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JOHNSON COUNTY CONTENTS 14 FRONT COVER: Johnson County Courthouse Square COFFEE SHOPS & BREAKFAST DINERS 6 Important Numbers 7 Contributors Grab a great cup of 9 Publisher’s Note coffee, a quick morning 10 History of Johnson County 14 Coffee Shops & Breakfast Diners bite or a hearty 17 Youth Sports Programs Hoosier breakfast! 18 Places of Worship 22 Breweries & Wineries 34 PARKS 26 Family Perspective So many beautiful places to play, 28 Shopping relax, get fit, or just enjoy the 34 Parks great outdoors. 39 Family Perspective 40 Libraries 28 SHOPPING 42 Golf Fun and “out of the ordinary” shops 44 Cakeries & Bakeries around the county. 46 Family Water Fun for All 48 Fun Family Things To Do 52 Restaurants 62 Indianapolis Attractions 64 Festivals, Concerts & Events 69 Selfie Spots 70 Sponsors PUBLISHER / 52 RESTAURANTS ADVERTISING SALES Some of the top eateries in the county. From casual to elegant, Deena Nystrom from burgers to steaks and [email protected] everything in between! DESIGN N2 Design Team INTERESTED IN 62 INDIANAPOLIS ATTRACTIONS ADVERTISING IN THE NEXT Iconic Hoosier landmarks, museums and sports venues. EDITION OF BELOCAL CONTACT DEENA NYSTROM TODAY AT [email protected] 317-513-4981 DISCLAIMER: Any articles included in this publication and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views of N2 Publishing but remain solely those of the author(s). The paid advertisements contained within the BeLocal magazine are not endorsed or recommended by N2 Publishing or the publisher. Therefore, neither N2 Publishing nor the publisher may be held liable or responsible for business practices of these companies. 2020 Johnson County 5
LOCAL > NEED TO KNOW IMPORTANT NUMBERS EMERGENCY 911 POISON CONTROL 800-222-1222 SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE 800-273-8255 JOHNSON COUNTY Fire Dept. NINEVEH FUN FACT 317-736-3650 Johnson Co. Parks and Recreation Police Dept. The name Edinburgh originally ended Commissioners 317-736-3689 317-933-3517 in “h” when it was first platted and when the town was incorporated in 317-346-4301 BMV Fire Dept. 1853. The “h” was dropped from the Johnson Co. Sheriff 888-692-6841 317-933-2567 name in 1899 and was missing for the next 77 years. In 1977 the Town Council 317-736-9155 GREENWOOD PRINCE’S LAKES restored the “h” to Edinburgh’s name. Parks and Recreation Mayor’s office Police Dept. 2020 812-526-6809 317-887-5000 317-933-3517 Treasurer Police Dept. 317-882-9191 Fire Dept. 317-346-4330 317-933-2567 Fire Dept. BARGERSVILLE 317-882-2599 TRAFALGAR Parks and Recreation Town Office 317-881-4545 Town Office 317-422-5115 317-878-5194 Police Dept. BMV Police Dept. 317-422-1222 888-692-6841 317-878-2174 Fire Dept. NEEDHAM Fire Dept. 317-422-5187 317-878-4291 Police Dept. EDINBURGH 317-736-3670 WHITELAND Town Manager Fire Dept. Town Manager 812-526-3512 317-736-4343 317-535-5531 Police Dept. 812-526-2636 NEW WHITELAND Police 317-535-8100 Fire Dept. Town Hall 812-526-3536 317-535-9487 Fire Parks and Recreation 317-535-8280 812-526-3535 Police 317-535-5858 FRANKLIN Fire Dept. Mayor’s office 317-535-4902 317-736-3602 Police Dept. 317-736-3670 6 BeLocal
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FUN FACT LOCAL > PUBLISHER’S NOTE In 1976 Edinburgh was known as Black Walnut Veneer Capital of the World. In 1845 the Madison-Indianapolis Railroad was completed to Edinburgh, and it became the leading grain and pork market of Central Indiana. The popular hymn “Bringing in the Sheaves” was written by evangelist Knowles Shaw while in Edinburgh. WELCOME TO JOHNSON COUNTY! Whether you’ve moved from the next town over or concert series, and the finest breweries around. This from overseas, settling into a new area can be both guide will encourage you to explore and discover your exciting and overwhelming. Within the first few favorites and hidden treasures. months, you will likely be establishing new routines, getting to know local hotspots, looking for trusted The content in this publication came from Johnson service providers, and exploring your community’s County residents who answered a survey of their vast resources. With so many nuances and so much favorite places to eat, shop and visit. These things on your plate from this new change in your life, it aren’t always easy to figure out. I’ve lived in Johnson can be daunting