Hoosier Jamie Ward’s book Secret Indiana: A Guide to Indiana’s Curiosities will be signed on Saturday, July 5 in Elkhart and Friday, July 11 in Nappanee.
ELKHART Use Secret Indiana to discover the hidden treasures of Indiana. Explore the distinctive and intriguing locations that make Indiana stand out. Learn about a 64-ton fountain that was carried from Brazil to Indiana, an underground tunnel under a bookstore’s floor, and even a jail that turns when a hand crank is turned. This guide will introduce readers to some of Indiana’s most unique treasures, offering a new take on the history, culture, and attractions of the state.
Book signings are scheduled for noon to two p.m. The RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum, located at 21565 Executive Parkway, Elkhart, Saturday, July 5, from 5-8 p.m. Bella’s Books & Curiosities, 151 S Main St., Nappanee, Friday, July 11.
Discover Indiana’s distinctive riches by visiting its landmarks, which tell spooky and gripping tales. From the tranquil shores of Lake Michigan to the metropolitan landscapes of Indianapolis, this book showcases the most diverse locations.
Experience coffee in a former mental institution at Mansion Society and gain a new perspective on the Hoosier State with an interesting geode-based grotto at the Geode Grotto in Jasper.
Attractions like Old Ben in Kokomo provide a window into the peculiarities of Indiana. Natural wonders in northern Indiana, such as the Seven Pillars at Mississinewa, offer historical education and exploration opportunities.
Jamie Ward urges readers in Secret Indiana to explore beyond of their comfort zones, pursue adventure, and learn what makes the state unique by sharing her discoveries.
Indiana has a wealth of unusual, amazing, and little-known places, such as:
- A utopian community featuring an open-air church.
- The world s largest trestle bridge and ball of paint.
- The final concert venue of Elvis preserved as a time capsule.
- The only operational rotary jail in the US, the first of only 18 ever built.
- The childhood home of Little Orphan Annie.
- A coffee shop housed in a former mental hospital
- A pizza shop with a double-decker bus inside.
- The Goldfish and RV-Trailer Capitals of the World.
- Hidden sanctuaries promoting connection with nature and inner peace.
- Libraries, cemeteries, art, bookstores, museums, and restaurants with hidden treasures.
- A 25-foot Bigfoot named Otis.
- Stadiums, abandoned hospitals, churches, and courthouses with their own stories.
- Haunted bridges and sites with many urban legends
- Strange and unusual collections and shops.
- Historical heritage found in a canal, synagogue, coffee shop, and homes.
