Welcome to Indiana County. We who live here are proud of it's history and it's future. If you enjoy outdoor sports, cultural enrichment, excellent dining and exceptional facilities, including the new Jimmy Stewart Museum, you are going to like it here.
Nestled in the heart of Western Pennsylvania, Indiana offers small town living with the option of big city shopping and events. We are only one hour from Pittsburgh and Greensburg. Our shopping malls offer something for everyone. Our downtown has been newly restored and also offers the shopper a fine selection. Restaurants abound here. There is something for everyone's taste from fast food restaurants to gourmet cuisine.
We are very proud of our educational facilities. From cradle to college, Indiana can start your child on the right path. A Montessori School, as well as nursery and day care schools are available. Our grade schools, junior and senior high schools meet high scholastic standards as well as offer a variety of sports such as football, swimming, soccer, golf, hockey, wrestling and basketball. One of the finest universities in the country makes its home here. Indiana University of Pennsylvania or IUP as it is affectionately called, has an enrollment of over 13,000 students.
Of outdoor sports and summer fun are your thing, we are blessed with Yellow Creek State Park, Blue Spruce and Twolick Parks, where swimming, fishing, boating and skiing are yours to sample. Youngsters will enjoy the roller and ice hockey rinks, several playgrounds, swimming pool at Mack Park and Little League. We also have many golf courses, both private and public.
When it comes to health care, you are entering one of the finest hospitals and health care areas. Indiana Hospital is a 300 bed facility that employs a fine staff of doctors and nurses. Adjacent to the hospital is the Indiana Regional Cancer Treatment Center and Citizens Ambulance Service.
We are proud to be the Christmas Tree Capital of the World and the birthplace of actor Jimmy Stewart. You are sure to find something to interest each member of your family in Indiana.