to think about everything you need County for most of my life and was surprised by how to do to get used to your new surroundings. much I learned putting together BeLOCAL! We hope this guide helps you transition more smoothly, and you find Enter BeLOCAL Johnson County, your residents’ yourself more quickly acclimated to your new home. recommendation guide for Johnson County. In your The advertisers that are sponsoring this publication hands, you hold the best of the best of everything. would love the opportunity to earn your business. I’ve From dining and shopping to family outings and at- met each one personally and would be proud to make tractions, this is your locals’ guide to what you need the introduction. to know, and what you want to know about your new home. With so much to offer, you’ll need a guide to Reach out to me at any time. I’d love your feedback on truly understand the area from current residents’ BeLOCAL Johnson County. points of view. Welcome home! Johnson County is one of the fastest growing counties in Indiana, and it gets better every day. No DEENA NYSTROM matter where you live, you will recognize Hoosier Publisher hospitality with friendly smiles and a willingness to [email protected] help. We have many beautiful parks, entertaining 317-513-481 2020 Johnson County 9
LOCAL > HISTORY JohcHnIoSTOsuR YonO Fnty Founded in 1823, Johnson County was named for John Johnson, an Indiana Supreme Court Judge. The county seat is Franklin, and also includes the towns of Greenwood, Trafalgar, Bargersville, Prince’s Lake, Nineveh, Edinburgh, New Whiteland, and Whiteland. Townships in Johnson County include Blue River, Clark, Franklin, Hensley, Needham, Nineveh, Pleasant, Union and White River. As early as the 1600s, French explorer LaSalle set up During the Civil War, more than 2,000 men from John- trading posts in Johnson County. But the area was son County would join the ranks of the Union Army. first inhabited by the Delaware Indians along most of Johnson County’s streams. These Indian settlements During the early 20th century, the major industry were abandoned by the early 1800s when their land was driving the Johnson County economy was canning, ceded to the United States. After that, many of the early with plants located in nearly every city and town in the settlers to the county included preachers and clergymen, county. Johnson County was the top producer of canned and the first congregations were established in the goods for the entire state. That industry allowed many southern part of the county by the Baptists. The Franklin to survive the woes of the Great Depression by giving area was predominantly Presbyterian, and the Northwest farmers steady customers for their produce. sections were heavily Methodist. For an extensive look at the history of Johnson County, visit the Johnson County Museum of History located at 135 N. Main St. in Franklin. 10 BeLocal 2020
FUN FACT LOCAL > HISTORY Two Cent and Three Notch Road Originally a cow path, Two Cent Road became a muddy road and charged a 2-cent toll. It angled southwest across a wilderness trail made by Indians who marked it by slashing three notches in tall trees. Area settlers used the road, now State Road 135, to drive their sheep, hogs and cattle to northern markets. BARGERSVILLE The town of Bargersville began in 1850 with 150 residents. It started out with a general store, a post office, a church and a school. In 1908, D.W. Rapp decided to open a grain elevator, spurring an era of growth for the community. Today, the town boasts over 7700 residents. EDINBURGH FRANKLIN Edinburgh was the first settlement in the county in Founded in 1822 and named after Benjamin Frank- 1820 led by John Campbell. It became the leading lin, the city of Franklin is the county seat for Johnson market for grain and pork in the central part of the County. During the Civil War, the home of Dr. Theodore state. In the late 1800s, Edinburgh was the only town in Pinkeny was a stop on the Central Indiana route of the the county that owned its own water works and electric Underground Railroad. In 1834, Franklin was chosen as light company. It is also home to Camp Atterbury, which the location for a school, “The Baptist Manual Labor serves as a military and civilian training base for the Institute,” now Franklin College. Indiana National Guard. It was established in 1941 and served as a combat training facility for the U.S. Army. The site was used to house prisoners of war, mostly from Germany and Italy. GREENWOOD The earliest people known to live in what is now Greenwood were the Delaware Indians. The first cabin was built in 1823 where the Greenwood Park Mall now sits. Originally known as “Smocktown,” the name was eventually changed to Greenwood. CONTINUED > 2020 Johnson County 11
