INDIANA: Forgotten, Sleepy Towns In A Quiet Corner Of The State

That little house by the tracks in front of the water tower there is where farmers and townsfolk come for water for spraying crops , watering cattle , cisterns for drinking water, etc. Drive up under spigot, fill tank and carry on . Thanks

My father was raised in Ladoga Indiana in the 1930s and I just found out through DNA that his father (born in 1891) was from Lyons Indiana - have spent a lot of time researching small Indiana towns where relatives lived and your video helped me imagine the small town atmosphere that my Dad and Grandfather experienced - thank you!! Your videos are all quality content, have been watching for several years now.

I'm from a small town in Southern Indiana on the Ohio River and I love it. We have shopping, although not lots like bigger places. But when I was younger and really wanted to do some shopping there were bigger cities to go to. Evansville is only about a hour away, Louisville, Ky is a little over an hour. One thing is we don't have the traffic bigger places have, we don't have the crime, don't get me wrong, we have crime, but nothing like bigger cities. Plus side of living in here is the scenery is beautiful and its nice and peaceful. You can walk down the street even at night, and be safe. So everyone can put us down and make fun, but I wouldn't want to live any other place. If you were born and raised in the big city you're use to it and I guess you can't imagine liking in here, but I love it. Its not perfect but now days with, with the internet you can get anything you want on line. I do love your program and its nice to see how people live other places. There's lots of fishing and hunting in our area too. Thanks and have a good day! Looking forward to seeing your next video

The house at 311 W Broadway Street, Shelburn goes for $162,500. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1396 sqft. Built in 1959 with a quarter acre lot. Very expensive for a town like this.

I don't know why but the best part of these videos to me is seeing the old, decayed and in most cases abandoned downtowns. I imagine in my nostalgic mind what they looked like after say WW2. Those downtowns were probably vibrant and fully occupied with lots of folks enjoying the area. The place to go and be seen. All those folks who enjoyed those downtowns who are probably long deceased. Fast forward 80 years to what we see today. Some of your video's have old downtowns that are still very vibrant and active. Those are neat to see as well.

Indiana is a fine state and has a twist of the Midwest and a touch of the south in many areas. Joe thanks for showing this area. 2024 is a milestone and promises to be exciting and I can't wait to be a part of it. Tell Niki hello. Travel safely

I am old and can't travel any more. I enjoy everything about your organized videos of the small towns. It is easy to imagine life there back in the day. The Victorian flourishes of the homes in Farmersburg, and the stately old brick businesses are a highlight for me.

That stained glass rotunda is probably Tiffany, they were doing stuff like that to order with those unique Tiffany colors when that courthouse was built. That means it would be worth several million dollars at the least and 30 million at the most. Just for the glass.

I used to drive through those towns hundreds of times back in 2000-2002 when I attended Vincennes University right down the road from Sullivan... And in almost 25 years they haven't changed... Thanks for this Joe!

It's always a pleasure to watch your Films! Joe and Nic 4 ever 🇺🇲

Joe and Nic's videos are very confronting to watch. I'm looking forward to your third anniversary, along with the video. Nic, I just had an idea for fun: make a coffee table book with your best shots. Nic, I know you're just looking for more projects. Two thumbs up, and Subscribed.

Hi Joe Thanks for posting this video on nice little towns of Indiana. Many viewers, even Americans must have got chance to explore rural America vicariously through all the past videos you posted on countryside life of America. Many sprouting wanderers will follow your suit as these videos must have aroused and stirred their interest to know, understand and study this side of life in America. Waiting for the next video. Good luck. 👍

Joe all the way from London UK I love your videos they're so relaxing and interesting thank you 😅

This was really cool. I could feel the ambiance of the places, as if I was there. The houses look nice and even though I live in a major city I could enjoy the charm of one of these small towns. 👍🙂

An awesome video ! I always enjoy the small country towns ! Some gorgeous old homes ! Cute cats ! Thank you so much, Joe and Nic.😊💗

Hi Joe and Nic! Congratulations on approaching your three-year anniversary on YouTube! I am so excited for your upcoming videos over the next couple of months AND that retrospective video sounds AWESOME! I really appreciate your style of filming and narration. You have a knack for understatement that allows us to make our own conclusions. And Joe, you are really nailing the beaux arts pronunciation! These three towns give us a good glimpse of small-town Indiana and small-town Midwest. Twenty years ago we moved to a small town in Wisconsin and I have never looked back (but I admit to nostalgia for Chicago every time I visit there)! When we first moved here after a lifetime of big Midwestern urban areas, it felt like I was on vacation. And we are lucky to have most of everything we need right here in town: post office, pretty good grocery (not named Ralph's LOL), great library system, and very little traffic. Keep on keepin' on, Joe and Nic. I look forward to your videos every week! 💜❤💚

Nice one! Just for a giggle, every time I hear you say "as a whole", I say "hey, what did you call me?". LOL

Been waiting on this one all week. My family on my moms side has always lived in Vincennes. How remarkable it was in the 195O’s and 60’s.

Hi there, Joe & Nic. At 17:22, the pipes are for filling containers & tanks with water for the people of the area. Don’t know if they have to pay for it or not; but here in Seymour, Texas where I live the people have to pay for it. At 23:26, might be a Challenger or a Charger. At 23:35, a long bed Dodge Pickup; 70’s or 80’s probably (looks in great condition)!!

Thanks again I love seeing these small towns Indiana the heart of America