For the past three decades, the Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc., has focused on improving the quality of life of individuals residing within the Wabash Valley. With its mission of engaging people, building …
On the banks of the Wabash River in Sullivan County, Indiana lies a very small town by the name of Merom. Its name, Merom, means high place on the river and it commemorates the Battle of the Waters of Merom, …
Clay City, Indiana was established in 1873 as a railroad town. Like many other rural south Central Indiana towns, its origins revolved around the two predominant commodities: coal and rail. After going through several different name iterations, the community settled …
“Growth is the only guarantee that tomorrow will be better.” — Brook Reinoehl, President of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce
Brazil, Indiana started as a “Gold Rush” type of town in the 1850s; but instead of gold, the rush …
During the last weekend of September, the community of Cory comes alive for the annual Cory Apple Festival. The festival not only funds the Perry Township Cory Volunteer Fire Department, but it’s also a way to remember and celebrate the …
William Shakespeare wrote, “Though she be but little she is fierce.” While the famous author was not writing about the town of Staunton, it may be the perfect description of the Clay County town.
Staunton is a town in Posey …
Center Point, Indiana was named from its position near the geographical center of Clay County. The town originally sat on the main road from Brazil to Bowling Green, and was founded in 1856 in an attempt to become the new …
The communities of Bowling Green and Poland are agricultural communities within West Central Indiana’s Clay County. While they may be small compared to surrounding towns, both have rich histories and are home …
Wabash Valley Community Foundation and Arts Illiana Announce 30th Anniversary Art Collection Call for Artists and Request for Qualification
For 30 years, the Community Foundation has assisted individuals, families, and businesses to create permanent endowments that support charitable organizations and …
