Community Profile - Town of Milltown, Indiana

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II. Community Profile
For any Comprehensive Plan to be effective, it should address both the
existing conditions of the community, as well as its needs and desires for the
future. This section identifies those factors that are pre-existing within the
community through a summary of data, trends, and facts about the Town
of Milltown. The information collected and presented in this inventory has
been used as a foundation in the development of this Comprehensive Plan.
As the first step in the Comprehensive Plan process, this inventory identifies
the existing conditions and constraints that serve as a basis for the
remainder of the Plan. Overall, the information reported here will provide
valuable direction to assess the existing needs of the community, as well
as reveal recent trends within the community, county, and region. It is
important to include this information to identify where a community has
been and what natural course it may follow. Utilizing this information in the
development of this Comprehensive Plan will substantiate further actions as
the community evolves in the future.
The following topic areas are included in this section:
A. Location
B. History
C. Population
D. Education
E. Employment & Income
F.
Housing
G. Natural Resources
H. Transportation
I.
Land Use
J.
Community Facilities & Destinations
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A. Location
The Town of Milltown is located along the Big Blue River in South Central
Indiana. The community is divided with a portion of within Harrison
County and the other portion of the community within Crawford County.
More specifically, the
Town of Milltown is
located in Whiskey
Run Township,
Crawford County and
Blue River Township,
Harrison County.
These counties are
bounded to the
north by Washington
and Orange
Counties, Floyd and
Clark Counties to the
East and Northeast,
Dubois County to
the West, and Perry
County to the South.
B. History
The community, originally known as Leavenworth’s Mill, was settled in the
early part of the 19th Century before Indiana became a state. Before the
white man set foot in the area, Indians were prominent along the banks
of the Big Blue River. In fact, Whiskey Run Township derives its name
from a local Indian leader, Chief Ouiska. (Davis & Brockman, 5) Likely the
first settler, James “Dad” Spencer, came about 1808 settling at the mouth
of Whiskey Run where he built a 14 by 10 foot white oak log cabin with
a large fireplace made of limestone taken from Whiskey Run. (Davis &
Brockman, 8) Later he may have been joined by other early settlers, but
no records provide that information.
In 1815, Jacob Swank purchased land containing 160 acres in the vicinity
of the Town of Milltown, but it is not known if he ever resided on the
property. The land was later sold to Seth and Zebulum Leavenworth for
$500 in 1820. (Davis & Brockman, 5) At that time, Crawford County had
just been formed in 1818 from portions of Harrison, Perry, and Orange
Counties. (Pleasant, 1) It was Seth Marshall Leavenworth who first
recorded a plat in 1827 at Fredonia, the second county seat of Crawford
County, approximately seven years after it was purchased. (Pleasant, 151)
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Milling History
Earlier, Seth Marshall Leavenworth, along with his cousin Zebulum
Leavenworth, had helped to build the first mill in the community of
Leavenworth, southwest of Milltown, where wheat and
corn could be ground and lumber sawed. (Pleasant,
48 & Davis & Brockman, 7) But upon the 1827 plat in
Milltown, they commenced to building a new mill, which
is why the community was first known as Leavenworth’s
Mill. (Pleasant, 49) “While he (Seth M. Leavenworth)
co-owned the two mills, Milltown and Leavenworth, he
was very much interested in the navigation of the Big
Blue River.” (Pleasant, 49) He soon rose as a leader for
his community and was elected to represent Crawford
County in the General Assembly at Indianapolis in 1827.
(Pleasant, 49) Later that same year, he sold the mill to
Julius Woodford.
The first election was held in Milltown in 1828 will the
help of Sheriff Totten. In 1833, the Indiana Gazetteer
lists Milltown with a population of fifty (50) people, three stores, a carding
machine, a sawmill, a grist mill, and a merchant’s mill. (Pleasant, 151) In
1833 Elijah Mathews was granted a license to keep store and in 1837,
Manuel Schoonover was permitted to sell foreign merchandise at the Mill.
(Pleasant, 151-152) One of the most important endeavors of the Milltown
community began in 1836, when the Town Board voted to construct a bridge
across the Big Blue River. Construction of the first bridge began the same
year by Dave Miller, but the following year the Town Board demanded
the remainder of the $125 given to Mr. Miller be transferred to Zebulum
Leavenworth, road commissioner. Upon a law passed
by the State of Indiana in 1848, the Milltown Bridge
Company was formed and local resident, Libens (or
Libius) Frisbie, completed the bridge at a cost of $580.
(Pleasant, 152)
Later a grist mill was added by the Woodford Family. It
was located on the corner at end of Main Street and
also had a large store room and several guest rooms.
(Davis & Brockman, 12) “Starting in late 1853, Captain
David Summers and William Gibbs leased the old
mill from the Woodfords for seven years.” (Davis &
Brockman, 12) After changing ownership to a firm in
Corydon in 1859, Summers and Gibbs leased the mill
for two more years. At the termination of this lease,
the Hostetter Brothers bought the mill and with the
experience of Edmund, a millwright who helped built the flour mills of Ohio,
managed the mill. (Davis & Brockman, 13) It was not until 1868 that the old
mill was razed and replaced with a four-story mill.
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“In 1896, the Hostetters sold the mill to Fred Bye, William Daniels, Thomas
Handcock, James Jackson, and William Ross.” (Davis & Brockman, 13) The
following year, Bye, Hancock, and Jackson became the sole owners and the
business became the Milltown Milling Company. (Davis & Brockman, 13)
In 1927, construction of a new dam began approximately fifty feet above
the previous structure. (Davis & Brockman, 14) It was this four-story mill
that stood until 1957 in Town of Milltown. (Davis & Brockman, 13)
Railroad & Quarries
On October 9, 1882, the first train came through the Town of Milltown
following what was first called the Louisville, Evansville, & St. Louis Railway
that connected Louisville, Kentucky to the east and Princeton, Indiana to
the west. (Davis & Brockman, 67) This route was coined the name, the
“Airline” and was used for advertising purposes claiming the most direct
route between Louisville, Kentucky and St. Louis, Missouri. In 1901, the
Southern Railway Company bought out the “Airline” Railroad and ran the
first diesel-electric hybrid engine in 1939. (Davis & Brockman, 68)
In 1866, the Louisville Cement & Water Company of Louisville branched
into the manufacture of Lime and opened the J.B. Speed Company in
the Town of Milltown in 1885 west of the Train Depot specializing in high
quality limestone. (Davis & Brockman, 102) The company built its first set
of Lime Kilns in 1886, which consisted of large limestone rocks lined with
brick. During the early years of the company, the kilns were coal fired, the
rock was dumped into the top, and the high heat drove the carbonic acid
out of the rock leaving calcium oxide or “lump lime”. (Davis & Brockman,
102) The Limestone Quarry continued to flourish and eventually expanded
across the river. Another company soon emerged, Eichel Lime & Stone
Company and began operating a quarry across the river in Harrison County
and constructed a rail spur across the Blue River below the mouth of
Whiskey Run. (Davis & Brockman, 102) Upstream a powerhouse was built
to generate electricity to power equipment under the enterprise of the
Electric Service Company. Until the 1940’s, this powerhouse supplied the
residents of Milltown with their electricity. By 1913, the Louisville Cement
& Water Company, parent company of Speed’s Quarry, acquired the Eichel
Quarry, closed down their original quarry, and focused their operations
on the north side of the Blue River. (Davis & Brockman, 102) Unique to
these Milltown Industries, unions were unable to organize for many years
because the quarry employees were being paid higher wages than workers
elsewhere and gave generous bonuses. (Davis & Brockman, 102) These
benefits for the residents of Milltown did not end with worker salaries,
because, in 1901, the J.B. Speed Company purchased land along Speed
Road and built houses that were rented to employees at reasonable rates,
a company store was opened, and in 1924 they donated land for the new
school. (Davis & Brockman, 102)
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In 1953, the quarry closed and the Southern Railway made plans to reroute the railroad around the Town of Milltown eliminating at least two (2)
trestles and several curves. (Davis & Brockman, 102) Today, what is left of
this thriving economic history includes the abandoned railway corridor, the
stone abutments and pilings of the old railroad trestle over the Blue River
just north of the bridge, the old Lime Kilns, the foundation remnants of the
old depot (razed in 1960), and un-reclaimed quarry pits and caves scattered
across the landscape.
Roadways
As with many thriving communities, “roads played an important
role in the growth of the settlement.” (Davis & Brockman, 18)
The earliest road in the county was the ‘Governor’s Trace’, also
called the ‘Governor’s Old Trail.’ The road, which was used
by Governor William Henry Harrison when traveling between
Vincennes and Corydon, ran from the Buffalo Trace (present
Highway 150) to Corydon, crossing (the) Blue River below
Milltown.” (Davis & Brockman, 18) By 1835, the Indiana General
Assembly had passed a law to construct a road between Salem
and Leavenworth. The road began in Leavenworth, running
through Milltown, and connecting to Salem by the way of
Beck’s Mill. (Davis & Brockman, 18) Another road followed
that connected New Albany and Jasper, traveling east and
west through Milltown. However, when this road was first
constructed there was no bridge across the Blue River and
travelers had to ford the river below the dam. With Milltown at
the crossroads of these two primary early routes, “many people
passed through the (Town of) Milltown”. (Davis & Brockman, 18)
During the 1920’s, the State of Indiana began to consider a State Highway
System and with that they envisioned State Road 64. When developed,
State Road 64 passed through Depauw, Milltown, and Marengo. (Davis &
Brockman, 28) At that time, the road leading west out of Milltown went
down over the hill and across three sets of railroad tracks. “In the 1930’s,
the state made plans to build an overpass above the railroad tracks north of
town.” (Davis & Brockman, 28) Work began on the overpass in 1937 with
R.P. Ollinger of Huntingburg as general contractor. (Davis & Brockman, 28) At
the same time, a new bridge was also built over Whiskey Run and a crooked
section of road was straightened. (Davis & Brockman, 28)
Sources
Davis, Jeffrey L. & Williams D. Brockman. Milltown: A Community History.