LOCAL > HISTORY > CONTINUED FUN FACT Greenwood Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. This district encompasses 25 buildings and 32 acres. One of the most prominent businesses in the area, The Polk Canning Company played a major role in the early growth of the town. It would grow to be the largest cannery west of Baltimore. The company was eventually bought by Stokely-VanCamp and continued its oper- ation in the city until the 1950s. Greenwood became incorporated in 1864. NINEVEH WHITELAND One of the oldest townships in the county, Nineveh Whiteland’s beginnings started in 1853 with a country Township was settled by Amos Durbin in 1821. The store and a two shops. It was formally incorporated name comes from Nineveh Creek, which was named for in 1886. It is home to one of the most famous military Nineveh Berry, a hunter who fell into the creek while bands in the state. In 1904 the first-ever basketball game hunting for deer. The old Nineveh Elementary School played in Johnson County was at the Whitleand School, was used to shoot scenes for the movie Hoosiers. Whiteland vs. Clark, with Clark winning the game. In 1920 mothers from Whiteland came together to form TRAFALGAR “The 1920 Baby Club” to help new mothers learn about In the early 1850s Col. Avery Buckner platted the town caring for their new babies. It was the first one of its kind of Liberty. The name was later changed to Trafalgar and in America and was registered in Washington, D.C. was incorporated in 1870. The town name was chosen to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval battle be- Source: The History of Johnson County, by Elba L. Branigin tween the British against the French and Spanish navies. 12 BeLocal 2020
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BREAKFAST DINERS BARGERSVILLE Nora’s Knotty Pine Restaurant 524 Old Plank Rd. 317-422-4455 Breakfast all day. Small-town atmosphere with great food and great service. Hours: Monday-Tuesday, Closed. Wednesday-Sunday, 6am-2pm FRANKLIN 1823 Bakehouse 25 E. Court St., Ste A 317-739-0800 1823-bakehouse.business.site Gluten-free restaurant with a selection of breakfast and lunch items and great desserts. Hours: Monday, Closed. Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-6pm; Sunday, 9am-4pm Ann’s 77 W. Monroe St. 317-736-5421 AnnsRestaurant.com Franklin’s “oldest restaurant.” All-day breakfast menu, great lunch selections. Enjoy a great meal, and help make a difference in the lives of others. All profits go to support the Tara Treatment Center. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 6am-2pm; closed Sunday Main and Madison Café 100 N. Main St. 317-736-6246 MainandMadison.cafe Crafted pastries, hand-made coffees and delightful eats in this historic downtown cafe. Hours: Monday-Sunday, 6:30am-4:30pm 14 BeLocal 2020
LOCAL > COFFEE SHOPS AND BREAKFAST DINERS Tom’s Pancake House 1071 W. Jefferson St. 317-346-6414 TomsPancakeHouse.us Great breakfast and lunch menu with all your favorites including homemade soups. Hours: Monday-Sunday, 6am-3pm GREENWOOD Brickhouse Coffee Strange Brew Coffee 100 Byrd Way 4800 Smith Valley Rd. 317-550-0034 317-881-5282 BrickhouseCoffee.com StrangeBrewCoffee.com This family-owned coffee house offers online shopping Locally owned, locally as well as to-your-door delivery. Stop in to see coffee roasted coffee, local- beans being roasted, and learn about coffee from their ly involved. Strange Brew knowledgeable baristas. Coffee is the oldest coffee shop in Hours: Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm; Saturday, 8am-8pm; Greenwood. Free Wi-Fi, great coffee, teas and food. You can even shop Sunday, closed online to buy your favorite blends like “Zombie Defense Coffee.” Hours: Monday-Friday, 6am-5pm; Saturday, 7am-4pm; Sunday, Coffeehouse Five 8am-noon 323 Market Plaza 317-300-4330 YiaYia’s House of Pancakes CoffeehouseFive.com 1694 W. Main St. As a for-benefit establishment, Coffeehouse Five is a 317-888-6800 registered nonprofit, and the money from sales helps Facebook.com/YiayiasPancakes fund marriage and addiction counseling to the com- Breakfast and brunch selections with something for everyone. munity free of charge. Their online store offers Coffee- Large Portions! house Five gear and home brewing essentials. Hours: Monday-Sunday, 7am-3pm Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm; Saturday, 7:30am-1pm; Sunday, Worship 11am Greenleaf Landscaping Design, Build, Full-Service Maintenance 317-881-4566 www.greenleaflandscapeinc.com 2020 Johnson County 15
