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Welcome to DAVIESS COUNTY Indiana 2019-2020 Chamber of Commerce member directory & community profile
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26 Contents 6 LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR 7 20 LETTER FROM OUR SENATOR 8 HISTORY 10 RESIDENTS WHO CALL DAVIESS COUNTY HOME 16 28 CHURCHES 18 DAVIESS COUNTY EQUALS MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCKS 20 EVENTS NOT TO MISS 22 UNIQUE EATS & TREATS 26 AGRICULTURE & INDUSTRY 30 16 28 NSWC AND WESTGATE MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS 8 30 IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD 32 DAVIESS COUNTY MAP 34 LODGING 38 EDUCATION 38 Contributing writers and photographers: Kerri Boyd, 46 THINGS TO SEE & DO 50 Melody Brunson, Mike Grant, Todd Lancaster, Greg Litherland, the late MEMBER DIRECTORY Kelly Overton, Lindsay Owens, Tori Peterson and Steve Smith 4 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
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A NOTE [ From the Director ] W elcome! The Daviess County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau is proud to present the 2019-20 Profile and Membership Directory. I encourage you to use this valuable resource to learn about all the many different areas in our region that make this community a great place to locate. Chamber members are the only businesses you will see advertised in this directory and we hope you will take the time to notice those who support our community by being a Chamber member. By patronizing our members, you are helping to keep your money local and strengthening our economic climate. Our Chamber is a strong organization of the business community that unites businesses, professional firms, corporations, non-profit organizations, and government entities. Your Chamber does its best to be a resource to businesses and Whatever your individuals as a clearinghouse for information and events. We provide business leadership opportunities, a forum for the exchange of ideas, interest, we invite communication of community events, and business partnering you to experience opportunities. Members know about the benefits package that comes this place we love along with being members and we are always looking for ways to grow that offering. and find a place to relax here. Please keep this directory and use it as a guide to find those businesses and organizations you need. We have included many different areas like education, health care, churches and events that take place here in our community that make us unique. We use this directory to introduce others from outside of Daviess County to our offerings and highlight key localities of pride. If you are not a member of our organization, please call me so I can explain to you what you’re missing. We are excited about the future growth of anticipated new businesses and hope you will be a part of the momentum we have as well as the commitment to building our strong community. Whatever your interest, we invite you to experience this place we love and find a place to relax here. We consider it to be one of the greatest places on earth to call home. Samantha Bobbitt Executive Director, Daviess County Chamber of Commerce 6 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
A NOTE [ From our Senator ] D aviess County is the perfect place to visit on a trip through Southern Indiana. From touring Amish country to our numerous fairs and festivals and a multitude of outdoor activities, Daviess County has plenty of fun for the whole family! Plan your trip and come visit us soon! We’d love to have you! Eric Bassler State Senator, District 39 APPAREL T-SHIRTS • HOODIES • HEADWEAR OUTERWEAR • TUBIES • MORE STICKERS LOGOS • PRODUCT LABELS • BRANDING CUSTOM SHAPE • WEATHERPROOF • MORE BANNERS VINYL BANNERS • WALL ART • X-FRAME ROLL UP • PILLOWCASE • MORE PROMOS DRINKWARE • SUNGLASSES • JOURNALS CAN COOLIE • OVER 100,000 ITEMS PRINT BUSINESS CARDS • POSTCARDS BROCHURES • RACK CARDS • MORE DESIGN CUSTOM DESIGNS • MOCKUPS LOGOS • BRANDING • MORE FREE FREE SETUP DELIVERY 812-644-7745 888-644-7745 Online info@stickersandmore.com CUSTOM PRINTING & DESIGN SINCE 1995 division of DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020 7
[ HISTORY ] DAVIESS COUNTY The founding of nearby Vincennes in the 1730s by French Jesuits brought more settlers. T he land was claimed William Ballow, who reached the was founded. For three years, by Britain after the Sugar Creek Hills in present-day conflict with the British and Native French and Indian Reeve Township in 1801. New Americans caused new settlements War in 1763, and then settlement continued until the War to stop, and existing settlers built by the newly-formed of 1812 and the town of Liverpool a series of forts to protect them. United States after the American Revolution in 1783. George Rogers Clark, whose victory over British General “Hair-Buyer” Henry Hamilton in February of 1779 secured the Northwest for the United States, reportedly camped in the northeastern part of the future Daviess County in the 1780s. A town in this region would be called Clarksburg in his honor; the name changed to Odon later in the 19th Century. The first permanent white settler in the Daviess County region was 8 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