Crawford County Historical and Genealogical Society, 2004.
Pleasant, Hazen Hayes. A History of Crawford County, Indiana. Greenfield:
William Mitchell Printing Company, 1926.
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C. Population
To understand the needs and desires of a community, it is important to
recognize the composition of a community’s population. It is also helpful
in planning for the future of the
community and guiding the decisions
that will help the community to
flourish.
According to the US Census Data, the
Town of Milltown had a population
of 932, Crawford County had a
population of 10,743, and Harrison
County had a population of 34,325
in the year 2000. The chart below
shows population data from 1910 to
2000.
The Town of Milltown saw its largest
increase in population between 1920
and 1930 (22.6% or 180 persons)
and has seen a steady increase
in population between 1950 and
1970 (760 persons to 829 persons),
a total of 69 persons. However,
between 1970 and 1980 another significant increase of 17.6% brought the
population total to 1006 persons. Since 1980, the population of the Town
of Milltown has been declining.
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Additionally, both Crawford County and the Harrison County have seen
decreases in population from 1900 to 1930. Crawford County continued to
see a decline in population between 1950 and 1970, while Harrison County
saw a continued increase. However, both counties showed their most
significant increase between 1970 and 1980 (18.2% in Crawford and 25.1% in
Harrison). These county population changes can be seen in the chart below.
[Data from this section was taken from Census 2000 and STATS Indiana.]
Age Distribution
Changes in population can be visualized more clearly by examining the age
divisions of a population by developing a growth pyramid. Using population
data divided into age groups for each sex, a cohort chart has been developed
for the Town of Milltown. The pyramid shape that is formed can be used to
explain recent patterns of growth. The diagram to the right helps to explain
three different pyramid shapes, which identify in general terms the different
types of growth that can occur.
In review of the cohort chart found below, it seems that the Town of
Milltown experienced an increase in population approximately 45-55
years ago (during the 1960’s and 1970’s). This period of growth may have
continued for a few years, but growth has been sporadic, evident by the
distribution of males and females born between 19-39 years ago. However,
in recent years, another population increase seems to have begun, evident
by the increase in males aged 5-14 years old. While much of the cohort
chart shows sporadic, somewhat uneven age groups, when a general
comparison between the
growth pyramid shape
diagram and the cohort chart,
it appears that the Town of
Milltown is experiencing Low
to Medium Growth.
The changing pattern of
increases and decreases in
the population is probably the
most significant point that can
be made by this cohort chart.
It seems when one sex has low
or lesser population growth,
the increase in population is
made up by the opposite sex.
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A positive feature shown in this growth pyramid is the significant number
of middle-aged persons, 35-54 year old age group, having the largest
representation (621 or 29%). Those below the age of 19 or school-aged
(252 or 27%) also make up a significant part of the population. This
is evidence of a positive growth trend among the local population. It
is also important to note that those of retirement age (65 +) make up
approximately 16% of the local population (147 persons).
[Data from this section was taken from Census 2000.]
Race & Ethnicity
The distribution of race for the population within the Town of Milltown
is predominantly white (97.7%). While the State of Indiana remains
predominantly white (87.5%), there have been significant changes in the
racial make-up of the population. However, the same changes have not
occurred within the Town of Milltown.
With only 21 persons (2.3% of the population) that are of any other race
than white, it is clear that the Town of Milltown is not a racially diverse
community.
[Data from this section was taken from Census 2000.]
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Disabilities
A disability is defined as a long-lasting physical, mental, or emotional
condition. These disabilities can make it difficult for a person to do activities
such as walking, climbing stairs, dressing, bathing, learning, or remembering.
They also can impede a person from being able to go to work or even go
outside the home alone. Because of these effects, persons with disabilities
may need special accommodations, such as wheelchair access to facilities
and interpretive stations for the hearing and visually impaired.
Disabilities are categorized as follows:
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Sensory Disability – difficulty with hearing or seeing
Physical Disability – difficulty walking or climbing stairs
Mental Disability – difficulty with cognitive tasks like learning,
remembering, and concentrating
Self-Care Disability – difficulty in taking care of basic needs like
dressing and bathing
Go-Outside-Home Disability – difficulty to get outside the home for
shopping, doctor’s office visits, and other trips
Employment Disability – difficulty with work
The chart below shows the dispersion of different disabilities reported in
the 2000 census. The Town of Milltown has a varied population of disabled
individuals, ranging from physical to mental, as well as many other special
needs. The most significant area is the number of individuals with a Physical
Disability, a total of 118 people and about 12.7% of the population. There
is also a significant number of people who have an Employment Disability
(8.9% or 83 persons).
While these are the most significant
areas of disability, when compared
to the State of Indiana and Harrison
County, the 2000 Census also shows
that the Town of Milltown has a
significantly higher percentage of the
population with almost all disability
types. Additionally, when compared
to Crawford County, the Town of
Milltown has a slightly lower or equal
percentage of persons with disabilities
with the exception of Physical and
Self-Care Disabilities where the
number is slightly higher.
[Data from this section was taken
from Census 2000.]
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D. Education
The Town of Milltown is served both by the North Harrison Community
School Corporation and the Crawford County Community School
Corporation. Two data tables shown below provide details on various
aspects of the various schools that serve the Town of Milltown.
Four communities comprise the North Harrison Community School
Corporation: Milltown, Ramsey, Depauw, and Palmyra. The schools
within this corporation include North Harrison Elementary School, Morgan
Elementary School, North Harrison Middle School, and North Harrison
High School.
There are five communities that comprise the Crawford County
Community School Corporation: Leavenworth, Marengo, English,
Leavenworth, and Milltown. The schools within this corporation include
Milltown Elementary School, Leavenworth Elementary School, Patoka
Elementary School, English Elementary School, Marengo Elementary
School, and the Crawford County Jr.-Sr. High School.
The Town of Milltown is specifically served by Milltown Elementary
School, with students graduating to Crawford County Jr.-Sr. High School
to complete their Primary Education. However, because a cooperative
agreement has been signed between the Crawford County Community
School Corporation and the North Harrison Community School
Corporation, students living on the Harrison County side of the Town of
Milltown also have a choice to attend North Harrison Elementary School,
with students graduating from North Harrison High School.
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Enrollment
Over the past twelve years, the Crawford County Community School
Corporation has seen a steady decline in their overall student enrollment.
Likewise, the North Harrison Community School Corporation saw a decline
in their numbers, until 2007, when they began to see slight increases in
enrollment. The decline in student enrollment between 1997 and 2007
was a loss of 107 students for the Crawford County Community School
Corporation and a loss of 195 students for the North Harrison Community
School Corporation.
Attendance
While reviewing the attendance rates for each school corporation, it
seems that overall students maintain good attendance. However, while
the attendance rates for Crawford County Community School Corporation
have been steadily improving and remain above the state attendance rate
of 96.1%; the North Harrison Community School Corporation has remained
consistently below the state attendance rate, with the exception of 2001 to
2003, and continues to decline.
Graduation Rates
Graduation rates for North Harrison High School have been well above
the State Average of 77.8% both before and after the change in definition
mandated by the State beginning with the 2005-2006 school year. However,
Crawford County Jr.-Sr. High School was dramatically affected by the
definition change and fell below the State Average, after a previous trend of
significant improvement.
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Educational Attainment
The number of persons living within the Town of Milltown that have
pursued education beyond high school is limited to only 33.5% of the
population. Using Sample Data from the 2000 US Census, of the 925
residents of the Town of Milltown, only 612 people are above the age of
twenty-five. Of these 612 people, 205 people have acquired a degree
or pursued some type of higher education, which is 11.1% below the
percentage for the State of Indiana (44.9%). In comparison to other
communities within Crawford County, the Town of English (21.2%) and the
Town of Marengo (21.3%); the Town of Milltown has more people who
have pursued education beyond high school.
The number of people within the Town of Milltown (163) who have not
achieved at least a high school diploma (26.6%) is higher than the State
of Indiana (17.9%) and Harrison County (19.7% or 4,429 persons); but
it is lower than Crawford County (29.4% or 2,082 persons), the Town
of Marengo (31.1% or 164 persons), the Town of English (42.9% or 187
persons), and the Town of Corydon (30.7% or 626 persons). A total of 449
persons (73.4%) have received a high school diploma within the Town of
Milltown, which is lower than both State (82%) and National Averages
(80.6%).
[Data from this section was taken from Census 2000 and the Indiana
Department of Education.]
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Educational Opportunities
The Milltown Area has access to a variety of educational opportunities both
for higher learning, workforce development, and personal enrichment.
Harrison County Lifelong Learning offers a number of workshops and classes
for adults, including Adult Basic Education and GED classes. Additionally, the
Milltown Area is served by a number of Colleges and Universities within the
region.
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Indiana University-Southeast (New Albany, IN)
Vincennes University (Jasper, IN)
IVY Tech Community College (Sellersburg, IN)
Webster University (Jeffersonville, IN)
Decker College (Louisville, Kentucky)
University of Louisville (Louisville, Kentucky)
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E. Employment & Income
The residents of Milltown are employed by many types of employers.
There were 446 residents 16 years of older within the Town of Milltown
employed at the time of 2000 US Census. This is only 48.2 % of the
total population (446/925 persons) and 62.4% of the total workforce
(715 persons). There are 15.9% (147 persons) of the population above
retirement age (65) who may not be in the current labor force. This equals
approximately 32.3% of the population (299 persons) that make up the
“actual” labor force for the Town of Milltown.
[Data from this section was taken from Census 2000.]
