facility with a ton of history and worth a visit or two. They are part of the Evergreen program!

Friendly little small town library in the heart of town. Children's and adult selection of books on…read moretwo floors. Extremely clean and neatly organized. Decorated for the season with activities to greet young visitors including coloring sheets. Computers available to guests. DVDs. Staff is welcoming and knowledgeable. Plenty of comfortable seating and tables to enjoy reading. Very quiet. Restrooms and water fountain available on lower level. Certainly a reading oasis.

I have been coming to this library since I was a small child. I love it as much today as I did…read moregrowing up. I have a kindle but its just not the same as having the book in your hands. They always have the new books out on the shelf where they are easily accessible. At this library we have the best of both worlds, the old fashion book and access to almost any book on line. Heidi and the staff are always there to help you get started with the on-line "stuff" if you are not tech savvy. This library has been my saving grace for approximately 50 plus years!

Love living here and the small community feel. So nice to be so close to town yet not in a busy cityread more

This is a nice, quiet place to study. The only downside is that it's in a basement. Otherwise,…read morethere are plenty of spots where you can get your work done.

You will never find a line at the post office in Kirklin! The little brick building, circa 1960,…read moreis conveniently located a block off of 421 in downtown Kirklin in the shadow of the water tower. There is a distinctive Midwest graciousness here. There are about 4 parking spaces out front and more on the street. The spots are all empty. There is a mailbox out front if you don't want to go inside. The sign on the door reminds people of coronavirus recommendations for social distancing. There does not appear to be a mask requirement, but I wear one anyway. Inside, is a window, a number of PO Boxes, and a stand describing express mail boxes/packages. The clerk is friendly, efficient and helpful. We converse about Hawaii. We receive a tracking number for our package which arrives on time. They open early 7:45 and close early 3:45 Monday through Friday. They close daily between 10:45-12:45. And Saturday they are briefly opened between 8:30-10:30. Best Postal service in the US.

Near the Purdue University Airport, a small plaza exists near Hangar 6. The plaza is dedicated to…read morethose who passed away in pursuing their dream of flying. An airplane wing is erected in the plaza and has a poem "High Flight" written by Canadian Fighter Pilot Ace John Gillespie Magee Jr inscribed upon it. The plaza is surrounded by a landscaped area. The poem on the side states: "Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds, -- and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of -- wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there, I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air.... Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace. Where never lark, or even eagle flew -- And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, - Put out my hand, and touched the face of God." John Gillespie Magee Jr - 1941 Review #1464