Indiana and the lost city of Atlantis may have more in common than you think. That’s because Indiana is home to a sunken city kind of like Atlantis. It’s true! Never heard of Monument City? You’ll have to take a look for yourself.

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Monument City is a small town in Indiana quite unlike any other. This tiny town was abandoned in the 1960s when Indiana decided they needed to build the Salamonie Reservoir in order to prevent massive flooding.
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While the reservoir did help solve the problem of flooding, it also put the former Monument City and its remaining structures completely underwater.

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You might remember that in 2012, we had a pretty rough drought. Nearly 50 years after being submerged underwater, Monument City was emerging once more.
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This drought offered an incredible view of a city most of the Hoosier State had forgotten about, but for residents who lived there or remembered the city, it was a remarkable experience to witness again. Check out the below video to see for yourself.

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