Unemployed Workforce
The total number of unemployed workers within Crawford County was
260 out of a 4,930 person labor force. The unemployment rate recorded
for Crawford County in October of 2000 was 4.6% and for Harrison County
was 3.2%, both above the average of 2.9% for the State of Indiana. Again
in 2005 the unemployment rate for Crawford County had increased
to 7.5% and Harrison County had increased to 6.2%, both above the
average of 5.4% for the State of Indiana. More recently, in October 2009,
the unemployment rate for Crawford County had once again increased
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to 10.2% and 9.4% for Harrison County, still above the average of 7.7%
unemployment reported by the State of Indiana. In should be noted that the
significant steady increases in unemployment during this ten year period has
been caused by an Economic Recession.
[Data from this section was taken from the Census 2000 and STATS Indiana.]
Employed Workforce
Manufacturing dominates as the number one type of employer in Crawford
County, 1,184 out of the 4,664 people employed (25.4%), as well as Harrison
County, 3,920 people employed (22.3%). Likewise, the Town of Milltown
also shows Manufacturing as the dominant employer type with 96 out of
the 446 people employed (21.4%). The second largest field of employment
in the Town of Milltown is in the area of Retail Trade employing 58 people
(13.0%).
Below is a list of the top five employers for Crawford County and Harrison
County, Indiana.
Crawford County
• Jasper Engines & Transmissions – Jasper, Indiana
• Mulzer’s Crushed Stone – Leavenworth, Indiana and English, Indiana
• Marengo Warehouse & Distribution Center – Marengo, Indiana
• Area Sawmills
• Regional Tourism – Patoka Lake, Marengo Cave, Blue River
Harrison County
• Horseshoe Southern Indiana – Elizabeth, Indiana
• Tyson Foods – Corydon, Indiana
• Wal-Mart Supercenter – Corydon, Indiana
• Harrison County Hospital – Corydon, Indiana
• South Harrison Community School Corporation – Corydon, Indiana
[Data from this section was taken from the Census 2000 and Crawford
County Economic Development Corporation, and Harrison County Economic
Development Corporation.]
Commuting Patterns
Crawford County has approximately 4,930 persons in its potential workforce
(persons over the age of 16). Of those workers, some work within the
county, while others commute to other counties for their primary place of
employment. The primary counties where workers commute is provided
on maps from the STATS Indiana website showing the approximate numbers
of people of commuters into and out of each county. For the discussion of
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the Town of Milltown, it is important to look at both Crawford County and
Harrison County commuting pattern maps show below.
(It is important to note that because the commuting pattern maps
represent only the primary locations, rather than all commuting locations
inclusively, the percentages below are only approximate representations of
the county workforce.)
Crawford County
Based upon the 2000 Census, at least 2,592 people (31.3%) in the
Crawford County potential labor force (county residents above the
age of 16) are employed outside of the County; thus, we can derive
that approximately 2,072 people (24.9%) of that same labor force are
employed within the County.
While a significant number of persons within the Crawford County
workforce are employed in Crawford County, an additional 584 people
travel into the County from other locations for their primary place of
employment. Of these, the primary contributors are Harrison County,
which provides 264 workers; Orange County, which provides 159 workers;
and Perry County, which provides 85 workers. We can extrapolate from
these figures that there are approximately 2,656 positions of employment
available within Crawford County (584 from outside commuters added to
the 2,072 who remain in the county).
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Harrison County
Based upon the 2000 Census, at least 9,330 people (35.2%) in the Harrison
County potential labor force (county residents above the age of 16) are
employed outside of the County; thus, we can derive that approximately
8,270 people (31.2%) of that same labor force are employed within the
County.
While a significant number of the Crawford County
workforce are employed in Crawford County, an additional
3,784 people travel into the County from other locations
for their primary place of employment. Of these, the
primary contributors are Floyd County, which provides 999
workers; Crawford County, which provides 689 workers;
and Jefferson County, which provides 668 workers.
We can extrapolate from these figures that there are
approximately 12,054 positions of employment available
within Crawford County (3,784 from outside commuters
added to the 8,270 who remain in the county).
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Milltown Commuters
As shown in the chart below, a majority of the Milltown workforce
commutes between 20 and 60 minutes to their primary place of
employment. Additionally,
out of the 233 workers
who commute to work
from the Town of Milltown,
the largest number (37
commuters) leaves their
home between 6:00 a.m.
and 6:29 a.m. equaling
about 15.8% of the
Milltown commuters. The
second and third largest
group of workers is from
7:30 a.m. and 7:59 a.m.
and from 5:30 a.m. to 5:59
a.m. (34 workers and 30
workers respectively), a
total of about 27.5% of the
Milltown commuters.
[Data from this section
was taken from the Census
2000 and STATS Indiana.]
Mode of Transportation
Milltown residents travel to work mostly using the automobile (i.e., car,
truck, van), about 97.5% of the workers. This is slightly higher than what
is found in Crawford County (92.64%) and Harrison County (94.2%), as well
as the State of Indiana (92.8%). The carpooling habits of the populations
of these three areas show that the majority of people drive alone to
their primary place of employment: 81.3% (Milltown), 74.9% (Crawford
County), 81.5% (Harrison County), and 81.8% (Indiana).
[Data from this section was taken from the Census 2000.]
Income & Poverty
In 2000, the median income for the Town of Milltown was $37,344. This is
lower than Harrison County and the State of Indiana ($43,423 and $39,564
respectively). However, the Town of Milltown is higher than Crawford
County as a whole ($32,646), as well as the neighboring communities of
English ($20,870), Marengo ($23,542), and Corydon ($33,823).
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Because the median income is lower
in comparison to the county and state,
poverty levels for the Milltown Area
are an important indicator of the local
economy. A little over 13.5% of the
population within the Town of Milltown
is below the poverty level. Of these 124
persons, 54 are school-aged children
(5.9% of the population).
Other poverty level indicators include
the number of families and children
receiving public assistance in Crawford
County and Harrison County.
For Crawford County in 2008, there
were 42 Welfare and TANF recipients
(less than 1% of the population in 2008),
1,474 Food Stamp recipients (13.9% of
the population), and 883 Free or Reduced Fee Lunch recipients (8.3% of the
total population).
For Harrison County in 2008, there were 109 Welfare and TANF recipients
(less than 1% of the population in 2008), 2,954 Food Stamp recipients
in 2008 (7.9% of the population), and 2,223 Free or Reduced Fee Lunch
recipients (5.9% of the total population).
Further review of those receiving Free
or Reduced Fee Lunches shows that
approximately 48.5% of Crawford
County’s school-aged population is
utilizing this program (883 of the 1822
students between the ages of 5 and 17)
and approximately 35.4% of Harrison
County’s school-aged population (2,223
of the 6,272 students between the
ages of 5 and 17). Further review of
information regarding the students
enrolled at Milltown Elementary School
shows that of the 187 students enrolled
during 2008-2009 academic year, nearly
60% (110 students) utilize the Free or
Reduced Lunch Program.
[Data from this section was taken from the Census 2000, STATS Indiana, and
the Indiana Department of Education.]
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F. Housing
Housing opportunities within the Town of Milltown are primarily singlefamily dwellings with several mobile and manufactured homes scattered
throughout the community. A land use survey identified that there are no
multi-family units, duplexes, or double residential homes located within
the community. The only multiple-unit development is limited to the
Lincoln Hills Retirement Complex located on the Harrison County side of
the Town of Milltown. Below is a chart showing the age of the existing
housing stock within the Town of Milltown compared to Crawford County,
Harrison County, and the State of Indiana.
Single-Family Housing
Homes built between 1970 and 2000 (30 years old or less) make-up 38%
of the housing stock within the Town of Milltown (161 homes). Compared
to Crawford County (62.1%), Harrison County (60.3%), and the State of
Indiana (45%); the Town of Milltown is below both counties and the State
in the quality of housing stock. The largest number of homes in the Town
of Milltown was built before 1939 (30.2% of the housing stock).
The median asking price
of a single-family home in
Milltown is $45,000. This
number is significantly
higher than the median
value for Crawford
County ($32,500) and
significantly lower
than Harrison County
($81,800) and the State
of Indiana ($78,600).
[Data from this section was taken from the Census 2000.]
Multi-Family Housing
The median rental cost within the Town of Milltown is $246 per month.
Compared to Harrison County at $375 per month and the Town of Corydon
at $382, the monthly housing costs for rental units in the Town of Milltown
is significantly lower and comparable to the median rental cost for all of
Crawford County ($276 per month) and the Town of Marengo ($263 per
month).
[Data from this section was taken from the Census 2000.]
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Aging Housing Stock
Aging housing stock within the community can be found in the central
core of the community that is surrounded on either side of the abandoned
Norfolk-Southern Railroad Corridor and the Blue River and scattered along
hills and flat hilltops. Compared to Crawford County (23.1%), Harrison
County (20.8%), and Indiana (41.4%), the percent of aging housing stock
(over 50 years old) within the Town of Milltown is much greater (36.6% of all
structures).
Likewise, there are a number of historic homes within the community
(built before 1939) that may be eligible for the National Register of Historic
Properties. More specifically, the Crawford County Historic Structures
Inventory – Interim Report, identifies 75 residential structures listed as
“Contributing”, 6 listed as “Notable” and 1 listed as “Outstanding”. It should
also be noted that there are several other “Notable” and “Outstanding”
structures listed, but they were not included in this list because they are not
residential properties.
Those homes identified as “Notable” include:
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House – Broadway Street (25-414-01060) Double-Entry DormerFront Bungalow/Craftsman, c. 1915
House – 122 Main Street (25-414-01071) Lazy-T, c. 1890
House – 124 Main Street (25-414-01072) Double-Entry I-House, c.
1880
House – 105 Mill Street (25-414-01081) Dormer-Front Bungalow/
Craftsman, c. 1925
House – 304 Indiana Avenue (25-414-01095) California Bungalow/
Craftsman, c. 1930
House – 308 Indiana Avenue (25-414-01096) California Bungalow/
Craftsman, c. 1920
Those homes identified as “Outstanding” include:
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Byrum Farm – 400 Indiana Avenue (25-414-01099) Double-Pile &
English Barn, c. 1880
It should also be noted that this Crawford County Historic Structures
Inventory – Interim Report was completed in July 2008 and while a recent
survey, it is possible that some structures may have been altered or razed
since their documentation in this volume.
