Zionsville, Indiana
Zionsville Indiana is located on the extreme southeastern border of Boone County Indiana - just northwest of Indianapolis Indiana. Zionsville is often referred to as an affluent suburb of Indianapolis. Its downtown area is village-style with a brick road on Main Street.
Attractions
Shopping: Zionsville is known for the unique shops in downtown Zionsville. Many blocks on the Main Street have been given to these shops in order to create a village atmosphere. These shops feature antiques, modern fashion boutiques, cafes, and more.
Munce Art Center: This center is part of the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center. The Munce Art Center is a cultural resource for the community offering exhibits that feature emerging regional artists. This center also features special events and educational outreach programs. It is located at 205 West Hawthorne Street, Zionsville, IN 46077; phone is 317-873-6862. The hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and admission is free.
Business
Zionsville, Indiana is a self-described “quaint village” that serves as a tourist attraction to its native Boone County. Centered around a Main Street that seeks to recapture the commercial and cultural centers of downtowns of yore, most of Zionsville’s business interests are focused on downtown Zionsville. Locally owned shops offering antiques, clothing, food, and more are located all along Main Street, in addition to a glut of Zionsville art galleries and other cultural institutions. Economic growth in Zionsville is fueled by the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce, the Zionsville Town Council, and the Zionsville Economic Development Commission [1].
Climate
The following table includes daily, monthly, and seasonal temperature/precipitation for Zionsville Indiana
| Month | Average High | Average Low | Average Precipitation | Average Snowfall |
| January | 34 .5 | 18.5 | 2.48 | 9.3 |
| February | 39.9 | 22.5 | 2.41 | 6.1 |
| March | 51.4 | 32.0 | 3.44 | 3.1 |
| April | 62.9 | 41.2 | 3.61 | 0.4 |
| May | 73.5 | 51.8 | 4.36 | Trace |
| June | 82.1 | 61.3 | 4.13 | 0.0 |
| July | 85.6 | 65.2 | 4.42 | 0.0 |
| August | 83.7 | 63.3 | 3.82 | 0.0 |
| September | 77.4 | 55.2 | 2.88 | 0.0 |
| October | 65.6 | 43.6 | 2.76 | 0.4 |
| November | 51.6 | 34.1 | 3.61 | 1.3 |
| December | 39.2 | 24.0 | 3.03 | 6.4 |
| Annual | 62.3 | 42.7 | 40.95 | 27.0 |
Demographics
In 2010, the population of Zionsville, Indiana hovered at about 14,160 residents, a 61.4% increase over the 2000 population. The population density of Zionsville was 1,512.9 people per square mile. Nearly 98% of Zionsville residents are white, with all other minority groups (including African Americans, Native Americans, and Latinos) encompassing less than 1%, except for Asians, which comprised 1.07% of the population. 45.5% of the 3,063 households in Zionsville had children below the age of 18; the majority (31.7%) of Zionsville’s population is younger than 18. The median income for a family in Zionsville is $95,359 [2].
Entertainment
Zionsville has a thriving cultural community with plenty of places to have a good time. There are several art galleries in the Central Indiana community, including the Art in Hand Gallery, the CCA Gallery (Indiana’s longest running artists’ cooperative), and the Sullivan Munce Museum and Cultural Center, which also includes genealogical libraries. A unique form of entertainment in Zionsville is the Carter Antique Toy Museum, three stories of vintage toys and entertainment options from days gone by. Something fun for children in Zionsville is the Zion Nature Center, where kids can dress up in animal costumes, get to know rescued animals, and play with puppets. For music lovers, Zionsville is the home of the Pike Performing Arts Center, a performing arts venue that routinely hosts performances by Indianapolis organizations like the Indiana Wind Symphony and the Carmel Symphony Orchestra [3].
Fairs
Several fairs, festivals, and events comes through Zionsville each year. The Brick Street Market is Zionsville’s version of a farmer’s market, featuring produce, handmade crafts, and other local favorites. The Lincoln Park Concert Series brings live music to the sedate confines of Lincoln Park, and Zionsville is also the host of the Miss Indiana Pageant, the regional qualifying round to determine who goes on to compete for Miss America. You can get a taste of the Zionsville art scene at the Brick Street Gallery Walk, when all the Zionsville art galleries along Brick Street (Main Street) open their doors to the public. For a more traditional event, residents can attend the Lions Club Fourth of July Celebration, featuring food and fireworks at Lions Park. Other fun fairs and events in Zionsville include Street Dance and Taste of Zionsville, when all the Zionsville restaurants allow the public to sample their wares; the Trader’s Point Charity Horse Show, an equestrian benefit for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, and the Lion’s Club Fall Festival, Boone County’s largest annual festival [4].
