Fountain Park Chautauqua
Fountain Park Chautauqua, Historic district in Jasper County, Indiana, US
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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