DAVIESS COUNTY HISTORY After the war, Liverpool was and gas well production. given the more patriotic name of The southern part of the county Washington. After Indiana gained was impacted by the Glendale statehood, Daviess County was Fish and Wildlife area, which was formed in 1817. The boundaries started in the 1950s. The Old Order were altered numerous times, eventually reaching their current state in 1828. It was the coming of Construction of the Wabash the railroad which and Erie Canal reached Daviess provided the spark County in 1847, with the towns of to create much of Maysville and Plainville becoming important canal depots. Although modern Daviess the canal was short-lived and a County as we know it. logistical and financial disaster, it affected settlement of the county Amish, a reclusive, traditionalist through the influx of Irish laborers religious group whose members who stayed and as a means of first arrived in Daviess County in transportation for the brief time it 1868, saw their economic and was open in the 1850s and 1860s. cultural influence rapidly increase It was the coming of the railroad in the latter part of the century which provided the spark to through farming, the construction create much of modern Daviess industry, tourism and a rapidly- County as we know it. In 1857, growing population, now topping the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad about more than 5,000 residents, between Cincinnati and St. Louis not including their neighbors was completed. Washington grew all around the county – a large quickly, becoming the county’s Mennonite group as well. first incorporated city in 1871. During the first two decades of The 20th Century saw the slow the 21st Century, the growth of decay in importance of railroads a diverse manufacturing base (last passenger service was in 1971) and the West Gate Tech Park and small farms nationwide with in the northeastern section of that impact reflected on the Daviess the county has brought jobs County population and economy. and growth. Interstate 69 was During World War II, the Crane completed through Daviess NWSC naval base was opened in County in late 2015, and has Martin County with considerable led to more potential growth effect on the region. Also in the 20th of business and industry on Century, we saw the growth of oil Washington’s east side. HAAG 1764 Troy Road P.O. Box 654 Washington, Indiana 47501 812-254-9500 Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. “You’ll Love Living at The Legends” “Whatever it takes” Locally Owned and Operated For over 10 Years Washington, IN Enjoy resort style living at The Legends Village at our area’s lowest rates for assisted living. Larger apartments — better service — lower rates --- 812-254-4561 a win win for everyone. DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020 9
[ RESIDENTS WHO CALL DAVIESS COUNTY HOME ] Yasuhiro (Yasu) Ito F ew area residents have fellow residents were able to which can be categorized traveled farther than talk until his translator arrived in generically as parts for sunroofs. Yasuhiro (Yasu) Ito to Washington. In 2010, Yasu led a similar foreign make Daviess County His arrival was not without some start-up venture in China, and was their home. trepidation as he was used to the company’s choice to start the Yasu, 61, relocated to Daviess living and working in much-larger production line in Daviess County. County in 2017 to serve as cities; he was concerned about Yasu, the father of two children president of M & C Tech (Indiana being able to attract and retain and grandfather of two (with Corporation); his relocation quality and qualified employees in another grandchild on the way), spanned approximately 6,300 a community the size of Daviess has been with the company for miles, and he believes the trip was County (approximate population more than 40 years as he started well worth it. of 33,000). with the company immediately ”People made me feel welcome,” “As it turns out, Daviess County is after he earned his college degree Yasu said through his interpreter, a great place,” Yasu said, adding, in chemical engineering while in 23-year-old Mari Kubota. He added “everything is great and my (35) Japan. He never thought he would that his first few months were employees do a great job; we are leave Japan. difficult due to communication like family here.” “This has been a very good move,” issues, but, by way of computer- His company manufactures Yasu said, “even though I miss generated translation, he and automotive extrusion products, Japanese food.” 10 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
RESIDENTS WHO CALL DAVIESS COUNTY HOME Bob & Jo Arthur B ob and Jo Arthur have made but friendship and community keep me Washington their home for here,“ Jo noted. 43 years and never once The couple is free to move since all considered leaving. three grown children have been out “This is home,” Bob, a retired of the house, but the pair has no judge, commented, adding, “We never intentions of leaving. have given relocation any serious “Everything we need is here,” Jo said. thought.” Bob pointed out that Daviess County And, that is quite an accomplishment is the ideal spot because it is close as his wife, who grew up in Sullivan enough to metropolitan areas that County, wasn’t certain Daviess County it is an easy drive if one wants to was where she wanted to settle. go there. While friends in Florida have “My graduate work encouraged the Arthurs to sell may have brought me their Daviess County residence and move south, the Arthurs here, but friendship and are not interested. community keep me “It is nice to visit here.” — Jo Arthur Florida, especially in the winter, but Jo was busy with her Georgia Tech we’re too happy University under-graduate work, which in Washington to brought her to Washington in 1976. She move,” Jo remarked. felt welcomed when she arrived, met Bob in the process, and the two have made Washington their home ever since. “My graduate work may have brought me here, LAKESIDE STORAGE Units of All Sizes 1 Month Free, with 6 Months Paid 812-295-5018 5458 N 1200 E • Loogootee, IN DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020 11