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LOCAL > YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS YOUTH SPORTS CENTER GROVE GREENWOOD ROCKLANE Center Grove Bantam Football League Greenwood Bantam Football and Cheer Rocklane Pony Baseball League & Cheer Kindergarten and first-grade flag foot- Programs for boys and girls ages 3-14 317-200-5117 | www.cgbfl.org ball, second- through sixth-grade tackle 317-532-7257 Kindergarten through sixth grade flag football and first- through sixth-grade and tackle football programs. K-6 cheer- cheerleading TRAFALGAR leading and dance teams. [email protected] Bantam football and cheer Center Grove Aquatic Club Greenwood Little League IC Bantam tackle and flag football and 2717 S. Morgantown Rd., Greenwood Programs for k-12 cheer programs for k-6 grades Practice and training programs for all [email protected] www.icbraves.com ages and skill levels [email protected] Greenwood Park and Rec Programs: Youth Baseball Soccer League Baseball, softball and T-ball for ages Center Grove Boys’ Basketball League Ages 3 up to 12 years 4 to 16 years old www.cgbbl.com [email protected] Tiny T-Ball Center Grove Girls’ Basketball League 3- to 4-year-old and 4- to 5-year-old WHITELAND www.cggbl.com programs Whiteland Warrior Junior Football Center Grove LaCrosse Fall Youth Basketball K-6 grades www.centergrovelacrosse.com Co-ed for kindergarten and first grade WhitelandYouthFootball.com Center Grove Lassie League Winter Youth Basketball FUN FACT Fast-pitch softball for girls All ages through grade 12 www.centergrovelassieleague.org Indiana takes its basketball For more information on Greenwood park seriously! The Franklin Center Grove Youth Baseball and rec programs, call 317-881-4545. Wonder Five was a 1920s Ages 5-15 high-school basketball 317-881-6704 The Gathering Place team that won the state 1495 W. Main St. championship three years in Center Grove Soccer Club 317-884-0531 a row and set an incredibly South Central Soccer Academy Recreational soccer (ages 3-14), volley- high standard for high- Recreational and competitive teams for ball (ages 8-12 and 13-14), recreational school basketball. all ages basketball (ages 5-15), recreational flag www.southcentralsocceracademy.com football (ages 11-14), youth boxing (ages 7-13), Shodan Karate (ages 4-12) EDINBURGH Summer baseball/softball/T-ball league 812-526-3535, ext. 103 2020 Johnson County 17
LOCAL > FAITH worshipP L A C E S O F Amity Assemly of God Franklin 904 S. Holland St. Amity Baptist 812-526-6035 Apostolic Gospel 3597 S. US 31 5549 IN-44 317-736-4101 Blue River Baptist 317-738-2632 517 S. Main St. Bargersville 812-344-5940 Bethel African Methodist Episcopal 499 W. Madison St. Bargersville Church of Christ Fellowship 812-272-0753 Christ 125 Lind Dr. 4251 IN-135 812-526-5649 Church of God 317-422-8563 550 E. Jefferson St. Church of The Nazarene 317-403-4236 First Christian 716 S. Eisenhower Dr. 101 East St. 812-526-2289 Community Congregational 317-422-5701 4592 N. Hurricane Rd. Edinburgh Presbyterian 317-736-4281 Grace and Peace Bible 306 E. Main Cross St. 356 S. Baldwin St. 812-526-5247 Creekside Church of Christ 317-517-8023 600 Banta St. Edinburgh Full Gospel 317-504-8221 Gospel Grove 6375 IN-252 3758 W. Whiteland Rd. 812-376-8144 Eklessia House Fellowship (non- 317-535-6727 denominational) Edinburgh Separate 799 Duane St. Prince of Peace United Baptist 317-537-1833 3050 Smokey Row Rd. 1010 S. Main St. 317-535-7712 812-526-0172 Emmanuel Church Franklin Campus (Non-denominational) Providence Christian Edinburgh United 550 Homestead Blvd. 4080 W. Rd., 100 N. Methodist 317-535-9673 317-422-9331 107 W. Campbell St. 812-526-5840 Evangelink Risen Lord Lutheran 380 Clark St. 3758 W. Whiteland Rd. Faith Baptist 317-753-5437 317-535-6727 16120 US 31 765-635-7712 Fair Haven Christian Edinburgh 1476 W. 300 S. Grace Tabernacle 317-87-4670 500 North 512 W. Center Cross St. 500 N. Clay St. Faith Missionary Baptist 812-447-3917 Holy Trinity Catholic 1400 Graham Rd. 100 Kelley St. 317-625-1120 Apostolic Tabernacle of 812-526-9460 Edinburgh First Baptist of Franklin, 701 S. Main St. Who So Ever Will Richardson Chapel 812-526-0191 Community 101 Branigan Blvd. 623 S. Eisenhower Dr. 317-736-6753 18 BeLocal 812-526-5435 2020
