Delphi, Indiana

Delphi, IN Real Estate, Delphi Area and Community Information

Delphi, Indiana, is the county seat of Carroll County. The community of about 3,000 citizens is just a 20-minute drive to Lafayette, which lies to the southwest of Delphi.

History

The community is named for the ancient Greek community of Delphi. The Wabash and Erie Canal was constructed through town in the 1840s. The canal allowed boats to pass from the Great Lakes all the way to the Ohio River. At 460 miles in length, the Wabash and Erie Canal was the longest artificial waterway ever constructed in North America. Excessive repair costs and competition from the railroads doomed the project, and the canal ceased to operate in the 1850s.

Parks and Recreation

Canal Park in Delphi includes many hiking trails. Some follow the paths trod by pack mules pulling boats through the canal over a century-and-a-half ago. The park also offers residents that have invested in Delphi IN real estate picnic opportunities.

Attractions and Activities

The Canal Park Interpretive Center celebrates the history of the Wabash and Erie Canal. The children will enjoy operating a miniature boat through a small stretch of canal, and they can dress in period attire. Head below deck to see the living quarters of a replica canal boat. The canal center includes a gift shop and historic oil paintings that depict canal life in the mid-19th century.

The volunteers at Pioneer Village offer walking tours of the Reed Case House. Reed Case was a contractor that was involved in the construction of the Wabash and Erie Canal. Today, his Federal-style residence is the centerpiece of a recreated village that includes many historic structures, including the Bowen cabin, log school house, Kuns cabin, Speece shelter, fur trappers cabin, blacksmith shop and Robinson smokehouse.

Events

The Canal Days festival in Delphi is a Fourth of July celebration that features narrated walks, kids activities and varied cuisine and beverages. The replica canal boat, the Delphi, takes attendees on rides in the historic canal.

The Old Settlers Festival is a four-day August event that first began back in 1855. Those with Delphi IN homes will want to learn more about the unique history of this area by attending this special festival that is centered in the courthouse square. Opera house tours are offered along with carnival rides and crafts exhibits.

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The Delphi Community School Corporation serves the west central part of Carroll County, including Delphi and the townships of Deer Creek, Jackson, Liberty, Madison, Rock Creek, and Tippecanoe. It is governed by a board of seven representatives.

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