Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame Source: Mr.Emre.B / shutterstock Baseball You can take a tour of the mill, see the waterwheel and intricate system of gears in action and savor the peaceful riverside at the rest area. The current structure uses elements from its predecessors, including the millstones, which are French in origin and were brought here more than two centuries ago. This was replaced by another mill in 1865, which was dismantled after flood damage in the 1960s. The first was here as early as 1817, shipping its flour by flatboat as far as New Orleans, and was used by a young Abraham Lincoln in 1828. Built in 2009, the Jasper City Mill is the third mill to be found at this site. Jasper City Mill Source: Jim Bethel / shutterstock Jasper City MillĬlose by in Old Jasper there’s a functioning grist mill, powered by the Patoka River. Head southeast and in a few blocks you’ll come to Old Jasper, the departure point for Spirit of Jasper rides, and home to historic buildings that have been reconstructed, or relocated to this charming riverside spot.ĥ. The Astra Theatre in the southwest corner dates to 1936, and has become a sparkling live performance venue in the last few years. On the square around this landmark is an enticing array of stores for furniture, confectionery, fashion and one-of-a-kind gifts. The traditional heart of the city is the Dubois County Courthouse, built in the Classical Revival Style in 1911. In the last 20 years Jasper’s central commercial district has become more vibrant than ever, adding visitor attractions, attracting new businesses and constructing mixed-use developments.
Downtown Jasper Source: Roberto Galan / shutterstock Downtown Jasper One reconstruction is the Jasper Train Depot, and from here you can board a restored vintage train car for a trip on the Spirit of Jasper. If you can choose when to come, try to be here for the Strassenfest in August, when Jasper celebrates its deep German roots.īy the Patoka River is a cluster of historic buildings and replicas dubbed, Old Jasper. It’s clear that a lot of love has gone into Jasper’s downtown, which has a blend of historic architecture, thriving cultural venues, locally owned stores and visitor attractions.
Jasper has long been known as a center for woodworking, and even at the time of writing the two largest employers were furniture manufacturers. The seat of Dubois County in Southwestern Indiana, Jasper often appears on lists of the best small towns in the country.
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