Recharge at Remington, Indiana

Rex Vogel

9 years ago

The Remington Water Tower was built in 1879.

Mid-way between Chicago and Indianapolis, Remington is a quaint small town just two miles west of I-65.

Planning a visit? Stay at Caboose Lake Campground.

Founded in 1860, Remington was a small farming community known as Carpenter Station or Carpenter, after Carpenter’s Creek. The name was later changed to Remington, perhaps the name of a local store owner. A railway depot was constructed the previous year and included a small building with two rooms and a platform 100 feet long.

Remington boasts many homes and landmarks of historic note with varied types of architecture. The Remington Water Tower was built in 1879. The rare tower and wood tank structure is an original example of 19th century public water utility structure, construction methods, and technology. The tower has limestone foundation, is 104 feet tall and about 20 feet in diameter with two-foot brick walls. Remington Tower Days are held annually the second weekend in June (June 12-13, 2015).

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Escape to the country at Fair Oaks Farms, the nation’s largest agritourism destination. Located 20 miles north of Remington, the Farm offers acres of outdoor fun, food, and learning for the entire family. Dairy and Pig adventures, cheese factory, cafe, and much more.

Indiana Beach Amusement Park is located 24 miles east of Remington in Monticello. The amusement resort, founded in 1926, features a Boardwalk Funway, six roller coasters, 41 rides, a zip line that sends riders hurling over Lake Shafer, an aerial ropes course, Kiddyland, Shafer Queen sightseeing paddlewheel boat, a pool with sand beach and water slide, and much more.