First Mt. Pleasant Baptist Hopewell Presbyterian LOCAL > FAITH 952 IN-44 677 IN-144 317-736-6757 317-736-6829 Greenwood First Separate Baptist Impact Christian Berean Baptist Church 300 Ohio St. 2800 N. Graham Rd. 1191 W. County Line Rd. 317-738-3143 317-346-0452 317-888-4003 Franklin Apostolic Journey Church (Non- Calvary Baptist SBC 300 Pratt St. denominational) 200 Sunset Blvd. 812-371-2850 870 Mallory Pkwy. 317-881-5743 317-560-2144 Franklin Assembly Center Grove Christian 201 E. Madison St. Kingdom Hall of 2340 S. State Rd. 135 317-738-3715 Jehovah’s Witnesses 317-535-9007 2508 N. Morton St. Franklin Church of 317-738-5922 Chinese Christian (non- Nazarene denominational) 140 County Rd. 260 N New Life Baptist 1477 W. Main St. 317-738-3355 751 S. Nineveh Rd. 317-282-0744 317-738-4643 Franklin City (Evangelical) Church of Christ at 230 Commerce Dr. Open Door Greenwood 317-437-4879 Fellowship (Baptist) 371 W. Main St. 250 14th St. 317-888-8288 Franklin Community 317-736-8345 Church (Non- Church of God denominational) Second Mt. 315 Love Ave. 2005 Upper Shelbyville Rd. Pleasant Baptist 317-888-8510 317-738-9039 1540 N. 800 E 317-738-3581 City Life Church (non- Franklin Faith Chapel denominational) 401 E. Madison St. Shiloh Commuity 50 Airport Pkwy. B 5117 E. Greensburg Rd. 317-360-5151 Franklin First Assembly 317-736-4832 of God College Park Church 1035 Hospital Rd. St. Rose of Lima Greenwood 317-736-7793 Catholic Community 1222 Demaree Rd. 114 Lancelot Dr. 317-535-5774 Franklin Pilgrim Holiness 317-738-3929 1000 Hospital Rd. Community Church of 317-736-7589 St. Thomas Episcopal Greenwood 600 Paul Hand Blvd. 1477 W. Main St. Franklin Wesleyan 317-535-8985 317-888-6024 238 Lynhurst St. 812-988-4324 Tabernacle Christian Concordia Lutheran 198 N. Water St. 305 Howard Rd. Friendship Baptist 317-736-5088 317-881-4477 1600 Westview Dr. 317-738-9822 Turning Point (non- Emmanuel Greenwood denominational) Campus (non- Grace United Methodist 3600 N. Morton St. denominational) 1300 E. Adams Dr. 317-535-5200 1640 W. Stones 317-736-7962 Crossing Rd. Victory Christian 317-535-9673 1720 N. Graham Rd. 317-736-8364 CONTINUED > 2020 Johnson County 19
LOCAL > FAITH > CONTINUED Faith Baptist Light of Life Lutheran Smith Valley Baptist 1640 Fry Rd. 2234 Sheek Rd. 4682 Smith Valley Rd. 317-859-7964 317-535-5464 317-881-6888 First Baptist Mt. Auburn United Smith Valley United 99 W. Main St. Methodist Methodist 317-881-3064 3100 Stones Crossing Rd. 5293 Old Smith Valley Rd. 317-535-8555 317-881-1641 Friendship Church 963 E. Worthsville Rd. Mt. Olive Lutheran Southland Community 317-535-2544 5171 Smokey Row Rd. 5800 Smith Valley Rd. 317-422-9991 317-883-8988 Greenwood Bible Baptist 1461 Sheek Rd. Mt. Pleasant Christian St. Joseph Catholic 317-859-9440 381 N. Bluff Rd. 245 W. Broadway St. 317-881-6727 317-888-2030 Greenwood Christian 2045 Averitt Rd. New Hope St. Mary of Egypt LOCAL TIP 317-881-9336 5307 Fairview Rd. Orthodox 317-888-4673 102 E. Broadway St. “We go to Village Greenwood Presbyterian 317-883-9151 Bible Church 102 W. Main St. Northern Park Baptist because it’s small, 317-881-1259 598 N. Meridian St. Stones Crossing casual and strictly 317-881-2098 7000 Stones Crossing Rd. Bible teaching. Greenwood United 317-893-2483 They welcome new Methodist Our Lady of the people. Come join 525 N. Madison Ave. Greenwood Tapestry Disciples of us.” - Tammy H 317-881-1653 335 S. Meridian St. Christ 317-888-2861 4135 Smith Valley Rd. 2020 Greenwood Wesleyan 317-784-4431 198 N. Emerson Ave. Patch of Heaven 317-888-7563 Ministries The Point Church and 155 Balmoral Way Community Center Gurdwara Shri Guru 317-777-9116 2578 Donica Rd. Hargobind Sahib Ji (Sikh 317-418-8755 Temple) Restoration Church 1050 S. Graham Rd. 2425 S. Emerson Ave. Triumph Church of 317-884-4708 317-690-2428 Greenwood (non- denominational) Harvest Indy South Revive The World 99 W. Broadway St. 1354 E. Worthsville Rd. Ministries 317-881-4020 317-883-9312 720 Fry Rd., Suite C 317-886-0549 Village Bible Heartland Church of 695 Pushville Rd. Christ Rocklane Christian 317-414-9477 1693 W. Main St. 4430 Rocklane Rd. 317-883-2687 317-862-4555 Vineyard Community (non-denominational) Honey Creek United Saints Francis and Clare 512 S. Madison Ave. Methodist of Assissi Roman Catholic 317-882-8463 2722 S. Honey Creek Rd. 5901 W. Olive Branch Rd. 317-535-8851 317-859-4673 20 BeLocal