RESIDENTS WHO CALL DAVIESS COUNTY HOME Bryan wanted to give Ginger the opportunity to put to use the degree she earned. “She worked various jobs unrelated to teaching to help me through “We knew when we started a family that Daviess County was going to be where we were going to settle.” — Ginger Porter medical school,” Dr. Porter noted. “And I wanted to move back to Daviess County to give her the opportunity to put her degree to Ginger & Bryan Porter use.” Putting her degree to use may be an understatement as she has connected with her students not only at North Daviess, but also the students who check out videos on M YouTube. Her teaching career has omma P, the northern part of Daviess County cemented the couple’s place in Science T and but moved around the country the county. Bryan P, the M.D., and the globe as Bryan was As for Dr. Porter, even though are two who are a doctor in the U.S. Air Force he was content with the war deeply-rooted in after graduation from Indiana life in the Air Force, he knew his Daviess County. University’s School of Medicine. family needed to have a stable Bryan Porter, who has a medical “I loved all of the travel that we did environment. To him, the choice practice in Odon, is married while Bryan was in the service, but was simple: Daviess County. to Ginger, a fifth grade science we knew when we started a family “Once we were here, we teacher at North Daviess that Daviess County was going to were here for life,” Dr. Porter Community Schools. The two be where we were going to settle,” commented. have been married for 32 years Ginger said. and call Daviess County home. They knew Daviess County The Porters grew up in the was going to be there home as For All Your Automotive & Towing Needs We, the owners, are “Caring for you when you need care the most.” Wagler automotive inc. Ed Lee Mortuary has been Locally Owned and in the Community Since 1929 6276 East 1000 North Odon, IN 47562 Bus: 812-636-8177 Fax: 812-636-8171 101 North Meridian Washington 24Hr. Tow: 812-254-3612 812-486-9265 www.edleemortuary.com 12 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
RESIDENTS WHO CALL DAVIESS COUNTY HOME C omfort. wasn’t sure initially what That single word profession he wanted but he sums up attorney was certain — or at least he Brandon Smith’s thought he was certain — he defense for would not land in Daviess choosing Daviess County as County. He had considered his place to practice law and Bloomington (Monroe live. County) as a possibility but felt the pull of Daviess County. “There are so many reasons to live in Daviess County,” It was during his time in law Brandon noted, “and quality of school at Indiana University’s life is one key reason”. School of Law that he had his epiphany relative to where to Not all of those reasons hit practice and live. home until he left Daviess County. “Daviess County is a place that is comfortable and He, as is the case with many familiar, but, more than that it teenagers, was looking is a place of community,” the forward to leaving Daviess attorney commented. County and starting a new life. Brandon Smith “But, the longer I was away from here, the more I realized I wanted to live in Daviess County,” he said. A 2001 Washington High School graduate, Brandon Quality Craftmanship Dependable, Honest Contractor Professional, Customer Satisfaction DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020 13
RESIDENTS WHO CALL DAVIESS COUNTY HOME Job opportunities were plentiful after graduation from Purdue University, but both were in agreement: Daviess County is the place Blane & Hillary Lawyer for them. B lane and Hillary Lawyer after graduation from Purdue “Washington and Daviess County could have chosen University, but both were in have a small-town feel to them,” to live anywhere they agreement: Daviess County is the Hillary said, adding, “but both wished as they both place for them. Washington and the county are are working professions Both were born in Daviess County growing and it is nice to be a part that have high demand, but, to and spent most of their lives here. of that.” the Lawyers, the decision where While both were excited to attend Blane agrees, and notes that his to live was a no-brainer: Daviess Purdue University, both knew — time away at Purdue helped him County. after just one semester — they gain an even greater appreciation For Blane, a pharmacist, and would earn their degrees and for what Daviess County has to Hillary, an adult nurse practitioner, return to Daviess County to work offer. job opportunities were plentiful and also to start their own family. Cathy McKown Copper Leader 812-486-7476 • cathymckown64@gmail.com http://tastefullysimple.com/web/cmkown 14 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
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Churches Alfordsville Loogootee Barr Corning Odon ASSEMBLY OF GOD Township ST. PATRICK’S CHAPEL BAILE CHURCH 54 Hendrickson Lane ST. MARY’S BARR TOWNSHIP 800 E 500 S 700 E 1250 N ALFORDSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHAPEL BETHEL MENNONITE Elnora CHURCH CR 1200 E 9335 N 900 E 6386 S. Church St. Loogootee ELNORA CHRISTIAN 201 S. Meridian St. CHURCH OF GOD - SHILOH ALFORDSVILLE UNITED Cannelburg ELNORA CHURCH OF CHRIST 9054 CR 1000 N METHODIST ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH Highway 57 N MT. JOY CONSERVATIVE 6600 S. Church St. 1049 N 900 E FELLOWSHIP ELNORA UNITED METHODIST 10017 CR 1080 E BEREA MENNONITE CHURCH 105 E. Meridian St. 216 S. Main St. ODON FIRST BAPTIST Glendale 119 E. Main St. OAK GROVE COMMUNITY ODON FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 S. Spring St. 875 E 700 S ODON NAZARENE LIVING WATERS MENNONITE 633 E Elnora St. CR 600 S ODON UNITED METHODIST WACO CHURCH OF CHRIST 602 E. Elnora St. 1 mile east of Glendale Dam SECOND MT. OLIVE Maysville 12220 E SR 58 MAYSVILLE UNITED METHODIST PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH U.S. Business 50 W 15008 900 E UNION CHAPEL MENNONITE Montgomery CHURCH FIRST MENNONITE 10703 E. 1400 N 8002 E 550 N MONTGOMERY CHRISTIAN Plainville CHURCH PARKVIEW CHRISTIAN U.S. Highway 50 E 800 S. West St. MT. OLIVE MENNONITE CHURCH PLAINVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 378 S 800 E 283 Williams St. PROVIDENCE MENNONITE PLAINVILLE UNITED METHODIST 4738 E. U.S. Highway 50E CHURCH 102 Church Lane ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 305 N. Second St. CANNAN FELLOWSHIP CR 550 E ZION AMISH-MENNONITE CR 900 E 16 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