Geography
Located about 17 minutes north of downtown Indianapolis, Zionsville’s exact coordinates are 39° 57′ 11″ N, 86° 16′ 10″ W. Only 5.9 square miles large, 5.8 square miles of Zionsville is land, while a miniscule 0.1 square miles (1.19%) is water [2].
Government
Since Zionsville is officially a town, not a city, the community isn’t governed by a mayor. Instead, the town is run by a seven member Town Council, in addition to a Clerk-Treasurer. As of 2011, the town council was comprised of Matt Price (the Council President), Valerie Swack, Welton “Art” W. Harris II, Tim Haak (the Council Vice President), Jeff Papa, Candance Ulmer, and Steve Mundy. The Clerk-Treasurer as of 2011 was John J. Yeo [5].
History
Zionsville originally wasn’t supposed to be a town at all. Instead, it was created as a promotion by William Zion, a railway speculator. He and Boone County speculator Elijah Cross built a railway station on Cross’s land in Central Indiana. The railway station grew, and the town was eventually chartered in 1854; by 1860, the population had risen to 364 members. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln made a whistle stop speech in Zionsville. Zionsville remained small and sedate for the first 130 years of its existence, but by 1990 things had begun to pick up in the Central Indiana town. Nowadays Zionsville has reconfigured itself into a Small Town America tourist attraction of sorts, offering visitors a picturesque vision of what a quaint burg of Zionsville’s size should be. In January of 2010, Zionsville’s government consolidated with Eagle Township and Union Township, and the town’s limits grew to officially encompass about 50 square miles [2].
Notable Residents
Several famous people have come from or live in Zionsville, Indiana, many of them sports figures who use Zionsville as a bedroom community. Among the list of Zionsville famous faces are Albert Barnes Anderson, a federal judge; Ron Artest, a former Indiana Pacer whose controversial actions at a game against the Pistons sparked an infamous brawl; Tom Carnegie, a former announcer for the Indy 500; Arthur G. Hansen, a former president of Purdue University; Cory Miller, a professional soccer player; David Shumate, a poet; John Stehr, an anchorman for Channel 13 WTHR in Indianapolis; and Brad Stevens, the basketball coach for Butler University. A number of past and present Indianapolis Colts call Zionsville their home as well, including Dallas Clark (tight end), Austin Collie (wide receiver), Rob Morris (linebacker), Jeff Saturday (center), Hunter Smith (punter), and Jack Trudeau [2].
Schools
The educational system in Zionsville is run through the Zionsville Community School Corporation, an award winning school system. For the past five years, Zionsville schools have been ranked among the top five schools in Indiana by Indianapolis Monthly. Due to Zionsville’s smaller size in comparison with other Central Indiana cities, the Zionsville Community School Corporation doesn’t field the same number of schools as other towns. There is one high school, two middle schools, and four elementary schools that serve Zionsville children. Secondary education in Zionsville is run through Zionsville Community High School. The two middle schools in Zionsville are Zionsville Middle School and Zionsville West Middle School, while the four elementary schools are Eagle Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School, Stonegate Elementary School, and Union Elementary School [2].
References:
1: http://www.zionsvillechamber.org/
2: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zionsville,_Indiana
3: http://zionsville-indiana.funcityfinder.com/things-to-do/
4: http://zionsville-indiana.funcityfinder.com/events/
City Services
The Zionsville Police Department strives to forge a true partnership with the Zionsville community. If you have an emergency dial 911, otherwise dial 317-873-5967. The Zionsville Police Department is located at 1075 Parkway Drive, Zionsville, IN 46077.
The Zionsville Fire Department is committed to providing high quality rescue/fire services for the residents and guests of Zionsville. In the event of a fire emergency call 911. For non-emergency calls dial 317-873-5358. The Zionsville Fire Department Station 91 is located at 100 North Ford Road, Zionsville IN 46077.
Utilities
Electricity
Cinergy PSI provides electricity for Zionsville, Indiana. The customer service number is 1-800-688-0688. Boone REMC also provides electricity for Zionsville. Their customer service number is 765-482-2390.
Gas
Vectren 1-800-777-2060 provides gas to Zionsville, Indiana
Water
Indiana Water Company provides water services for Zionsville, Indiana. They can be reached at 317-639-1501.
Telephone
Ameritech/AT&T is the phone company for Zionsville, Indiana and can be reached at 317-556-4200.
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