[An excerpt from the Crawford County Historic Structures Inventory – Interim
Report has been included in Appendix C of this document.]
[Data from this section was taken from the Census 2000 and the Crawford
County Historic Structures Inventory – Interim Report.]
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Vacant Housing
Vacant housing may include vacant rentals, homes for sale, and those
properties that have been rented or sold and are not yet occupied.
According to the 2000 US Census, approximately 10.6% (45) of the existing
housing units within the Town of Milltown were vacant. Of these vacant
units, nearly 31.1% (14 vacant units) of the housing stock in Milltown
was “for rent”. This is slightly higher when compared to Crawford County
(4.1% of the vacant units), Harrison (15.9% of the vacant units), and State
of Indiana (15.2% of the vacant units) vacancy rates.
When reviewing the number of homes “for sale” in Milltown (33.3% or
15 vacant units) compared to Crawford County (9.5% of the vacant units),
Harrison (23.4% of the vacant units), and State of Indiana (18.3% of the
vacant units), Milltown has a significantly higher percentage. Overall,
the Town of Milltown has several different reasons for housing vacancies,
which is shown in the chart below.
[Data from this section was taken from the Census 2000.]
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G. Natural Resources
All communities have local natural resources that must be recognized as
significant resources to a community. Often natural resources can affect the
potential quality of life in a community, like in the case of water pollution
and contamination of watersheds, local bodies of water, rivers, streams,
wetland areas, or in a worst case scenario, aquifers that supply local drinking
water. Natural resources are those local resources that must be managed to
ensure that negative environmental impacts are limited or mitigated by some
community, county, or regional endeavor.
Additionally, local natural resources help to provide an identity to a specific
community and also dictate what types of land uses are feasible or even desired.
Understanding what local natural resources within the Town of Milltown and
the potential ramifications of local actions will be crucial as the community
continues to grow and prosper.
Topography
The Town of Milltown is located within the upland areas of Crawford County
along the Blue River. The uplands are usually very steep, while the areas
along tributaries of the Ohio River, such as the Blue River, are nearly level
and gently sloping. Many areas of soils of bottom lands are often prone to
flooding, including the location of Downtown Milltown, which is located
directly adjacent to the Blue River. Because of the terrain, the majority of
the land is forested or utilized as pasture for livestock. However, a small
portion is used for cultivated crops, which are usually located in bottom
lands, terraces, and broad ridgetops.
[Data from this section was taken from Crawford County Soil Survey.]
Soils
Milltown Area soils within the incorporated area of the community are
composed of a wide variety of soil types because of the drastic changes in
the topography of the area. Those soils included are within the Hagerstown
Series, Elkinsville Series, Gilpin Series, and Wellston Series, as well as the
Corydon Series, Crider Series, and Haymond Series in some specific areas.
•
Hagerstown Series (Hagerstown Silt Loam - HaD2 & HaE2,
Hagerstown Silty Clay Loam - HgC3 & HgD3) – These are deep, welldrained, moderately-sloping to steep soils on uplands. Because
these soils have a moderate or high water capacity and a moderate
permeability, surface runoff is medium to very rapid. These soils
are suitable for crops where the terrain is moderately-sloping and
pastureland and forest where the terrain is strongly-sloping or steep.
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•
Elkinsville Series (Elkinsville Silt Loam - EIB2, EIC2, & EIC3) - These
are deep, well-drained, gently-sloping to moderately-sloping soils
on alluvial terraces along streams. Because these soils have a high
water capacity and a moderate permeability, surface runoff is slow
to medium. These soils are suitable for most crops commonly
grown in the area, but runoff and susceptibility to erosion may
affect them.
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Gilpin Series (Gilpin Silt Loam – GIE2 & GIE3) – These are
moderately deep, well-drained, and moderately-permeable
soils found in the upland areas along hillsides and areas along
drainageways. Because these soils have low available water
capacity, surface runoff is rapid to very rapid. Most of the areas
where this soil exists is utilized as pasture or have remained
woodland. These soils are generally not suited to cultivated crops
because the steepness of the slope makes it difficult to use most
pieces of standard farm machinery.
•
Wellston Series (Wellston Silt Loam – WeC2 & WeD2) - These are
moderately-deep, well-drained, moderately-sloping to stronglysloping soils on uplands. Because these soils have a moderate or
high water capacity and a moderate permeability, surface runoff
is medium to rapid. These soils are suitable for crops commonly
grown in the area, but runoff and susceptibility to further erosion
can often be a major limitation.
•
Crider Series (Crider Silt Loam – CrB2 & CrC2) and Corydon Series
(Corydon Stony Silt Loam – CoF) – These soils are also found in the
area in uplands and are both well-drained, gently-sloping to very
steep soils. Crider Series soils are suited to most crops of the area,
while Corydon Series soils are recommended only to remain as
forested areas.
•
Haymond Series (Haymond Silt Loan – Hm) – This soil type is
located in areas within the floodways of the community and
while they are well-drained, they are suited for crops but often
susceptible to flooding.
[Copies of maps from both the Harrison County Soil Survey and the
Crawford County Soil Survey are located on the following pages.]
[Data from this section was taken from Crawford County Soil Survey.]
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CRAWFORD COUNTY SOIL MAP
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HARRISON COUNTY SOIL MAP
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Water Features
The Milltown Area is within the Blue-Sinking Watershed, which is in the
larger Ohio River Watershed. The Blue River, which forms the dividing
line between Harrison County and Crawford County and likewise divides
the Town of Milltown, is one of the more significant tributaries of the
Ohio River. Because of the terrain, water features are usually limited to
waterway corridors. However, some pasturelands and farms have manmade impoundments that form ponds and water reservoirs for livestock and
irrigation. Other waterways in the area include an unnamed ditch or stream
located in the southeastern corner of the community in Harrison County and
Whiskey Run, a stream located in the northwestern corner of the community
in Crawford County.
[Each of these streams and ponds, as well as the Blue River, is identified on
the Water Features Map located on the following page.]
It should also be noted that this section of the Blue River is being monitored
by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) because it has been
identified as an Impaired Waterway caused from its e-coli contamination
likely from failed septic tanks and livestock farms located upstream in
Washington County or Northern Crawford or Harrison Counties.
The Town of Milltown lies along the banks of the Blue River in shallow
bottom land area of the river valley. Much of the Downtown Area and
portions of the community up and down the river corridor are within the
100-year Floodplain as designated by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA). Significant Flood events include those that brought
devastation to the community in 1913, 1937, 1959, 1964, 1972, 1996, and
2008. This floodplain is delineated on the Water Features Map located on
the following page.
[Copies of the FEMA FIRMETTE Maps are
included in Appendix C of this document.]
Similarly, because of the terrain of the
Milltown Area, the soils are well-drained
and any existing wetland areas are primarily
limited to waterway corridors. Specific
wetland areas identified by the National
Wetlands Inventory are shown in the map
to the right.
[Data from this section, as well as the
Wetland Map, was taken from the Indiana
Map website.]
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Environmental Concerns
The Indiana Map website identifies several specific potential
environmental concerns located in the vicinity of the Town of Milltown.
First, an NPDES Facilities, identified as the Milltown Wastewater Treatment
Plant (including lagoons), is located in the southeast sector of the
community in Harrison County on a ridge above Main Street on Woodside
Road. Two other significant sites were also noted as Old Landfills, the
Milltown Dump by the Railroad Tracks along Main Street and the Milltown
Dump and Container Site located at the Old Speed’s Concrete Company
Quarry, located along North Milltown Road. The areas described above
are shown in the map below.
Additionally, it is also important to note that because of the significant
natural resources and habitat provided by the Blue River and area forests
and their specific connection to the regional and local tourism industry,
the Town of Milltown has been cautious in the growth and development of
their community.
[Data from this section was taken from the Indiana Map website.]
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I. Land Use
The use of land directly affects the progress, economic development, and
quality of life within a community. Now and in the future, it is important
to support land use patterns that are compatible with adjacent land uses,
conserve natural resources, reduce dependence on the automobile, alleviate
traffic congestion, contribute to the character of the community, build strong
neighborhoods, enhance economic opportunities, maintain the beauty of
the community, adequately serve the needs of the citizens, and maintain
the existing quality of life. This section and its maps indicate the general
distribution, location, type, and relationship of each of the existing land uses
in the Town of Milltown.
Existing Land Use
As a part of developing a comprehensive plan, it is important to understand
the existing distribution of land uses within the Town of Milltown. As part
of this project, the entire Town of Milltown, as well as the areas within
the potential 2-mile extra-territorial jurisdiction, was surveyed to gather
data about the existing land uses in the community. The survey identified
the predominant land uses for each parcel and in some cases the more
significant land use.
The primary use of land within the Town of Milltown is single-family
residential, with institutional and commercial land uses being second and
third. The following paragraphs describe the different land uses that exist
within the Town of Milltown and the types of entities that are included
within each category.
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Agricultural - While the Town of Milltown is located in a
predominantly rural area, the amount of agricultural land
within the Town of Milltown is very limited. Most of the
land within the current boundaries of the Town of Milltown
has been developed, either for residential, commercial,
institutional, industrial, or recreational uses. Likewise, many
of the areas in the 2-mile boundary area were also identified
as Agricultural land uses.
•
Commercial Business - A historic commercial core comprises
the downtown commercial area of the community and
located adjacent to the Blue River. Some buildings have
been rehabilitated to preserve their unique historic
character and some other commercial buildings and
storefronts are vacant or partially vacant. Commercial land
uses includes many different types of businesses such as
a gas station, a restaurant, a store, and a number of other
smaller locally-owned businesses. No significant shopping
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destinations for area consumers of the community are
located near the Town of Milltown; however, several larger
communities nearby and the Louisville Metropolitan Area,
offer “big box” and specialty retail stores.
•
Home-Based Business - Some home-based businesses
also exist throughout the community. Examples include
two greenhouses and an auto repair business.