CHURCHES Raglesville EBENEZER GENERAL BAPTIST MT. OLIVET CUMBERLAND 400 Oak Grove Road PRESBYTERIAN RAGLESVILLE UNITED SR 57 S METHODIST FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH 9956 N. Cross St. 1704 SR 57 S NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 559 E 100 S Washington FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 100 E. Walnut St. OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC ANTIOCH CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHURCH 3007 E U.S. Highway 50 E FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 315 N.E. Third St. 117 N.E. Third St. AIKMAN CREEK CHURCH PLEASANT HILL UNITED E 700 South FOUNTAIN OF LIFE UPC METHODIST CHURCH 1600 S 75 E 4587 S 100 E BETHANY CHRISTIAN 1139 S. SR 57 FREE METHODIST ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL 1155 Troy Road 509 E. Walnut St. BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH-SOUTH GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SOUTHWIND WESLEYAN 3709 South 50 W 1002-1/2 N.E. Sixth St. 1782 Troy Road BETHEL UNITED METHODIST GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH-NORTH 418 Highland Ave. 2893 SR 57 919 N SR 57 HARVEST FELLOWSHIP TRINITY GOSPEL TABERNACLE BEULAH AME 200 W. Main St. 1600 State St. 805 W. Walnut St. KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH VEALE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH CENTRAL CHRISTIAN WITNESSES BIBLE BAPTIST MISSION 10 W. Van Trees St. 150 S 175 E 1351 S. St. Rd. 57 1793 S 75 E CHRIST UNITED METHODIST VICTORY COMMUNITY CHURCH BREAD OF LIFE - FULL GOSPEL WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY OF 104 N. Meridian St. 1419 W Walnut St. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST GOD 1315 W. McCormick Ave. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 320 S. Meridian St. WASHINGTON CHURCH OF 1 E. National Highway CHRIST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH MT. GILEAD UNITED METHODIST 311 Hillside Drive 1604 E. National Highway CHURCH ON THE WAY CHURCH 700 W. VanTrees St. S 100 E WESTMINISTER PRESBYTERIAN CALVARY MISSIONARY CHURCH 110 N.E. Second St. 215 W. Main St. DEEP WATERS 101 W. Main St. DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020 17
[ BUCK$ ] DAVIESS COUNTY EQUALS MORE BANG FOR YOUR More than 32,000 ranked second in the local crime rates and LOOKING TO people already know what an independent state in what SmartAsset terms Overall Value property taxes, in an attempt by SmartAsset RELOCATE? research group recently published: Daviess Index. Daviess County’s Overall Value Index to pinpoint where people and businesses Daviess County County provides quite was a mere .57 behind realize the most value the Bang for the Buck. Jay County as Daviess for their tax dollars. The just may be the SmartAsset, a web-based County’s index was following chart shows best choice you financial planning site, 98 compared to Jay County’s index of 98.57. the rankings published by Smart Asset in could make. released results of its fifth February 2019. 6 annual study relative to The index is the result of Indiana property taxes, researching metrics such and Daviess County as: Quality of schools, It should be noted that “Crimes Rank` County Tax Rate School Crimes Per 100K INDEX per 100,000 people” is estimated 1` Jay 0.62 9 521 98.57 for counties that do not have 100,000 residents. Daviess 2 Daviess 0.76 6 299 98 County’s population (at the time of the study) was 32,777. Data 3 Tipton 0.7 8 386 97.77 used to support the findings is 4 Starke 0.74 2 122 97.06 contained in U.S. Census Bureau 2017 American Community 5 Hancock 0.88 9 368 96.98 Survey, Department of Education, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 6 Lagrange 0.58 8 553 96.6 and State Police or Justice 7 Tippecanoe 0.76 7 434 96.04 Department websites. 8 Franklin 0.63 9 622 95.89 The study is not commissioned by any agency or municipality; 9 Brown 0.49 9 653 98.85 rather, it is SmartAsset’s attempt to identify where industry, retail and 10 Wells 0.53 7 704 95.77 residents might consider locating. 4 Not included in the study is the unemployment rate, which would have improved Daviess County’s position. Hoosierdata.in.gov posted 2018 non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, and not only did Daviess County beat the state average, it posted the lowest unemployment rate in a four-county area. To the right is a chart that compares counties Daviess, Knox, Martin and Pike to the state unemployment rate. The unemployment numbers, as well as data that points to value, show Daviess County provides Bang for the Buck. 18 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
White RiveR valley Antique Association First Weekend After Labor Day Located on Daviess County Fairgrounds - Elnora, IN Admission $5 - Age 12 and under Free Free Parking - wrvaa.org Spring & Fall Events Free Admission Fall 2019: Home Spun Holiday Market 2nd Saturday in November Spring 2020: Swap Meet & Barn Market 1st Saturday in April Fall 2020: Home Spun Holiday Craft Market 2nd Saturday in November
[ ] EVENTS NOT TO MISS JANUARY MAY DAVIESS COUNTY FAIR Fourth week of June NEW YEAR’S HORSE & TACK MEMORIAL WEEKEND Daviess County fairgrounds, Elnora AUCTION CELEBRATION, WEST BOGGS 6 Contact Elizabeth Anderson (812) January 1 PARK 486-8071. Dinky’s Auction Center, Honor those who have lost their 6 Cannelburg lives serving our country with 812-486-2880 a Memorial Ceremony and an evening with candlelight vigil around the park at 8:30 p.m. Call (812) 295-3421. SPECIAL HORSE AND TACK AUCTION On Memorial Day, 3 p.m. Dinky’s Auction Center, Cannelburg 812-486-2880 COMING HOME TO OUR IRISH JUNE ROOTS Summer Picnic – Building on Our WASHINGTON CATHOLIC MARCH 5 SOUTHERN INDIANA SPRING SUMMER SOCIAL First Sunday in June Irish Roots Last Sunday in June 11a.m. – 5 p.m. Elementary & High School Corning Irish Heritage Center, DRAFT HORSE, CARRIAGE Washington grounds 4962 S 800 E, Montgomery AND MACHINE AUCTION 812-254-2781 Contact/More Information: First Wednesday through Friday in www.corningheritagecenter. March com, Vince Sellers @ 617-2688 Dinky’s Auction Center, or email: vincent.sellers@yahoo. Cannelburg com for tickets. 812-486-2880 JULY APRIL WHITE RIVER VALLEY ANTIQUE ASSOCIATION SWAP 3WASHINGTON’S FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL At Washington Eastside Park. MEET Contact Kip Kelly at 812-254-6010. First Saturday in April DAVIESS COUNTY 4-H FAIR South of DC Fairgrounds (WRVAA Starts 2nd Wednesday in July Grounds), Elnora Contact Ben Chestnut CELEBRATE WASHINGTON Washington Eastside Park Third Saturday in June Call (812) 254-8668. 812-636-4209. Heartbeat of Washington event on Main Street Call 812-254-5262. 20 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
