Chamber of Commerce
309 N. Green Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Tel: 362-6800 Fax: 364-6900
Email: candy.hodges@comcast.net
Website: www.crawfordsvillechamber.com
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Communications and public relations organizations for Montgomery County working to attract new industries and encourage expansion of present industries; provides small business counseling and assistance with start-up; provides community information, including access to several databases; lists of local service providers; recognizes youth achievement; creates more trade for retail businesses; acts as a voice for the community.
The Rotary Jail Museum
225 N. Washington Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Tel: 362-5222
Email: oldjailmuseum@accelplus.net
Website: www.oldjailmuseum.net
Hours: Season, March through December. Wednesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm.. Sunday, 1-5pm.
Monday/Tuesday tours and large group tours available by appointment.
The jail, built in 1882 served Montgomery County until 1973. This unique structure was the first rotary jail built and the only one still turning.
General Lew Wallace Study & Museum
P.O. Box 62, 200 Wallace Avenue, Crawfordsville, 47933
Tel: 362-5769 Fax: 362-5769
Website: www.ben-hur.comEmail: study@ben-hur.com
Located in the private study of Major General Lew Wallace, author of Ben Hur, the museum contains items collected by Wallace during his life as an author, soldier, statesman, artist, violinist, and inventor. Wallace often wrote his literary works on the grounds of the study.
League of Women Voters
P.O. Box 101, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Tel: 339-3166
Email: lmvmontgomerycounty.org
A nonpartisan organization that promotes the informed and active participation of citizens in government. The League influences policy through education and advocacy at local, state and national levels. All citizens – women and men—who are 18 or older, may become members. Annual dues is $40. Membership includes the local chapter, and well as state and national Leagues.
Montgomery County Economic Development
309 N. Green Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Tel: 362-6851Fax: 362-6900
Website: www.mcedinc.com
A countywide economic development organization that provides workforce development assistance to industries; assists with industry expansions and attractions to the community; and serves as a liaison between industry, educators, government, and the community. Services are available to existing and potential industry.
Montgomery County Visitors Bureau
218 E. Pike Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Tel: 362-5200 or 800-866-3973Fax: 362-5215
Website: www.crawfordsville.org
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturday Hours Mar-Nov 10 am - 4pm
Provides tourism information (local and statewide) to visitors, industry, and local residents. Also sets up group tours and provides a step–up tour guide.
Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County
222 South Washington Street
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
765-362-2242 x 622
765-362-4622
Free museum. Currently has FREE summer program opend to children of all ages.
Museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm.
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