LOCAL > FAITH Nineveh Morningstar Whiteland/New FUN FACT 7 Trafalgar Sq. Whiteland Church of the Lakes (non- 317-878-5100 Grave In The Middle of the Road denominational) Breaking Bread Apostlic It was nearly 200 years ago 8844 Nineveh Rd. Mt. Carmel Christian 3212 E. 600 N. when pioneer Nancy Kerlin 317-933-2595 1988 W. 750 S. 317-530-5627 Barnett died near Amity in 317-933-2122 Johnson County. Stories passed Neighborhood Church of Christ’s Church down say her last wish was to God Mt. Olive (non- 6001 N. US 31 #6 be buried on a grassy hill near 7440 Sweetwater Trl. denominational) 317-903-5811 Sugar Creek. In the early 1900s, a 317-878-5134 5547 Peoga Rd. county road was being built, and Church of God officials thought they could move Nineveh Christian Samaria Christian 720 E. Main St. the grave, but Barnett’s son, 1261 County Rd. 775 S. 4779 W. SR 135 317-535-7325 wielding a shotgun, refused to let 317-933-3514 317-878-4718 that happen. The county relented Grace Assembly of God and built the road around it, Prince’s Lakes Spearsville Road Church 6822 US 31 placing a concrete slap on top of Christ 317-535-5640 of the grave. It was granted an The Crossing 6244 S. 500 W. historical marker in 1912. 8728 S. Nineveh Rd. 317-878-5969 Grace Bible 317-933-3400 560 Tracy Rd. SouthPointe (non- Spearsville Wesleyan 317-535-2500 denominational) Trafalgar 9174 N. Upper Bean 70 West St. Blossom Grace en Espanol 317-430-4685 Beech Grove Baptist 317-603-5517 6822 N. US 31 5868 W. 325 S. 317-474-4081 St. Mary’s 317-878-5417 Sycamore Bible 3188 Hemlock St. 699 E. Park St. Gracepoint 317-560-4665 Connection Pointe 317-878-9141 330 Whiteland Rd. 303 Pleasant St. 317-535-3512 Vicory Baptist 317-878-4939 Trafalgar Bible Wesleyan 1340 Tracy Rd. 200 S. Houghland St. Indiana Kachin Baptist 317-535-4304 Cornerstone Church (non- 513-629-0741 240 US 31 denominational) 502-345-0678 Whiteland Church of 1000 W. 375 S. Trafalgar Christian Christ 317-878-5807 300 W. Pearl St. Liberty Tabernacle 625 W. 600 N. 317-878-4161 6177 N. 75 W. 317-535-1627 Dayspring Baptist 317-535-0201 1267 W. 750 S. Trafalgar United Whiteland Missionary 317-728-9058 Methodist Lifehouse (post- Baptist 375 Pleasant St. denominational) 210 N. Front St. Fellowship Baptist 317-878-4893 1550 Tracy Rd 317-532-7989 4743 S. 600 W. 317-777-5429 812-597-4367 United Methodist Johnson County 21 375 Pleasant St. New Whiteland Baptist Gateway Cobwoy 317-878-4893 520 Sawmill Rd. 5723 S. 200 W. 317-535-4857 317-752-4468 Solid Rock (Assemblies of God) 69 Center St. 317-535-8949 2020
LOCAL > BREWERIES AND WINERIES BREWERIES & WINERIES HEERS!C BARGERSVILLE 22 BeLocal Taxman Brewing Company 13 S. Baldwin St. 317-458-0210 www.TaxmanBrewing.com Currently the largest self-distributed brewery in Indiana with products found on draft and in packaged format throughout the state. Brews from Belgian-inspired to American farmhouse ales and Midwest saisons. Restaurants are family friendly and offer seasonal farm- to-table menus. Private party venues and regular events for the public. Hours: Monday, closed; Tuesday-Thursday, 4-10pm; Friday and Saturday, 12pm-10pm; Sunday, 10am-10pm (Brunch, 10am-3pm) Mallow Run Winery 6964 W. Whiteland Rd. 317-422-1556 www.MallowRun.com Twelve acres of grapes in three vineyard locations. They grow grapes that are American and French-hybrid varieties that do well in cold Indiana winters. Complimentary wine tasting offered daily. This fami- ly-friendly winery also provides an exquisite event venue at The Sycamore, available for weddings, parties, professional events, fundrais- ers or other celebrations. Check out their summer concert series and events! Hours: Monday-Sunday, 12-6pm 2020