EVENTS NOT TO MISS AUGUST 20TH CENTURY CHEVY CAR FESTIVAL ODON OLD SETTLER Third weekend in September FESTIVAL Eastside Park, Washington First week of August, Thursday Call 812-617-5580. through Saturday Odon City Park WINE AND BREW FEST Call 812-636-8218. Last Saturday in September 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. AMISH QUILT AUCTION Main Street and Second sts., Saturday of Labor Day Weekend Washington Simon J. Graber Community Call 812-254-5262. Building, Cannelburg Call 812-296-1775. NOVEMBER SEPTEMBER NORTH DAVIESS COMMUNITY CRAFT SHOW WHITE RIVER VALLEY ANTIQUE SHOW 4 Always Thursday-Sunday after Second Saturday in November North Daviess High School, Elnora Call 812-687-7686 or Labor Day 812-259-2011. Daviess County Fairgrounds, ANNUAL CHANDELIER BARN Elnora MARKET SPECIAL HORSE AND TACK First weekend in September AUCTION DAVIESS COUNTY TURKEY Thanksgiving Day, 3 p.m. - Wilson Family Farms - 5060 E TROT FESTIVAL 350 N, Montgomery Dinky’s Auction Center, Always Thursday-Sunday after Cannelburg $5 admission. Labor Day 812-486-2880 Call 812-486-7745 or Ruritan Park Montgomery 6 Call 812-254-0938. 812-486-7792 DECEMBER WASHINGTON CHRISTMAS PARADE 5 6 p.m. Contact Mayor’s Office at (812) 254-5575. DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020 21
[ ] UNIQUE Eats & Treats Are you dressed up in your date-night outfit or going casual in the jeans and sneakers looking for good eats? Or just looking to buy a new dress or sneakers, or need a quick gift idea for a special occasion? Daviess County has you covered. AMERICAN FAMILY TABLE Second St., Washington, is home GASTHOF AMISH VILLAGE DINING of the now-famous “cronuts,” and A traditional Amish buffet in Known for its huge portions and maple-bacon long johns. Specialty the restaurant, which can host quality comfort food, American cakes and desserts can be made- special events and do catering, to-order, as well as candies and is located in the heart of 6 Family Table Dining, 908 W. National Hwy., Washington, serves jellies. Amish country north of more breakfast than most can eat. There is an ever-changing menu of specials. Most can barely get through their stack of pancakes or breakfast skillets. ACES Upscale fare in a friendly, casual atmosphere, Aces, 908 Bedford Road, Washington, is the 19th hole at Washington Country Club. It features a full-service bar, an extensive beer and wine list, a unique bourbon street menu and tasty salad bar. Open for lunch and dinner, local and regional acts perform almost every Saturday night on stage. BAKERY HOUSE Known for its delicious pastries and home-cooked plate lunches, The Bakery House, 406 S.W. 22 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
REAL ESTATE MERCHANDISERS Is Proud to Welcome our Newest Broker Associate: ANGELA BARNARD I am a lifelong resident of Washington, and I am excited to begin my real estate career. I teach English at WHS. One of the best parts of teaching is meeting new groups of eager students every single year. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family. My husband Tony and I have been married for 22 years. Our daughter Mary is a freshman at IU, and our son Isaac is a freshman at WHS. As a family we enjoy vacationing, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals, and trying new restaurants. Once again, I am excited to begin my real estate career, and I am looking forward to helping residents of this great community find a place to call home. C: 812.698.8228 CONTACT ANGELA FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS: angelakbarnard@gmail.com Real Estate Merchandisers 812.254.1973 510 South St. remax-realestatemerchandisers-in.com DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020 23
UNIQUE EATS & TREATS Montgomery. An 82-room hotel in Little Houston’s is on the move Now with expanded parking or a the village, 6747 E Gasthof Village throughout Washington. Watch for convenient drive-thru, one can Road, offers a swimming pool and the smokin’ grill and stop by. experience ice cream, hard or soft- glimpse of down-home country serve, with ever-changing flavors. living. The village complex is home SCOOPS Open seasonally. Homemade ice cream and ice to several shops and a seasonal flea market on Wednesdays and cream novelties, there is both STOLL’S LAKEVIEW Saturdays from May to October. indoor and patio seating at RESTAURANT Scoops, 420 SR 57S, Washington. Excellent fried chicken on the traditional Amish buffet at Stoll’s Lakeview Restaurant, 155519 U.S. 231, Loogootee, with an impressive view of West Boggs Lake. Stoll’s has a full salad bar and homemade desserts. An in-store gift shop offers baked goods, jellies and décor. EASTSIDE FLOWERS & GIFTS & COUNTRY GARDENS Floral arrangements for gifts and décor, as well as live plants and special orders are available from Eastside Flowers, 107 E. Main St., and the new Country Gardens, 2107 State St. New owner/ operator Charlie Heller at Country Garden can also help you with landscaping and perennials. 5 CHERRY GHOST COFFEE HOUSE The coolest place in town, the Cherry Ghost Coffee House at 424 E. Main St., Washington, carries organic Brown County coffee and espresso, specialty drinks, organic scones and muffins, organic wraps, bagels, and more! With free Wi-Fi for your surfing pleasure, there is also live music every Wednesday and Friday night at 7! LEMON TREE DÉCOR Top-of-line gifts and décor from kitchen items and jewelry 4 to baby items and boutique-style clothing, Lemon Tree Home Décor, 220 E. Main St., in the heart of Downtown Washington, is great for last-minute gifts. Free wrapping available. LITTLE HOUSTON’S BBQ A mobile food cart, for catering or pickup, Little Houston’s BBQ is a family recipe specializing in ribs and smoked chicken salad. 24 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
