Beautiful fountain along Jordan Avenue by the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University…read more Especially wonderful at dusk or early evening when the fountain is illuminated which separates it from the building.

Showalter Fountain is one of IU's landmark locations. It also is super close to the accessible…read moreparking for IU Auditorium, so there was no way I was going to miss it during a recent Bloomington trip. Showalter Fountain includes a sculpted work from Ralph Laurent showing the mythical goddess Venue coming out of a clamshell (it's actually called "Birth of Venue"). The fountain is named after its benefactor - Grace Montgomery Showalter. It was installed in 1961. For those who remember IU's recent football championship (everyone), you'll likely remember that IU temporarily displaced bronze fish sculptures from this fountain to ensure no major hijinks going on. Laurent was born in France. He immigrated to the U.S. at age 20 to study under painter Hamilton Easter Field. He joined the IU faculty in 1942 and stayed there until retirement in 1961. Showalter Fountain isn't necessarily the fanciest fountain around, however, it's definitely one of IU's iconic landmarks in Bloomington. It was pretty cool to get to see it, especially because I didn't really plan the extra visit. I just looked up and it was there.

Pretty landmark fountain on campus. I love the mermaid theme and the fish around her. It's really…read morenice to walk past the fountain on hot days and feel the slight spray of water as you go by.

The Cedar Ford Covered Bridge comes from Shelby County Indiana and now spans the Beanblossom Creek…read morein Washington County, connecting North and Old Maple Groves Roads. The bridge was originally built by the Kennedy Brothers in 1885 but was dismantled and stored. It has since been rehabilitated and recovered. It replaces the Smith Truss Covered Bridge that was built on this spot in 1871 but destroyed by arson in 1976 and never rebuilt. The arsonists were eventually caught. This is an active vehicle bridge and the signs indicate a ten foot clearance with a weight limit of ten tons. My Sprinter van is just under ten feet and well under ten tons so I drove across with caution and had no issues. Very cool to be able to drive a covered bridge, a technology that is just more fun and more awesome than any concrete monstrosity out there. It's a bit of an adventure to get here with some dirt and gravel roads. But it's well worth it! [Review 20572 overall - 109 in Indiana - 1553 of 2023.]

I did not visit the state park. This was simply a visit to check out this pretty darned cool…read moretwo-lane covered bridge that is at one entrance to the park. You don't have to enter the park to view the bridge. It was built in Putnam County in 1838 and was moved 130 miles to here Brown County in 1932. It would otherwise have been demolished to make way for a more modern bridge. This bridge is the oldest covered bridge still standing in Indiana and the only two lane covered bridge. The bridge span is 110 feet and no, it did not have clearance for my Sprinter van. If you're planning on visiting the park in an RV, you need to use the other entrance to the west. There is no pedestrian lane. [Review 20537 overall - 81 in Indiana - 1518 of 2023.]

I Love That Library It Has All Kinds Of Books, Movies,…read moreGames, And Music! I Would Love Go To Back Sometimes And Borrow More 9/10

My afternoon "office" for a few hours, I spent my time here pounding out emails and (quietly)…read moredialed in to a Zoom bridge or two. A comfortable work space in the corner where my laptops and phone plugged in and charged. The library is quite large and spacious. Lots of interesting spaces, tons of stacks of books, I thought the shelf of role playing game kits was a unique offering. You do not need to be a local resident in order to use the library, only to borrow materials. [Review 20560 overall - 98 in Indiana - 1541 of 2023.]

The Brown County Library is truly special. The modern building sits atop a hill of Brown County and…read moreoffers amazing views of the rolling mountains. The building is filled with the art of renowned local artists. A magnificent Ada Shultz painting hangs over a beautiful fireplace and is the focal point of a cozy upscale reading area. A nearby display of historic Brown County Pottery tells the story of early local clay artists. An artistic stairway is adorned with more local art. Downstairs, photos and short biographies of prominent local Brown County figures hang on the walls. Two community meeting rooms are available for patrons. The library offers a good selection of books, dvds and access to online computers. We were checking into programs for our granddaughters for the summer. A friendly librarian approached me to describe the library services. The Library offers a series of reading and other programs for kids and adults. She also mentioned that historical archives describing local artists are available. The children's area of the library is whimsical and fun. Even small computer workstations are available. Outside of the library is a children's garden with a colorful and playful walkway. The library offers small food bags to those in need in the community. Donations for the food service are encouraged. A lower level parking lot offers covered parking in a garden-like setting. An EV charging station is available. Accessible parking is available near the upper level front entrance of the building. Donations to the library are encouraged. The Library is one of the finest in the State and is aligned with the art theme of Brown County. The setting is exceptional for reading, learning and researching. The staff is friendly, engaging and helpful.

Man oh man, I love a library. In particular, I love this library. The Brown County Library was my…read morelittle place of respite when I was visiting Nashville during the work week. I was in town for an exploratory trip, but I also needed to jump on a Zoom meeting at one point, and also connect to wifi to check emails and do some work. This library delivered! I was able to find a little corner to myself in the downstairs area, where I could work quietly. This library is two stories. (Stories! Get it?) The bottom floor is mostly conference rooms and offices, but there are a couple of tables and couches down there at which to sit. That's where I posted up for a couple of hours. The downstairs is a nice, quiet place to steal some private time, if you need to. Upstairs is everything else: books for children and adults, magazines (lots of magazines, which makes me happy), a cute kids' area, a quiet reading area, and stacks of public historical records. The restrooms are located in the children's area, and there are two. Each restroom is a "family restroom," so you lock it behind you, and you basically have an entire restroom to yourself, not just a stall. If you go outside and walk around to the back of the library and follow the rainbow-colored path, you'll see a children's garden, with some places to sit among the flowers, and signs displaying popular children's books. Around the front of the library, there's a Little Free Pantry full of food. Is there anything this library doesn't provide for the community?

Indiana is a northern state and was never a slave state. But there was still discrimination and…read morethis marker is tribute to a turning point in that, a movement towards equality in college sports. The marker is on the campus of Indiana University and is hard to miss. On the front, "Segregation was rampant when African American Bill Garrett led Shelbyville to 1947 state high school basketball title. At the time, an unwritten rule barred blacks from Big Ten basketball. Faburn DeFrantz and Indianapolis black leaders worked with IU president Herman B Wells to give Garrett a chance at IU. Garrett's 1948 varsity debut directly challenged Big Ten ban." And on the reverse, "Garrett's IU years saw parts of campus desegregated, but in the Big Ten he never played with or against another black player. He graduated in 1951 as an All-American, with IU's career scoring record. His achievements helped create opportunities for other black players in the Midwest. Named coach at Indianapolis Crispus Attucks in 1957, his team won the 1959 state title." The marker was erected in 2016 by the Indiana Historical Bureau and Indiana University. It is marker number 53.2016.1. [Review 20568 overall - 105 in Indiana - 1549 of 2023.]

This place is the best! The librarians are so nice but take library cards without telling you.read more

I am constantly pleased to live in a county with such a good library and to have a branch as fine…read moreas Ellettsville. Staff are always so gracious and pleasant. Loans or transfers come from the main library so efficiently that my requests online take only a couple of days and I do not need to go downtown. Parking is usually (but not always) available without hassle. Inside is clean and fresh an open. We should all have an annual, appreciate your library day. People just do not realize what a huge thing this is if they have always enjoyed these benefits! They have also had the easy check out for years, buzz your card, press your pin, pop down your book and hey presto, you are out the door. I love to speak to the librarians but when they are busy or I am ni a hurry this is terrific.