LOCAL > BREWERIES AND WINERIES FUN FACT As of 2018, Bargersville had a population of approximately 7,722 and is considered the fastest-growing community in the county. FRANKLIN GREENWOOD Big Woods Franklin Hoosier Brewing Co. Brewery and Distillery 1800 E. King St. 147 S. Madison Ave. 317-739-0378 317-215-4753 www.BigWoodsRestaurants.com/franklin www.Hoosier.Beer Owned by Indiana’s Quall ON! brews, local spirits and Newest location in Greenwood, Hoosier Brewing is a great foods are served in this country-club setting. small batch craft brewery focused on making crazy Open to everyone. juicy IPA’s, silky Stouts, crisp lagers, and fruity Berliner Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11am-10pm; 11am-11pm smoothies. Homegrown, hardcore brewers and native Hoosiers. Check out the axe-throwing area! Shale Creek Brewing Hours: Sunday, 11am-10pm; Monday-Thursday, 11am- 178 W. Jefferson St. 10pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-11pm 317-868-2200 www.ShaleCreekBrewing.com CONTINUED > Franklin’s first downtown brewery, featuring over a dozen handcrafted brews. LOCAL TIP Located in the heart of the revitalized downtown, pa- trons can enjoy family nights, concerts, special sport- “The American Legion is a private club ing event viewing and movies. Friday nights feature live that you may join if you have a family that music in the indoor/outdoor pavilion. Enjoy a variety of has served in the military. You may also house and seasonal brews, as well as guest taps. come as a guest. The Legion is great for Hours: Closed Monday; Tuesday-Thursday, 4pm-10pm; cheap drinks and great people. You can Friday, 3pm-midnight; Saturday, 12pm-midnight; Sun- also legally play poker on Thursdays and day, 12-8pm Sundays, 2pm to midnight.” – Tony C. 2020 Johnson County 23
LOCAL > BREWERIES AND WINERIES > CONTINUED MashCraft LOCAL TIP 1140 N. State Rd. 135 317-215-4578 “Pete and I follow live music all over town. www.MashCraft.com In Johnson County we love the Mallow Ever-changing choices of American and Belgian brews Run, Greenwood Park Mall and other and a wide selection on tap that includes weekly small concert series in the summertime. We go batch creations. Live music and plenty of fun events to Whit’s Inn and The Corner Bar for live keep everyone entertained at MashCraft. music on a regular basis. Check out the Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 4-9pm; Thursday, 4-10pm; amazing local talent.” - Diana M. Friday-Saturday, 12-10pm; Sunday, 12-6pm Oaken Barrel Brewing Company Vino Villa Vista Village, 50 Airport Pkwy. 200 N. Madison Ave. 317-887-2287 317-882-9463 www.OakenBarrel.com www.VinoVilla.com Winner of Indianapolis Monthly’s “Best Brewpub in Wine bar and bistro-style restaurant. Wine selections from Indy” critic’s choice award, Oaken Barrel is one of the around the world for every palate. Live music, wine tastings, areas must-visit brewpubs. Serving craft brews for the classes and pairing dinners. Venues for private events. past 25 years, it’s Johnson County’s oldest craft brew Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-9pm; Friday-Saturday, place and the second oldest in the entire state. They 10am-11pm; Closed, Sunday and Monday have a family area as well as an outdoor dining area where you can sample items from their Nouveau-Ameri- WHITELAND can menu, including daily beer and menu specials. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11am-midnight; Sunday, Nailers Brewing 11am-10pm 6001 U.S. 31, Suite 15 317-214-9244 Planetary Brewing Company www.NailersBrewing.com 188 S. Madison Ave. Wide variety of their own micro brews ranging from simple 317-215-4941 blondes all the way to complexly hopped beers. Whiteland’s PlanetaryBrewing.com first craft brewery creates high-quality craft beers that they Planetary Brewing Company opened in 2013 as only say “serve as a complement to our local Indiana culture.” the second brewery in Johnson County. With a desire to They have worked to make their food menu different than create “an otherworldly experience” for their custom- the usual fried pub fare, by including fresher, lighter options ers, they offer an “ever-changing lineup of supremely including charcuterie boards. crafted ales.” Often described as a “hidden gem” in the Hours: Closed Monday; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, heart of Greenwood, you’ll enjoy sampling great brews 4-10pm; Friday, 4pm-midnight; Saturday, 12pm-midnight; in a unique setting. Sunday, 12-8pm Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 5-9pm; Thurs- day, 5-10pm; Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday, 2-11pm; Sunday, 2-6pm FUN FACT The section of Interstate 65 that includes Johnson County was the last piece in Indiana. In 1972 people bragged that you could drive from Louisville to Gary without hitting a stoplight. 24 BeLocal 2020