UNIQUE EATS & TREATS deli meats cut to order. Many local residents have their own meat custom butchered and packed by the Swartzentruber family. Conveniently located in Odon with plenty of parking. PONDEROSA STEAKHOUSE Ponderosa Steakhouse, 5 Cumberland Drive, Washington, where you will find good food and casual family dining. They serve up all-American favorites and something-for-everyone on a full buffet, featuring a variety of dishes including beef, chicken, seafood, sides along with an expansive fresh vegetables and fruit, soups, salads, appetizers and desserts. Food can be purchased by weight to go, with catering options available, including their now famous wings and sauces. A meeting room that can seat 125 is available for special occasions at 5 no extra charge. YOLONDA’S BISTRO ODON LOCKER Named for its founder Well respected not only in Daviess BAMBINI’S & TOP NOTCH Yolonda Bostic, Yolonda’s Bistro, County, but all over Southwest BOUTIQUE 422 E. Main St., Washington, has Indiana, the Odon Locker’s Not sure what your look should brought together the best dishes marinated turkey strips are staple be? Bambini’s, 218 E. Main St., and “From LA to L.A.” She has selected at backyard barbeques and picnics. Top Notch Boutique, 11 S.E. Third some of the finest cuisine from If one hopes to make a BBQ just St., both in Downtown Washington, California to Louisiana. Whether it’s a little more special, then their can help you aggregate a style with a lobster risotto, a succulent lamb turkey strips, teriyaki pork chops their special talent for knowing chop, a set of crispy chicken wings or fresh-cut T-bones are the key. what looks good. Boutique clothing or smoked salmon, her cooking The Odon Locker, 606 W. Elnora and accessories help you get the is sure to please. Offering Saturday St., also makes its own jerky, modern look at both an affordable price and personal shopping 6 and Sunday brunch options, she along with being a full service also has wine and beer available butcher shop, with smoked and experience. in a cozy setting. There’s a private upstairs room or outside patio seating for your pleasure or to rent by the hour. AMISH KOUNTRY KORNER & DUTCH PANTRY Specialty meats and cheeses made to order are the main stay of both Amish Kountry Korner, 3516 E. National Hwy., Washington, and Dutch Pantry, 13014 N. 1100E, Odon. Both offer sandwiches made to order, homemade pies, cookies and other desserts, as well as bulk foods, and unique Amish gifts and décor. Amish Kountry Korner has a new salad bar open for lunch. DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020 25
DAVIESS COUNTY [ AGRICULTURE ] & INDUSTRY W hile some Processing Corporation. The purchased the shops and began to communities company operates a major wet- use them to refurbish rail cars. The might have all mill corn processing operation. It Washington operation is the first their employment produces everything from corn for Eagle in Indiana and in quick eggs invested from alcohol to animal feed. The fashion the company has gone in a single company or industry company employs almost 200 from zero to 150 workers with even in Daviess County the basket is people in Daviess County and is in more additions on the horizon. full of companies that range from the process of a major expansion value added agricultural operations, of its MALTRIN operations. MINING Another traditional industry in to historical heavy industry, to Both GPC and Perdue are major Daviess County is coal mining. At companies involved in the modern purchasers of corn in southwestern times the county has had as many defense industry. Indiana. Both utilize hundreds of as one dozen mines in operation. AGRICULTURE thousands of bushels each year These days there is one mine in Agriculture is a major player in the impacting the trucking industry as full operation and another that is in local economy and also in terms well as farms. the midst of getting started. Both of jobs. Perdue Farms provides an IMPACT OF THE RAILROAD are owned by White Stallion Coal estimated 1,000 jobs in the area. When Washington was just of Evansville and have around 80 The company is vertically designed beginning to develop over 100 workers. in southwestern Indiana and in years ago one of the biggest The mines are not the only Daviess County includes a large impacts on the town came when employers because of coal feed mill, grow-out contract farms, the railroad shops opened on the in Daviess County. Trucking, plus hundreds of jobs in the turkey city’s west side. Those shops have machinery and support businesses processing plant. gone through a lot of changes also provide jobs. McAllister Another value-added business over the years, but they are still a Machinery has more than 50 making a difference in the major part of the local job picture. employees providing equipment Daviess County economy is Grain Two years ago Eagle Railcar and support to the coal mines still operating in southern Indiana. NEWER COMPANIES Some of the newer companies in Daviess County are also making a big impact. M&C Tech became the first Japanese owner company to open along I-69. The firm makes plastic parts for the auto industry. It is on the way toward hiring as many as 100 people as it expands its shifts. Another growing neighbor to M&C is Isoflex Packaging. The plastics company has three lines making plastic packaging for industry. Another plastics operator is Berry 26 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
DAVIESS COUNTY HISTORY Plastics just outside of Odon. The businesses along the roadway that states and now has a focus on the subsidiary of Evansville-based Berry include cabinet shops, sawmills, an national market. Plastics has gone through several auction house, produce center and One thing southern Indiana expansions and makes plastic film two large community buildings. is known for is the furniture for business and industry. CLOTHING industry and Daviess County has Daviess County has its own corner its own little piece of that. Olon of the clothing business. NASCO Industries has its North American Industries has around 100 workers Headquarters in Washington. The turning out outerwear for the oil, company specializes in building utility and energy industries. The drawers for wood furniture. employee-owned firm has had so Northern Daviess County is a mix much success it is expanding. of Amish-based business and Another clothing company, and some high-tech operation. Alion again one that has more to do with Science and Technology built a utility than fashion, is Tri-Star Glove. major operation in the WestGate The Plainville-based business has Technology Park where it repairs been in operation since 2001, equipment