•
Industrial – Currently, the Town of Milltown has no
industrial land uses within its incorporated boundary with
the exception of an existing quarry located just outside of
the community along SR 64. Several abandoned quarry
areas are also located within the Town of Milltown along
W. Main Street/North Milltown Road and SR 64, but
because they are not currently in use were identified as
vacant, which is described as a separate land use category.
•
Institutional - Institutional land uses are located
throughout the community and include one (1) fire
station, the Milltown Town Hall, the Milltown Elementary
School, several churches, and a number of other similar
uses.
•
Mobile Home/Manufactured Home - The residential land
uses in the Milltown Area consist primarily of single-family
detached housing; however, there are also a number of
manufactured and mobile homes located within the Town
of Milltown and throughout the 2-mile boundary area.
This land use type includes those residential properties
that contain any form of manufactured housing,
whether a mobile home or manufactured home unless
predominantly utilized as an agricultural use.
•
Recreational - The existing recreational land uses within
the Town of Milltown are limited and includes Baylor
Park and the Cave Country Canoes Camping Area. The
Milltown Elementary School also has recreational open
space and a playground on its campus, but this has been
identified as an institutional land use. Other open spaces
are also located in the community, including the floodplain
areas in Downtown Milltown and along the Blue River,
which may be used for recreational activities and uses, but
have been identified as “vacant” at this time.
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•
Single-Family Residential - The development pattern of
the Town of Milltown is mixed. Because of terrain some
residential land uses have been developed in a traditional
urban residential pattern, including smaller lots, and lesser
front and side yard setbacks. However, some fringe areas of
the community have larger lots, some mixed with adjacent
agricultural uses. Additionally, a rectangular grid street
layout is not present with the exception of the housing
located on the ridge above the Downtown Area on both
the Harrison County and Crawford County sides of the
community. It is also important to note that any subdivided
parcels solely identified for residential uses even if adjacent
to agricultural land uses, were also classified as residential
land uses.
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Transportation – Those properties that are currently being
utilized for any transportation type have been identified as a
transportation land use. This land use type also includes any
properties that are adjacent to an existing transportation
use, such as right-of-way areas along highway and railroad
corridors, such as SR 64 and the Norfolk-Southern Railway.
•
Utility - This land use category includes all utility-related
land uses, such as electric transfer stations, water towers,
and waste water treatment facilities, as well as other places
deemed as a public use.
•
Vacant Land – Undeveloped land that is not agricultural,
such as those properties being utilized as pastureland or
for crops, has been identified as “vacant”. Vacant land also
includes wooded areas, steep slopes, abandoned quarries,
and floodplain areas.
[The maps on the following pages show the location of existing land
uses within the Town of Milltown and within the allowable 2-mile
Extra-Territorial Boundary Area.]
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Existing Zoning
Regulating the land use of a community is commonly conducted through
the use of a Zoning Ordinance where zoning district designations are
assigned to each parcel of land within a community. However, other
land use regulations such as signage regulations, subdivision ordinances,
and planned-unit development ordinances are also commonly used in
conjunction with a local zoning ordinance. Often communities develop
a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to combine all of the aspects of
land use regulation into one succinct and organized manner.
For the Town of Milltown, existing land use regulation is dealt with
uniquely because one of the community is located in Crawford County and
another part of the community is located in Harrison County. Because
Crawford County currently has no county zoning ordinance or land use
regulations, nor any active Advisory or Area Plan Commission and because
Harrison County does have an active Advisory Plan Commission and a
Zoning Ordinance, only a portion of the land uses within the Town of
Milltown are currently under a zoning jurisdiction.
Harrison County Zoning
Harrison County adopted its zoning ordinance on June 3, 1974 and then
reformatted, amended, and updated on April 6, 2009. To date, the Town
of Milltown has relinquished their rights to maintain local control over the
land use activities within their incorporated area under the authority of IC
36-7-4-410.
In review of the Harrison County Zoning Map, the following districts, as
defined by the Harrison County Zoning Ordinance – Article 3, have been
designated for the Harrison County portion of the Town of Milltown and its
allowable 2-mile extra-territorial boundary area.
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Agricultural Residential (A-R) – This zone is designed to preserve
the rural character of the County by promoting agricultural and
agricultural-related uses.
•
Central Business District (B-2) – This zone is designed for
central business districts and other areas of concentrated heavy
commercial activity.
•
Multi-Family Residential (R-3) – This zone is designed for multifamily dwellings.
•
Neighborhood Business (B-1) – This zone is designed to
accommodate neighborhood type shopping and service facilities
offering direct services to customers.
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•
Single-Family (R-1) – This zone is designed to provide for singlefamily residential uses adjacent to or near existing urban centers.
(Suburban Residential)
•
Single-Family Mobile Home (R-1a) – same as R-1 (Suburban
Residential, Single-Family Dwellings, and Mobile Homes)
•
Urban Residential (R-2) – This zone is designed to accommodate
single-family residences within developed or urbanized areas.
Other zoning districts and overlay districts have been identified within the
Harrison County Zoning Ordinance, but not all districts have been used
within the Town of Milltown or within the allowable 2-mile extra-territorial
boundary area.
[A map at the end of this section shows the existing zoning for the
Milltown Area that is currently enforced by the Harrison County
Advisory Plan Commission.]
Local Zoning Ordinance
In preparation of the development of this comprehensive plan, the Town
of Milltown has organized an Advisory Plan Commission to assist in the
preparation, review, and formal recommendation of the document to the
Town Council as required by Indiana State Statute. Their ongoing duties are
explained in the Implementation discussion of the Action Plan section of this
plan.
[A copy of the resolution enabling the Town of Milltown to create an Advisory
Plan Commission and the resolution creating the Milltown Advisory Plan
Commission has been included in Appendix D of this document.]
At this time, the Town of Milltown has chosen not to pursue local control
over their land use activities by developing a local Zoning Ordinance.
However, in the event that the community decides to address the issue of
local control, there are several scenarios that might be pursued to establish
that control.
Until this time, it would be prudent for the Town of Milltown to identify a
local representative to sit on the Harrison County Advisory Plan Commission
to represent the views and goals of the Milltown Advisory Plan Commission
as outlined in the Milltown Comprehensive Plan, which is allowable under
IC 36-7-4-213 and has all the privileges of membership, except the right to
vote.
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Primarily, with the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan, the community’s
first, the Town of Milltown may establish a local Zoning Ordinance under
the authority of IC 36-7-4-601. To do so, the Milltown Advisory Plan
Commission, established July 16, 2009, under IC 36-7-4-1-1 et. seq., may
choose to do one of the following:
1. Review the existing Harrison County Zoning Ordinance and if
deemed consistent with the views and goals of the Milltown
Advisory Plan Commission, as outlined in the Milltown
Comprehensive Plan, may adopt this Zoning Ordinance as written
to become the Milltown Zoning Ordinance for the existing
incorporated boundary of Milltown.
2. Review the existing Harrison County Zoning Ordinance, identify
portions of the Ordinance that are consistent with the views and
goals of the Milltown Advisory Plan Commission, as outlined in
the Milltown Comprehensive Plan, develop additional sections
or amendments to the text of the existing Harrison County
Zoning Ordinance, and adopt this Revised and Amended Zoning
Ordinance as the Milltown Zoning Ordinance for the existing
incorporated boundary of Milltown.
3. Develop a unique Milltown Zoning Ordinance that is consistent
with the views and goals of the Milltown Advisory Plan
Commission, as outlined in the Milltown Comprehensive Plan,
through a Zoning Ordinance Development Process and then adopt
this version of the Milltown Zoning Ordinance for the existing
incorporated boundary of Milltown.
4. Retain the existing Harrison County Zoning Ordinance for the
Harrison County side of the Town of Milltown and allow the
Harrison County Advisory Plan Commission to retain control and
oversight over zoning and land use. Complete number two (2) or
three (3) from above and apply only to the Crawford County side
of the existing incorporated boundary of Milltown.
5. Choose scenario two (2), three (3), or four (4) described above
and pursue an extra-territorial jurisdiction area for the Town of
Milltown under the authority of IC 36-7-4-205 or more specifically,
up to two (2) miles beyond the existing jurisdictional boundary
(existing legal town boundary). [Further discussion on extraterritorial jurisdiction can be found later in this document.]
6. Approach the Harrison County Advisory Plan Commission
requesting that they enforce the existing Harrison County Zoning
Ordinance throughout the Town of Milltown (even in the Crawford
County portions) by petitioning the Indiana State Legislature
to amend the State Statute to allow County Plan Commission’s
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to extend their jurisdictions across county lines to under the two
following conditions:
a. Where the affected county does not have its own County
Plan Commission, and
b. Where the incorporated boundary a community extends
across two or more county boundaries.
It should also be noted that while the Milltown Advisory Plan Commission
may choose to move forward in developing a proposed Milltown Zoning
Ordinance under scenarios two (2), three (3), or four (4) described above,
the Milltown Town Council retains legislative authority for the Town of
Milltown. While a proposed Milltown Zoning Ordinance may be prepared
by the Milltown Advisory Plan Commission, the Milltown Town Council still
retains the right to approve, reject, amend, and subsequently adopt any
proposed Milltown Zoning Ordinance as an addition to the official ordinances
for the Town of Milltown under the authority of IC 36-7-4-509. Likewise, any
request for funding to revise or prepare a Milltown Zoning Ordinance is also
at the discretion of the Milltown Town Council.
[An excerpt of the Harrison County Zoning Ordinance is included in
Appendix C of this document and can be found in its entirety at http://www.
harrisoncounty.in.gov/pdf/HarrisonCountyZoningord.pdf .]
Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction
For cities and towns in counties with or without an existing County Zoning
Ordinance, the Advisory Plan Commission exercise their rights, powers,
and duties of the Advisory Planning Law to identify an “extra-territorial
jurisdiction” to regulate land uses. According to IC 36-7-4-205:
“…except as limited by the boundaries of unincorporated
areas subject to the jurisdiction of other municipal plan
commissions, an area designated under this section may
include any part of the contiguous unincorporated area
within two (2) miles from the corporate boundaries of the
municipality…”.
