You'll Want To Visit This Quirky And Invisible Town In Indiana As Soon As Possible
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Courtney Johnston
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One of the best parts about living in Indiana is experiencing all of the unique and charming small towns that make our state great. While you’ve probably heard about festive Santa Claus, historic New Harmony, and beachy Beverly Shores, there’s a quirky and nearly invisible town you’ll want to investigate.
Marktown, Indiana is a remarkable town for many reasons. This incredible town has been featured on Ripley's Believe It or Not and is one of the most unique towns in the country.
Marktown is known for being the only town in the country where you park on the sidewalks and walk in the streets. This entire neighborhood was also designed by famous architect Howard Van Doren Shaw in 1917. Original plans called for 28 sections, but only four were completed.
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Marktown has also been nicknamed "Brigadoon." Due to its close proximity to industrial plants and a steel refinery, Markstown is often compared to Brigadoon, claiming it rises from the mists of the refineries every few years.
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For a truly unforgettable adventure to one of the nation's coolest small towns, be sure to visit Marktown in northwestern Indiana.
Have you ever heard of this historic and almost invisible town in Indiana? For more cool small towns in the Hoosier state, check out this list.
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