for the aviation industry, employs around 50 people and Applied Logistic Services in Odon makes gloves for the auto industry. provides professional services to AMISH COMMUNITY Crane, while family-owned Stoll Those modern operations are A DIVERSE MIX Brothers Lumber has seen growth found alongside several successful Cornelius Manufacturing, between because of the WestGate @ Crane businesses in the Daviess County Elnora and Odon, sits right on I-69. Tech Park development and its Amish community. K&K Industries, The company makes its uniquely strong work ethic and attention to Daviess County Metal, and Graber designed Corn-pro trailers there the details. Post Buildings employ hundreds that have become very popular of people. The companies build with people moving small numbers trusses and put up buildings all of livestock. over the eastern half of the United Belt Tech Industrial, south of States. Amish work crews totaling Washington, 1996 S 300 W, serves more than 100 are working the coal and power producing throughout the Midwest with these companies in the area. Establishing companies. a reputation for quality work, The entire area along CR 900E is business grew quickly that first a growth area for Amish-based year leading to the need for business. The county has been a larger facility to handle an participating in a muti-million dollar increasing inventory of belting, expansion to allow the trucks that pulleys, bearings, shafting, etc. supply the businesses to safely Headquartered in Washington, its operate with the more than 100 territory has expanded into multiple Lemon Tree 220 E. Main Washington, In 812-674-2165 We carry Mud Pie, Luca & Danni, Nora Fleming, Blue Q, Mud Love, Jelly Cat and much more! Store Hours Monday-Friday: 10 am - 5 pm Saturday: 10 am - 3 pm; Sunday: Closed Facebook: Lemon Tree Home Décor Instagram:Lemontree_homedecor DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020 27
[ GOOD NEIGHBORS ] NSWC AND WESTGATE MAKE G ood neighbors are not USN ship and submarine and Main priorities in the Crane hard to find in Daviess even provides support for foreign product mix include cybersecurity, County and those military sales for ally countries hypersonics, trusted electronics, in the job market or such as Australia and Saudi Arabia. threat modeling, predictive who are looking for Supporting the warfighter is the analytics, human systems business opportunities may not number one priority for NSWC’s engineering, artificial intelligence, find a better neighbor than Naval employees, of which about 10 modeling and simulation. Surface Warfare Center, Crane percent are Daviess County Daviess County residents Division, which is located just residents. NSWC employs about employed at NSWC earn across the Daviess County border 3,400 people; of whom 73 percent approximately $26.1 million in Martin County. are scientists, engineers and annually. Further, Daviess County NSWC is a high-tech agency technicians, and 296 are Daviess businesses account for $8.2 million that provides support to the U.S. County residents. They do annual in contracts with NSWC. military, primarily the Navy, but business totaling more than $1.4 Businesses interested in doing also provides technical support for billion. Crane Army Ammunition business with NSWC can the Naval Air Command, Marine Activity employs another 800 participate in the Buy Indiana Corps, Special Operations and Air staffers. Days, an event conducted Force. Employees at NSWC ensure With more than 1 million annually at French Lick Resort. our troops are able to operate and square feet of offices and maintain equipment designed to A new multi-county and state laboratories, Crane provides a agency group, White River Military help the warfighter complete its distinct advantage in sensors, mission and return home safely. Coordination Alliance, was formed communications, mobility, special in 2019 to “aggressively support,” NSWC Crane is responsible for munitions and weapons. equipment on virtually every long-term economic development and the creation of military value for the nearly 100-square-mile NSA Navy facility, the third largest Navy base in the world. The base also engages area students, from elementary to college age in promoting career and learning opportunities in STEM, helping more than 6,000 students, and more than 100 teachers in 30 schools in 2018. WESTGATE TECH PARK Defense contractors at the WestGate Tech Park support the 28 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division by providing personnel and physical space needed by the Department of Navy. While the number of employees varies by contract, NSWC Crane Division relies heavily on the contractor support. Ever-changing U.S. Navy needs are met by about 25 different vendors that include: AECOM, Alion, Artisan Electronics, Battery Innovation Center, BrightVolt, CACI, CJSeto, D2D, DTA, FLIR, General Dynamics, GeoNorth, IODD, Indiana University, JRC, McKeane, Precise Systems, Raydar, SAIC, STIMULUS Engineering, Tri-Star Engineering, University of Louisville; University of Southern Indiana, WestGate Authority, and, WILLCOR. WESTGATE ACADEMY Nearby West Gate Academy, a conference and training center at 13598 E. WestGate Drive, focuses on workforce education, government and military contract support, technical transfer and incubation, and conferencing. Its largest room encompasses more than 14,000 square feet of space. WestGate has partnerships with Purdue and Indiana universities, and offers state-of-the-art facilities with built-in audio-video services, 18 private classrooms, two computer labs, professional catering and on-site parking. As part of the academy, The Lock & Key, is a co-working space that houses innovators, entrepreneurs, and today’s problem solvers. It’s an ideal location for the next big idea to become a reality. Consider The Lock & Key when you begin collaborating on your next project, networking with other professionals to discover new opportunities, or individually building your next business venture. Contact Samantha Nelson at sjnelson@prf.org for a tour, membership, or sponsorship opportunities. DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020 29
