Anderson Indiana Real Estate and Community Information!

Brief History

If you are looking to live in a town that has a spiritual atmosphere about it, take a look at Anderson IN. Incorporated in 1838, the town was founded by followers of the Church of God and is the home of Anderson University. In the mid 1800s natural gas was discovered in the region and the town began to grow as people moved in to take advantage of the new industry. However, the gas played out in 1912 and the town began to go through a decline in population. The town soon began to depend on its spiritual leanings and it soon became the Church of God International Headquarters, reviving the towns population.

Parks and Recreation

The citizens are very focused on maintaining outdoor recreation and places for families to meet. While you are looking at homes, take a look at the local parks as well. The town has several local parks with everything from activity centers and dog-walking areas to fitness centers and plenty of shade trees for picnics. You will also find golf courses, baseball diamonds, football and soccer fields, memorial parks, nature preserves and more.

Activities and Attractions

While you are checking out the local properties available, you will also discover there are many exciting activities and attractions in town. You will find things like Good's Candy Shop, the Indy Scream Park, White River Paintball, the White River Zip Lines, McClain's Historical Military Armor Museum, Mounds Mall, Hoosier Park and much more. You will even find local theaters, arts and crafts exhibits and the local speedway, known for having the "World's Fastest High-Banked Quarter Mile Oval." The town also features several Victorian style homes from the early days for you to visit.

Events

If you still want to know about more local events in the area, check out things like the Local Zombie Run, the Soul Food Fest, the 5K Marathon, the Drumstick Dash or Dancing with the Big Stars. There are many local festivals and arts and craft shows to attend, including the Midwest Bearfest, the Annual Bazaar, the Bourbon Tasting Party, the Dirty Girl 5K Mud Run, the Whitestown Brew Fest and the Beers across the Wabash Festival. The town is filled with celebrations and local events for you to attend.

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