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Welcome to The Town You Passed
You’ve driven past them—a name on a highway sign, an old downtown, a forgotten building. But every town has a story. The Town You Passed takes the exit to uncover the history, legends and people hiding just beyond the highway. Continue reading
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Madison, Indiana — The Road to Freedom
The Ohio River helped build Madison, Indiana. But for freedom seekers escaping slavery in Kentucky, crossing that same river could mean something entirely different. Discover the people, places and risks behind Madison’s remarkable Underground Railroad story. Continue reading
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Madison, Indiana — The River Town That Time Didn’t Erase
Once one of Indiana’s most important river towns, Madison was built by steamboats, railroads and ambition. Then the routes changed. What was left behind became one of America’s remarkable historic communities. Continue reading
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French Lick, Indiana — The Town That Found Another Road Forward
French Lick had become one of America’s great resort destinations. Then the crowds disappeared, a legendary hotel closed, and part of West Baden came crashing down. It looked like the end—but French Lick’s most remarkable chapter was just beginning. Discover… Continue reading
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French Lick, Indiana — The Town Built Around the Springs
Long before the casino and Larry Bird, French Lick was famous for mineral springs, Pluto Water, grand hotels and visitors arriving by train. Discover how a tiny southern Indiana town became one of America’s great resort destinations. Continue reading
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The Blue Lady of Story Inn: The Ghost Story That Haunts Story, Indiana
Discover the legend of the Blue Lady at Story Inn in Story, Indiana, including decades of guest reports, the mysterious blue light and the history behind the ghost story. Continue reading
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Story, Indiana: The Tiny Town With a Story Bigger Than Its Name
Story, Indiana, is easy to pass by—but behind this tiny Brown County community is a story stretching from an 1850s crossroads to a road lost beneath Lake Monroe. We took the exit to discover what remained. Continue reading