Neighborhoods Various subdivisions and housing developments make up neighborhoods in Daviess County, with many choices available – from big and glamorous, to smaller, more affordable and practical. F or someone who wants Washington has middle- to low- life, but with neighbors close by in the a piece of land to build, income housing options available more than $250,000 plus range. there is room for growth in in Cherry Tree Apartments on the Odon, a town of about 1,400, has that many of the subdivisions east side and Westwood Crossing small-town feel but with far more and other land available for Apartments on the city’s west side amenities, is located about 20 minutes development. and various duplexes, and through the north of Washington, and is in close Washington Housing Authority with rental options. New to Downtown Washington are several higher-end lofts on the second floor of retail spaces, with stunning details and historic charm. These lofts appeal to many as it puts tenants in close proximity to downtown’s popular amenities such as Meredith Plaza, Main Street shopping and eating. Towns like Montgomery have developed lots in Oakview Heights next to Country Oaks Golf course and Terrace Court just south of the rural Washington has most of the county’s town, both offering a bit of country population at 36.9 percent, while offering amenities like trash pickup proximity to both Interstate 69 and and various Internet options, there are Crane Naval Base. North of Odon next high-end neighborhoods like Green to the base off U.S. 231 is Deerfield Acres, Alexander Estates, White Ridge subdivision. Court, Deer Creek, Bean Drive and Areas near West Boggs Lake also offer Piankeshaw Trail. neighborhoods near the lake itself as Less expensive, mid-range homes part of South Pointe and Meyers Point, can be found north of Eastside Park both located east of CR 1200E, better on Park Avenue, Lakeview Drive, known to locals as St. Mary’s Road. Glenwood Drive and Sugarland Road For more information about housing with average three-bedrooms selling options, contact a Daviess County for about $141,000, plus. realtor. 30 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
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DAVIESS COUNTY MAP A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 LEGEND 29 ROAD MAP OF DAVIESS COUNTY APPROVED BY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON 12/27/16: MICHAEL TAYLOR NATHAN GABHART DAN JONES DAVIESS COUNTY PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY ATTEST: PATTY BALL GRANT SWARTZENTRUBER AUDITOR ATTORNEY INDIANA PREPARED BY: JASON T. HEILE, PE PHIL CORNELIUS HIGHWAY ENGINEER HIGHWAY SUPERVISOR
Lodging Residents, tourists and business personnel find it easy to travel in and out of Daviess County. The county is accessible by a Daviess County is 260 miles number of U.S. and state highways, southeast of Chicago, 100 miles including Interstate 69, U.S. 50, U.S. south of Indianapolis, 200 miles 231, SR 57 and SR 358. north of Nashville and 600 miles northwest of Atlanta. The Daviess County Airport Three major railroads traverse provides service to private and Daviess County, the CSX, the charter aircraft and will also Indiana Southern and the Indiana accommodate business jets, and Railroad in northern Daviess does so routinely. The airport has County. available jet fuel, AV gas, major/ In addition, Washington has city bus minor repairs and aircraft rentals. service five days a week. Lodging is available in a variety of hotels, including: In Montgomery BLACK OAK MOTEL GASTHOF VILLAGE INN 4658 U.S. Highway 50E 6747 Gasthof Village Road BUDGET INN Just off CR 650E 412 E. South St. In Odon CITY MOTEL GRABER GREEN GABLES 1115 E. National Hwy. 8824 N. 900 E HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Odon, IN 47562 1808 E. National Hwy. 812-636-4399 THEROFF’S MOTEL In Washington 2001 E. National Hwy. BAYMONT INN & SUITES 7 Cumberland Drive 34 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
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Education W ashington Believing that active college and career readiness. The Schools empow- high school also partners with the er students to participation is a crit- Vincennes University Early College Imagine, Achieve, ical component for Program, allowing students to earn and Master skills student growth, Wash- dual-credit in several classes as well needed for success in a rapidly ington Schools offer a as through AP (Advanced Place- changing, diverse and technical ment) coursework. society. Furnished with Chrome- wide range of extra- WHSH Broadcasting, a student-run books and iPads, the PK-12 edu- curricular activities. radio and television class, allows cational setting provides students students to learn by producing a dynamic technology-integrated The district’s four K-6 elementary athletic and other activity program- curriculum that challenges and buildings follow an Indiana State ming for the community to enjoy. focuses them on the competencies Standards-aligned curriculum they need to graduate and enter in math, English-language arts, the workforce and college. science, social studies, and the fine arts with remediation opportu- nities and a high ability program. Through partnerships with Crane and the Westgate Academy, STEM, computer science, robotics and coding activities are abundant throughout its elementary schools. Students can also enjoy a variety of extra-curricular opportunities including Just Say No, Spell/Math Bowl, Robotics Club and athletics. Washington Junior High serves students in grades 7-8, while Wash- ington High School’s population is grades 9-12. Both schools provide Project Lead the Way coursework Believing that active participation such as PLTW Gateway, comput- is a critical component for student er science, pre-engineering, and growth, Washington Schools offer bio-medical science. WHS’s Grad- a wide range of extracurricular uation Pathways offer a variety of activities. From the award-win- educational and vocational oppor- ning choir and band programs to a tunities in guiding students towards strong state and national represen- 38 DAVIESS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDE | 2019-2020
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