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LOCAL > FAMILY ATTRACTIONS will love the play struc- APPLE ORCHARDS AXE THROWING ture with 16 interactive play Apple Works Johnson County Axe Throwing features, the 190-foot water 8157 S. 250 W., Trafalgar 6001 US 31 N., Whiteland slide, or a game of water basketball 317-878-9317 www.johnsoncountyaxethrowing.com with friends. Don’t worry, parents, you www.Apple-Works.com can hang out on the sun deck or go for Hoosier Brewing Co. a swim in the Olympic-sized pool. When Whiteland Orchard 147 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood it’s just too cold or too hot out, and you 5559 Graham Rd., Whiteland 317-215-4753 want to be indoors, there’s bowling, 317-535-8495 www.Hoosier.Beer skating, or, for the really adventurous, www.whitelandorchard.com you might want to check out the Ur- BOWLING ban Air Adventure Park. Whatever your ARTS AND CRAFTS 10 Pins choice, make time to stop by the Hoosier Board and Brush 27 W. Monroe St., Franklin Cupboard Candy and Snacks shop 200 W. Main St., Greenwood 317-739-3578 downtown. Give yourself plenty of time – 317-750-5748 there’s so many choices, it will be hard www.boardandbrush.com/greenwood Hi-Way Lanes to decide! 400 N. Morton St., Franklin The Art of Kira Studio 317-736-5177 For those race drivers in the family, be sure 550 E. Jefferson St., Franklin www.HiwayLanes.com to visit Rascals Fun Zone or Whiteland Race 317-474-4889 Park. If you’re looking for a fun and different outing, check out Indiana Little Steamers in uPaint Pottery Studio the Johnson County Park in Nineveh (also a 3113 Smith Valley Rd., Greenwood great place for a unique birthday party!) or 317-893-5700 a trip to Apple Works in Trafalgar where the www.uPaintPotteryStudio.com kids get a chance to visit the animals or get plenty of exercise on the Super Slide and You are the Artist COMMUNITY AND FAMILY FUN CENTERS Rope Barn. 200 E. Main St., Greenwood Greenwood Community Center/Kid City 317-750-0878 100 Surina Way, Greenwood Check out our list of these and other ways www.youaretheartist.com 317-881-4545 to keep the kids happy. (Adults might even have a good time too!) CONTINUED > GrowSinmg iUlping Check out our Website and Facebook page! Providing pediatric dental care for 30 year. Dr. Mann treats children with all different kinds of needs: www.brettmannpediatricdentistry.com • Routine dental cleanings and exams • Orthodontics Call today to schedule • Nitrous oxide • Oral conscious sedation an appointment 317-882-1536 Most Insurance accepted 2020 Johnson County 49
LOCAL > FAMILY ATTRACTIONS > CONTINUED Otte Golf and Family Fun Center PAINTBALL TRAMPOLINE 681 Sheek Rd., Greenwood Indy Paintball Battleground Urban Air Trampoline and 317-881-4620 2350 S. State Rd. 37, Greenwood Adventure Park www.OtteGolfandFamilyFunCenter.com 317-727-5202 1172 N. Main St., Franklin www.BattlegroundIndy.com 317-207-0920 www.UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com RACING RC Dirt Track LOCAL TIP Schoolhouse Road, Nineveh “As a treat, we take our Rascals Fun Zone Whiteland Race Park three younger kids to 629 N. US 31, Whiteland 654 N. Front St., Whiteland Rascals Fun Zone. They 317-535-7600 317-800-1648 play putt putt, games and www.RascalsFunZone.com www.RaceWRP.com ride go-carts. Or we go bowling at Hi-Way Lanes MOVIE THEATERS SKATING in Franklin. On the way Canary Creek Cinemas and Drive-In Franklin Action Skate Park home, we stop at Kacey’s 870 Mallory Pkwy., Franklin S. Main St., Franklin for pizza. On date nights 317-738-1041 317-736-3689 my wife and I go to www.CanaryCreekCinemas.com dinner at Nailers Brewery Franklin Skate Club then axe throwing at Cinemark Greenwood Corner 2680 N. Morton St., Franklin Johnson County Axe 1848 E. Stop 13 Rd., Greenwood 317-738-3775 Throwing.” – Kevin H. 317-882-2685 www.FranklinSkateClub.com www.cinemark.com STEAMERS Regal Greenwood and RPX Indiana Live Steamers 461 Greenwood Park Dr. S., Greenwood Johnson County Park, 844-462-7342 Nineveh/Prince’s Lake www.regmovies.com 765-342-7069 www.IndianaLiveSteamers.org 50 BeLocal 2020
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