Fountain Park Chautauqua

Fountain Park Chautauqua is a historic district spanning about 17 acres in Jasper County. The site features a central fountain, a gazebo, a recreational building, and multiple cottages arranged around a circular drive set among wooded grounds.

Robert Parker, president of Remington Bank, founded this place in 1895 as a forum for discussions about religion, science, and literature. It grew to become one of many educational gathering places that spread across Indiana during that era.

The name comes from a fountain that still sits at the heart of the grounds. Today it serves as a gathering place where visitors come for lectures and classes, especially during the summer season.

The site is best visited during summer months when events and programs are held. An 1898 hotel building provides lodging for those who wish to stay while attending activities or spending time at the location.

More than 80 Chautauqua communities once existed across Indiana, yet only about six still operate today. This location is among the few that have kept this old tradition of education and gathering alive.

Location: Indiana

Inception: 1895

GPS coordinates: 40.77920,-87.16170

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:27