The identification of an extra-territorial boundary is a common practice
in situations where counties with and without an existing County Zoning
Ordinance to ensure that development that is near, adjacent, or in close
proximity to the municipality does not adversely impact the existing
land uses within the incorporated area of the municipality. This practice
of regulating land uses within an extra-territorial boundary allows the
municipality to ensure that development or land uses within this area
will be compatible if the community decides to expand, provide for more
growth, and/or ultimately annex additional parcels and expand the existing
incorporated boundary.
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It should also be noted that each time a community expands its
incorporated boundary, the available two-mile extra-territorial jurisdiction
also extends to reflect the changes. Likewise, while a municipality may
include up to two (2) miles from the corporate boundaries to include in its
extra-territorial jurisdiction, less than two (2) miles may also be defined.
Often a community will define their extra-territorial boundary by utilizing
property lines, sections lines, or even transportation corridors to more
easily identify the boundary of what is included and excluded. Once a
community has identified their extra-territorial boundary, a formal map
must be developed and a request must be made to the legislative body
(County Commissioners) of the affected county(s) as defined in IC 36-7-4205(a)(2) to provide permission by formal Resolution. Once a Resolution is
signed, the Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction Map and/or area description must
be placed on file at the County Recorder’s Office as defined in IC 36-7-4205(c).
[A map at the end of this section shows the existing zoning for
allowable 2-mile Extra-Territorial Boundary Area for the Town of
Milltown.]
Other Local Ordinances
Often, a community may have other ordinances that may be utilized in
lieu of a local zoning ordinances for certain issues related to land use.
However, these ordinances cannot replace or mimic the purpose and use
of local zoning. They do, however, offer some guidance to the relationship
between the property owner and the municipality regarding State Statutes
that protect both the community and the property owner.
Floodplain Zoning Ordinance
Additionally, the Town of Milltown adopted a Flood Hazard Zoning
Ordinance on September 3, 1985 and updated on February 8, 1999. In
coordination with this ordinance, a Flood Plain Management Commission
was adopted on July 7, 1975. As stated in the ordinance, the commission
was created to:
1. Divert unwarranted and unwise development away from floodprone areas;
2. Encourage flood damage abatement through public and private
efforts; and
3. Deter the unnecessary and improper use of public utilities and
public facilities in flood prone areas.
According to Indiana Code (IC 14-28-4-3), “a county or municipality may
establish a flood plain commission by ordinance of the unit’s legislative
body. The commission may regulate land uses within identified flood
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hazard areas under this chapter.” “To assure the promotion of public health,
safety, convenience, and the general welfare within the commission’s
jurisdiction, the commission shall prepare a proposed initial flood plain
zoning ordinance.” (IC 14-28-4-15)
According to IC 14-28-4-15, the ordinance must provide
for the following:
•
•
“The classification of all land within the
jurisdiction of the county or municipality into
flood plain or non-flooding areas.”
“The regulation of land use and the location or
construction of buildings and other structures
within the areas designated as flood plain
areas.”
Likewise, according to IC 14-28-4-15, “establishing flood
plain districts and regulations, the commission may
use the special flood hazard area maps supplied by the
Federal Insurance Administration or any other criteria
approved by the department.” In 1976, following the
formation of the commission for the Town of Milltown,
a map was prepared by the Patoka Lake Regional Planning Commission
(now Indiana 15 Regional Plan Commission). It should also be noted that
the boundaries of this “flood plain zone” and updated FEMA Floodplain
Maps are not consistent with each other. A copy of this map showing the
designated “flood plain zone” can be found below.
While identified as a “zone”, this designated area is not equivalent to a
“zoning district” and thus not associated with a “zoning ordinance”. It is,
however, a mechanism that addresses land use management. While this
ordinance still exists, no Zoning Administrator has been named nor has
any fee schedule or permitting process been established for a Location
Improvement Permit for the enforcement of this ordinance.
While there is a Flood Hazard Zoning Ordinance and Flood Plain
Management Commission Ordinance for the Town of Milltown, the
commission does not currently exist and the ordinance is not currently being
enforced.
[The maps at the end of this section also show this existing “flood
plain zone” as delineated in 1976 for the Town of Milltown]
[Copies of the Flood Plain Management Commission Ordinance and the Flood
Hazard Zoning Ordinance are included in Appendix C of this document as
taken from the Milltown Codified Ordinances located at http://ind15rpc.org/
under the heading “Code Books”.]
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Manufactured Home Ordinance
The Town of Milltown adopted a Manufactured Home Ordinance on June
14, 1999. The purpose regulations, as stated in the ordinance, were
made “…in order that adequate light, air, convenience of access, and
safety from fire, flood, and other danger may be secured; that congestion
on public roads may be controlled; and that the public health, safety,
comfort, morals, convenience and general welfare may be promoted.”
It is specifically noted within the ordinance that the ordinance “…does
not attempt to nor is it intended to supersede any ordinance established
by the Harrison County Commissioners…which does or may govern
manufactured homes, mobile homes or mobile home parks located in the
County of Harrison.” While this ordinance still exists, no Administrator
has been named nor has any fee schedule or permitting process been
established for a Location Improvement Permit for the enforcement of this
ordinance.
[A copy of Manufactured Home Ordinance is included in Appendix C of
this document as taken from the Milltown Codified Ordinances located at
http://ind15rpc.org/ under the heading “Code Books”.]
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H. Transportation
Transportation opportunity is an essential asset to any community and
ultimately linked to how the land is used and economic prosperity of a
community. The transportation system of the Milltown Area consists of a
variety of transportation opportunities. Different activities are associated
with each mode of transportation and are briefly described in the outline
below:
•
Roadways
o Commercial Traffic – Vehicles traveling to a place of business
or work.
o Residential Traffic – Vehicles traveling within a
neighborhood or subdivision.
o Commuter Traffic – The following are all common
destinations to work for the Milltown Area: Louisville
Metropolitan Area, Corydon, French Lick, Paoli, and Salem.
•
Pedestrians
o Commercial Traffic – Pedestrians who walk in a parking lot
or commercial area to a place of business or work.
o Residential Traffic – Pedestrians who walk within their
neighborhood to school, work, civic building, or relative or
neighbors home.
o Recreational/Wellness – Pedestrians who walk, bike, jog,
hike, run, skateboard, or rollerblade.
•
Air Travel
o Passenger Transportation - International and Regional
Airports.
o Freight Transport and General Aviation - Regional,
Municipal, and Local Airports.
•
Railroads
o Freight Rail –Norfolk-Southern Railroad
o Passenger Rail – none available at this time.
•
Mass Transit
o Alternative Transportation (Healthcare/Disability) - Some
transportation is provided by Blue River Services, Inc.
The Town of Milltown is situated along the border of Crawford and Harrison
Counties, approximately 45 miles from Louisville, Kentucky; 19 miles from
Corydon, Indiana; 25 miles from Salem, Indiana; and 25 miles from Paoli,
Indiana. From a regional context, the Town of Milltown is located within a
4-hour drive of four metropolitan areas with a population of over 1 million
people: Indianapolis, Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati.
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Roadways
The Town of Milltown is served by regional corridors SR 64, SR 37, and
SR 135, but SR 66 and SR 337 are also other highways in the area. The
community has convenient access to Interstate 64 via SR 64, SR 37, SR 135,
and SR 66. These transportation corridors make the Town of Milltown a
convenient location for travel to major employers in the region.
The Town of Milltown is situated just south of SR 64, with two primary
entries into the community, one from Harrison County and one from
Crawford County at the intersection of Main Street/North Milltown Road/SR
66.
Local streets and roads make up the majority of the vehicular transportation
system within the Town of Milltown. These streets and roads collect traffic
and funnel the traffic to SR 64, as well as provide access to adjacent land uses
throughout the community.
The roads within the Town of Milltown, as well as adjacent areas within the
jurisdiction of the county, state, and federal government; are described in
more detail in the following paragraphs. The different roadways and road
segments represent the primary transportation system used by the residents
of Milltown.
•
Interstate 64 - The area benefits from a limited-access
highway, Interstate 64, as its regional connector. This
Interstate connects to the Louisville Metropolitan Area to
the east and St. Louis Metropolitan Area to the west.
•
State Road 64 – The primary arterial roadway connecting
the Town of Milltown with other communities is SR 64. It is
also the primary commercial and industrial corridor for the
community. It has been given the Functional Classification of
Major Collector by the Indiana Department of Transportation
(INDOT).
Additionally, traffic volumes are measured by INDOT regularly for
some state owned roadways to identify potential traffic needs and
support improvements through federal funding. Of those roads that
are measured, SR 64 is the only one located within the immediate
vicinity of the Town of Milltown. The following are specific ADT
(Average Daily Traffic) counts for these segments of SR 64:
•
•
SR 66/North Milltown Road to Harrison County Line/Blue
River – 3880 (1999) & 4070 (2002)
Main Street to Crawford County Line/Blue River – 3180
(1995) & 4510 (2000)
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•
Secondary Highways – Other highways exist within Crawford
County that serve the Town of Milltown including SR 66
connecting Milltown, US 150, the Town of Marengo, and
Interstate 64 and SR 37 that connects the Town of Paoli,
the Town of English, and Interstate 64. Additionally within
Harrison County, SR 337 connects the Town of Palmyra, the
community of Depauw, and the Town of Corydon and SR
135 connects the City of Salem, the Town of Palmyra, and
Interstate 64. Each of these highways has been given the
Functional Classification of Major Collector by the Indiana
Department of Transportation (INDOT).
•
Speed Road – Speed Road is a rural roadway that connects
to SR 66 to the west of Milltown and south of Marengo and
Frenchtown Road that connects to SR 337. The Indiana
Department of Transportation (INDOT) has given these
roadways the Functional Classification of Minor Collector.
