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Places to call home
Cicero Nestled at the north end of Morse Lake, Cicero's heritage goes back 165 years. The first settlers arrived in the late 1820's and the Town of Cicero was platted in 1834.
Today, Cicero has been transformed from a rural, country town to one of county's most desirable places to live in the years since the opening of Morse Reservoir in 1956. The wave of growth and development that has impacted Hamilton County for the past decade, is making its way north bringing with it amenities and opportunities that continue to enhance the quality of life in Cicero.
Arcadia Small town charm abounds in this community of nearly 2,000 residents. The downtown area along 266th Street is lined with small shops featuring local artwork, quilts, furnishings and more. Home of the Hamilton Heights Huskies, this small community demonstrates its hometown pride with the annual Husky Homecoming Parade.
Atlanta
Local historians have traced the roots of this northern point of Hamilton County to its first settlers in 1834. The town that devloped became known as "Buena Vista" until it was renamed "Atlanta" in 1885.
Today, this small community offers a variety of attractions from the Atlanta Music Hall where live music is performed each weekend, to a perfume shop where you can mix your own fragrance.
Each year the town welcomes thousands of visitors to its annual "new Earth Festival" where there is something for everyone to enjoy. The festival s held the 4th weekend of September every year. Enjoy a weekend looking for arts, crrafts, antiques and collectibles at one of the largest festivals in the state.
Small Towns
 As interesting as life in Indiana’s big cities can be, the true hallmark of Indiana living is found in the small towns located all over the state. Here you’ll find some of the symbols of America at its best: picturesque main streets leading to historic town squares, quiet neighborhoods lined by white picket fences and tall maple trees, high school gymnasiums filled to the rafters with basketball fans, and community events for every season.
Natural Landscape
Relatively flat farmland comprises the majority of Indiana’s terrain. The state’s fertile soil and nearly unbroken topography create the perfect setting for millions of acres of cropland. The southernmost portion of the state contains rolling limestone hills and scenic river valleys.
Economy
Most think of Indiana’s agricultural contributions to the nation, but manufacturing is actually the single most important activity in the state in terms of economic impact. Farmland does cover some 6.1 million acres of Indiana, and corn is the leading crop grown in most years. The state also produces significant quantities of wheat and soybeans.
The various service industries employ a sizable portion of the population, in part due to the state’s role as a transportation hub. Wholesale and retail trade industries are prominent in commercial centers around the state.
Culture and Recreation
In Indianapolis, you will find the Indianapolis Museum of Art and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, as well as the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is considered one of the best symphonies in the Midwest. Symphony orchestras also perform in Fort Wayne, South Bend, Terre Haute, and Evansville.
Hoosiers also have a strong affinity for sports and recreation. Outdoor activities are popular throughout the state, as are auto racing and football. No sport in Indiana surpasses basketball in popularity. High school games are major events in towns around the state. Loyalties to college teams also run deep, and at the professional level fans can root for the Indianapolis Pacers.
Indianapolis has long enjoyed a reputation as a major crossroads for the nation, but recently Indiana’s capital has established itself as a world-class city in its own right. Downtown Indy is rich with attractions, cultural institutions, historic sites and shopping districts. One of the largest cities in the Midwest with over 800,000 residents, Indianapolis is quickly transforming into one of the nation’s most thriving metropolitan centers.
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