•
Frenchtown Road - Frenchtown Road is a rural roadway that
connects to SR 337 to the southeast of Milltown and south
of Marengo. The Indiana Department of Transportation
(INDOT) has given this roadway the Functional Classification
of Minor Collector.
•
Milltown Road –Within the Town of Milltown, North
Milltown Road is known as Main Street, however it becomes
SR 66 just north of SR 64 and South Milltown Road is
known as Indiana Avenue. Connecting Main Street and
Indiana Avenue is Church Street. The Indiana Department
of Transportation (INDOT) has given each of these road
segments the Functional Classification of Minor Collector.
•
Other Local Roads – All other roadways located within the
Town of Milltown can be categorized as local roads. One
of these local roads, Main Street connects the Crawford
County and Harrison County sides of the community.
The roadway begins near Station Street, come through
Downtown Milltown, crosses the Blue River Bridge, and
continues to its terminus at SR 64 in Harrison County. The
Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has given
this roadway has been given the Functional Classification of
Minor Collector.
[Data from this section was taken from the Functional Classification Maps
developed by INDOT and are included in Appendix C of this document.]
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It is also important to note that two historic bridges are located just west
and north of Milltown along Main Street/North Milltown Road. While
both were constructed at the same time, only one is listed in the Crawford
County Interim Report.
•
Crawford County Bridge #129 (25-414-01003) – Concrete T-Beam,
1937 (Notable – Engineering & Transportation)
This bridge is unique because of its length of span and curved
construction. Sometime identified as the “curved bridge”, it is also
significant because it was used as the backdrop for the artwork
developed for the seal of the State Highway Commission, now the Indiana
Department of Transportation (INDOT). (Davis & Brockman, 102)
[A Transportation Map for the Town of Milltown showing these roadways
can be found on the following page.]
[Davis , Jeffrey L. & Williams D. Brockman. Milltown: A Community
History. Crawford County Historical and Genealogical Society,
2004.]
Pedestrian Infrastructure
In recent years, non-motorized transportation facilities have become
an important part of the transportation network of many communities.
Support for the development of pedestrian and bicycle trails, sidewalks,
and multi-use paths have been identified as economic generators across
the State of Indiana. Communities, as well as state leaders, have identified
that pedestrian infrastructure provides for healthier lifestyles, a decreased
dependency on the automobile,
and the improvement of the
overall quality of life of a
community.
Pedestrian infrastructure helps
to connect neighborhoods,
schools, parks, sites of interest,
communities, and even regions.
They may include opportunities
for bicycling, horseback-riding,
running, walking, as well as
being accessible to wheelchairs,
baby strollers, and roller blades.
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They may also be developed from abandoned railroad right-of-way, along a
local waterway (small or large), parallel a primary vehicular corridor, utilize
existing roads and sidewalks, or be a combination of all of these examples.
Currently, the majority of existing sidewalks are located on the Crawford
County side of the Town of Milltown. These include the west side of
Church Street, the west side of Indiana Avenue; however they are often not
continuous with several beginning and end points. Additionally, much of Main
Street in the Downtown Area and all
of Mill Street has sidewalks on both
sides. This is primarily the result of
a sidewalk improvement project that
began several years ago. The recent
improvements in the Downtown
Area offer ADA accessibility with
ramps, but those older segments
along Church Street and Indiana
Avenue are not. Even those areas
that were most recently developed,
such as the residential area near the
school is completely without any
pedestrian amenities. Additionally,
on the Harrison County side of
the Town of Milltown, there are
sidewalks along a portion of the east
side of Spencer Street.
Aside from sidewalks, there are currently no trails, bike lanes, or multi-use
paths located within the Town of Milltown or within the great Milltown Area.
Bicycling
Bicycle and similar personal transportation modes, while not well-established
in Southern Indiana are becoming more common. A bicycle trail has been
established to promote bicycle tourism in Southern Indiana by the Dubois
County Tourism Commission in conjunction with the tourism bureaus and
commissions of Crawford, Crawford, Orange, Perry, Crawford, and Spencer
Counties. The Town of Milltown is one of the stops on easternmost edge of
the main bike route that follows SR 145 from French Lick through the Patoka
Lake Area to the intersection of SR 64 where it turns east to English, Marengo,
and then to SR 66/North Milltown Road/Main Street. From Milltown the
route heads south down Indiana Avenue as it turns into South Milltown
Road connecting to Wyandotte Cave Road where it begins following SR 62 to
Leavenworth at the Ohio River. The routes identified within the Milltown Area
are shown on the transportation map provided on the following page.
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Air Travel
Air service is limited for the residents of Milltown. The nearest International
Airport is located in the Louisville Metropolitan Area.
•
Louisville International Airport (Standiford Field) – Located
approximately 43 miles southeast of the Town of Milltown in Louisville,
Kentucky, its terminal has 23 gates and is served by 8 major and 2
national passenger airlines and is ranked 3rd busiest airport in the
United States, 11th in the World.
Number of Passengers (2006)
Number of Flights (2006)
3.8 Million
179,579
Another large regional airport within driving distance for the residents of
Milltown is located in Evansville.
•
Evansville Regional Airport – Located approximately 87 miles
southwest of the Town of Milltown in Evansville, Indiana, its terminal
has 10 gates and is served by 7 national passenger airlines.
Number of Daily Flights (2006) 35
Other air transportation assets available to the Milltown Area include the
French Lick Municipal Airport, approximately 37 miles to the northwest; the
Paoli Municipal Airport, approximately 24 miles to the northwest; and the
Salem Municipal Airport, approximately 25 miles to the northeast. Any other
airports in the Milltown Area are small private airports utilized for general
aviation.
[Data from this section was taken from the Evansville Regional Airport and
Louisville International Airport websites.]
Railroads
The Town of Milltown is served with rail freight by a Norfolk-Southern Line that
runs east-west through much of southern Indiana along the SR 64 Corridor. The
corridor links Georgetown and New Albany to the east to Marengo, English,
Birdseye, Huntingburg, Winslow, Oakland City, Francisco, Princeton, and Mt.
Carmel, Illinois to the west. There is one railroad crossing along Main Street
near its intersection with SR 64 in Harrison County. The total number of daily
train movements equals 19 with 3 switching at a typical speed range between
53 and 60 mph. The state contact listed with the USDOT can be reached at
(317) 232-1491 and for emergency contacts at (800) 946-4744.
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It is also important to note that the existing railroad bridge
used to cross the Blue River has been identified in the
Crawford County Interim Report.
•
Railroad Bridge (25-414-010001) Concrete Slab, 1960
(Contributing – Engineering & Transportation)
No other railroads are located in this area, primarily because
of terrain; however, the section of the existing NorfolkSouthern Line was relocated from its original position.
Therefore, there is an abandoned railroad corridor located
along the Blue River through Downtown Milltown and across
the Blue River adjacent to the existing roadway
bridge. Stone Abutments and the abandoned
corridor still exist near the Downtown Area; but
across the river, the existence of the corridor is
not distinguishable.
Mass Transit
Because a limited population exists in the
Milltown Area, the need does not constitute
provisions for a comprehensive mass transit
system. Currently, the only type of alternative
mass transit system serving the residents
in Milltown Area is provided by Blue River
Services, Inc.
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J. Community Facilities & Destinations
The residents of the Milltown Community are served by a variety of
facilities and several destinations that encourage visitors and tourists to
come into the community and the Milltown Area. The following is an
inventory of those facilities and destinations.
Local Services
•
Town Maintenance – The Town of Milltown employs a Town
Manager that maintains the local streets, town-owned properties,
and other infrastructure, including the Milltown Wastewater
System. The community also employs two (2) full-time employees
in addition to the Town Manager.
•
Police Department – The Milltown Police Department consists of
one (1) full-time Chief Marshall, four (4) volunteer officers, and
two (2) police vehicles. Department offices are located at 212
Hancock Street, Suite 2 (the lower level of Click General Dentistry
Office) on the western ridge above Downtown Milltown. The
service area includes the Town of Milltown, but cooperative
agreements exist between the
Harrison and Crawford County
Sheriff Departments.
•
Wastewater Utility
– The Town of Milltown
operates its own
wastewater utility.
Lagoons and other
infrastructure are located
at the intersection of
Woodside Drive and
Dukes Road. The current
capacity is 150,000 gallons
per day with only about
50,000 gallons per day
currently being utilized.
Of these 50,000 gallons,
approximately 40,000 gallons per day is utilized by the Harrison
County Regional Sewer District. The Milltown Wastewater Plant
serves 379 customers. The plant has an Average Daily Flow of
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55,000 gallons and a Peak Daily Flow of 62,500 gallons depending
on the weather. The plant is an Extended Air Ration facility. In
addition, the utility is in full regulatory compliance with the
Indiana Department of Environmental
Management (IDEM) with no National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit violations since the
improvements made during the Sewer
Project completed in 2007.
Community Services
•
Fire Protection – The Milltown-Whiskey
Run Volunteer Fire Department consists
of 32 volunteer firemen. There is one
fire station located at the southwestern edge of the Town
of Milltown at 507 Indiana Avenue (South Milltown Road).
The department has two (2) engines, two (2) tanker trucks,
one (1) rescue unit, two (2) brush trucks, and one (1)
Kubota Utility Vehicle.
•
EMT – Crawford County is served by an Enhanced 911
system. The local emergency services are provided by
Crawford County Ambulance Services located in the Town
of English or Harrison County Ambulance Services located
in the Town of Corydon
•
Milltown Elementary School – The school is
located on Speed Road at the western edge
of the Town of Milltown on the western ridge
above Downtown Milltown. The school has
two parking lots and a significant playground
area divided for several different age groups.
[Other schools serving grades 6th through 12th
are discussed in the Education Section, as well as
information regarding attendance, graduation
rates, enrollment, and performance for all schools
serving the Milltown Community.]
•
Public Library – The Town of Milltown is served by the Crawford
County Public Library System with the main branch located at 203
Indiana Avenue in the Town of English and a second location, the
Breeden Memorial Library, located in the Town of Leavenworth.
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Regional Utilities and Communications
•
Water Supply – Area water services are provided by the Blue River
Regional Water District located at SR 64, just west of Milltown.
•
Electricity – Local electric services are provided by Duke Energy
whose main offices are located in Louisville, Kentucky.
•
Natural Gas – Area natural gas utility is owned and operated by
the Indiana Natural Gas Corporation whose office is located in the
Town of Paoli.
•
Trash Service – Currently Republic Trash of Bloomington, Indiana,
provides service to residents in the Milltown Area.
•
Telephone Service – Area telephone services are provided by
Verizon with their local office located in the Town of Corydon.
•
Cable Television/DSL – Local cable television services to the
Milltown Area are provided by Avenue Broadband.
•
High-Speed Internet – Local internet service is provided by Verizon
Broadband.
Other Regional Services
•
Childcare – Officially-licensed childcare and early childhood
education facilities are limited to Lincoln Hills Head Start located
in the Town of English, Rainbow Daycare in the Town of Marengo,
and Mamaw’s Day Care located in just south of the Town of
Marengo.
•
Healthcare – The Milltown Community is served by the following
area and regional hospitals: Harrison County Hospital located
near the Town of Corydon, Bloomington Hospital located in the
Town of Paoli, Floyd Memorial Hospital located in the City of New
Albany, as well as several located in the Louisville Metropolitan
Area in Kentucky. Blue River Services, Inc., also provides assistance
regarding health-related issues for an 18-county area, including
the Town of Milltown.
•
Senior Services – Long-term and Short-term living facilities serving
the Milltown Area include Todd-Dickey located in the Town of
Leavenworth, Harrison Health and Rehabilitation located in the
Town of Corydon, and Bottles Mini-Home located on Indiana
Avenue in the Town of Milltown.
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•
Youth Services – While there are no specific services to youth
located within the Town of Milltown, the Crawford County Youth
Services Bureau coordinates some activities
on behalf of the youth of Crawford County.
Park and Recreation Opportunities
•
Baylor Park - This small park is located
across from the Milltown Elementary School
along Speed Road. The park includes a large
parking area, a picnic shelter, a basketball
goal, several park benches, and a small
wooded area with a walking path.
•
Cave Country Canoes Livery and
Campground – Located in Downtown
Milltown, this is a primary tourism industry
centered in the community. Much of the
vacant property within the Downtown Area
and adjacent to the business is dedicated
parking areas and Greenspace utilized for its
operations. Located across from the business, on
the corner of W. Main Street near the river, there is
a public restroom facility. Additionally, the business
offers group camping in the floodplain area east of
the abandoned railroad corridor and upriver from
the dam.
•
Milltown Blue River Public
Access Site – Located
adjacent to Cave Country
Canoes and just down river
from the Milltown Dam, there
is a primitive public access
site for canoes and kayaks.
•
Milltown Masonic Lodge – A
newly completed structure
located in the neighborhood
on the ridge above Downtown Milltown and adjacent to
the Milltown Police Department office, this building serves
both the local Masonic Lodge and a space that can rented
for public meetings and community gatherings.
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Area Historic Sites
•
Curved Bridge (Crawford County Bridge #129) – As stated
previously, this historic bridge, built in 1937 by the Indiana State
Highway Commission, provided a significant improvement to
the east-west transportation prior to the existence of SR 64.
The construction of the bridge allowed for traffic to pass over
three (3) sets of railroad tracks north of town and straighten a
crooked section of the road. The bridge is significant because
of the engineering of the curved structure and also because it
was featured as the backdrop for the artwork for the Indiana
State Highway Commission seal, now replaced by the Indiana
Department of Transportation (INDOT). [See History Section for
information and sources.]
•
Downtown Milltown – Only a limited number of buildings remain
in Downtown Milltown because they have survived the annual
flooding of the Blue River. However, several historic buildings still
remain that retain the historic fabric of the community intact.
Several of these remaining structures have been documented
in the Crawford County Interim Report, providing additional
information regarding their architectural type, period, and historic
significance and can be identified by their Interim Report number
provided in parenthesis.
o
Milltown Dam – in the southeast corner of the Downtown
Area, the old dam of the Blue River still exists offering
additional
sights and
sounds to
the character
of the
community.
o
Milltown
Post Office
301 W. Main
Street (25414-01018) Contemporary, 1964 (Notable - Architecture, Commerce,
& Politics)
o
American Legion Park – located at the corner of W. Main
Street and 2nd Street and owned by the American Legion
Post #322 and locally known as “the green”. While this is
private property, it is often utilized for community events,
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such as the Milltown Fall Festival. The open space area is
primarily lawn with a sign and some landscaping, several
picnic tables, and a seasonal stage area.
o
Milltown Town Hall (Offices of Clerk-Treasurer, Town
Council, & Town Manager) – Former First National Bank
– 215 W. Main Street (25-414-01015) – Neoclassical, c.
1920/c. 1960 (Notable – Architecture,
Commerce, & Economics) [Note: The
book, Milltown: A Community History,
records that the dedication of the
structure was in 1905.]
o
Blue Heron Art Gallery [Second Floor]
& The Alternative Energy Choice/A.C.
Phillips Plumbing & Heating, Inc. [First
Floor] – Former Building of the Free &
Accepted Masons Lodge #661 – Main
Street (25-414-01077) – 2-Part Commercial Block, 1933
(Contributing – Architecture & Social History)
o
Blue River Cafe [Restaurant, Bar, & Entertainment Venue]
– Former Building of the Knights of Pythias Lodge #304 – 128
Main Street (25-414-01074) – Parapet-Front,
c. 1890/c. 1920 (Notable – Architecture,
Commerce, & Social History)
o
American Legion Post #322 – Concrete
block and aluminum-sided building located
at the corner of 2nd Street and Mill Street.
o
Church – Mill Street (25-414-01014)
– Gable-Front, c. 1890 (Contributing
– Architecture & Religion) – [vacant]
o
Commercial Building – 211 Main Street (25-414-01019)
– Parapet-Front, c. 1930 (Contributing – Architecture
& Commerce) – [vacant]
o
Hotel/Commercial Building – 101 Church Street
[corner of Main Street & Church Street ] – 2Part Commercial Block, c. 1920 (Contributing –
Architecture & Commerce) – [vacant]
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o
•
Cave Country Canoes [Storage & Advertising of
community attractions] – E. K. Roggenkamp Building –
Main Street (25-414-01023) – Art Moderne, 1950 (Notable
- Architecture, Commerce, & Transportation) – former
Roggenkamp Auto Dealership in business for 57 years.
Old Lime Kilns – One of the last remnants of the former Speed’s
Cement Company, these tall brick structures are located along
Main Street/North Milltown Road just west of Downtown
Milltown.
Local Events
•
Milltown Fall Festival – The festival, usually held in September,
provides an opportunity for the community to enjoy live music,
food, and booths representing both local and regional vendors and
organizations.
Regional Destinations
•
Harrison-Crawford State Forest - Harrison-Crawford State Forest
is located both in the central portions of the state, as well as the
extreme southern part of the state bordering the Ohio River. The
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forest contains about 26,000 acres including the Wyandotte Caves
State Recreation Area (SRA). The area offers Class A campsites, as
well as the Stagestop Campground, which offers Class C, youth rally
camping, and a canoe access ramp.
o
O’Bannon Woods State Park – While inside the HarrisonCrawford State Forest, it is managed separately. It was
formerly known as the Wyandotte Woods State Recreation
Area (SRA). The park offers camping, hiking trails, a nature
center, horse trails, fishing, boating, and a family aquatic
center. The park also features Pioneer Farmstead Days with
live demonstrations several times throughout the year.
o
Wyandotte Caves – This site is located within the HarrisonCrawford State Forest and offers several caves and tours but
is currently closed.
•
Marengo Cave – Designated as a US National Natural Landmark in
1984, the Marengo Cave System offers a unique opportunity for the
general public to experience the underground karst topography of
Southern Indiana. Discovered in 1883, Marengo Cave offers two
walking tours, special natural adventure cave trips, and Canoe/Kayak
Trips. Marengo Cave is located on SR 64 at the eastern edge of the
Town of Marengo.
•
Marengo Park – Located in the Town of Marengo, the park offers a
playground, picnic tables, a baseball field, and a basketball court.
•
Olde English Golf Course – This course is a premier, affordable, 18hole championship golf course designed by Dr. Hurdzan. It is located
at the junction of SR 37 and SR 64 in the floodway at the site of the
former Town of English, now relocated just east along SR 64.
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•
Patoka Lake & Recreation Area - Located in Wickliffe, Indiana
along SR 64, the Patoka Lake & Recreation Area features 8,800
acres of water encompassed by a 26,000-acre park. Patoka Lake
is the State of Indiana’s second largest reservoir featuring Hoosier
Hills Marina and Houseboat Rental, ten launch ramps, a swimming
beach, nature trails, camp sites, and over ten miles of paved bike
trails. Local recreational opportunities include fishing, archery,
hunting, boating, water skiing, hiking, bicycling, and swimming.
•
Shoe Tree – This
spectacle is a
unique attraction
located in rural
Crawford County
just south of
Milltown. Local
legend claims
that even Larry
Bird’s basketball
shoes hang
here. Other are
encouraged to
try and add a pair
of their shoes to
the tree.
•
Sycamore
Springs Park – Located near the Town of English, the park offers
camping, hiking, boating, fishing, a picnic shelter, picnic tables, and
playground.
Regional Events
•
Marengo 4th of July Celebration – Each year the Town of Marengo
hosts a 4th of July event, including a Fireworks Display.
•
Crawford County 4-H Fair – Annually, the Crawford County
Extension Office and the 4-H Board hosts a 4-H Fair at the
Crawford County Fairgrounds located near the Town of Marengo.
[Many of the destinations located within or adjacent to the Town of
Milltown are shown on the Facilities and Destinations Map on the
following page.
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