48-479: Fountain Park may refer to: Fountain Park, Indiana Fountain Park, Michigan Fountain Park, Steuben County, Indiana Fountain Park, Ohio Fountain Park, St. Louis Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Fountain Park . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
96-442: A bright future; reminiscent of joys of the past. I don't believe there ever was another thirty acres in the world where so many great and good men and women met and gave free expressions to so many great and good thoughts in the same length of time. Religion, history, romance, right living, higher aims, education, music, good fellowship; everything except the sordid aim to accumulate money, here at its highest and best." . Until 1902,
144-614: A family was $ 63,842. Males had a median income of $ 50,984 versus $ 32,313 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 23,676. About 7.7% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over. The Catholic church is the biggest denomination in the county with 4,341 members, the second largest is the Reformed Church in America with 1,502 members and 2 churches (First Church and American Reformed Church)
192-417: A few larger buildings for educational, recreational, and residential purposes. The main entrance is on the north side of the circular drive, which circles the camp. Six cottages and a few outbuildings, including two of the early privies, remain outside the loop created by the road. At the center of the camp is a fountain and gazebo, thus the name "Fountain Park". Radiating around the interior circle created by
240-639: A hotel and restaurant. Its location, a 1 mile (1.6 km) from Remington, and its stop on the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad line made it accessible from Chicago . Hacks operated from Remington on a schedule during the assemblies. In 1901, the Pennsylvania Railroad offered special excursion rates. Its people were beginning to realize that the assembly brought into their midst advantages. Nationally known Temperance speakers, evangelists, politicians, poets and musicians performed at
288-684: A low of 14 °F (−10 °C) in January to a high of 85 °F (29 °C) in July, although a record low of −25 °F (−32 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in August 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.67 inches (42 mm) in February to 4.34 inches (110 mm) in June. The county government is a constitutional body, granted specific powers by
336-589: A new recreation hall was constructed. Fowler Methodist Church holds a family each year, the Boy and Girl Scouts and area schools, have used the grounds for day camps and other events. The Fountain Park Chautauqua is located north of Remington, Indiana, in a predominantly agricultural area of Jasper County. The 17.3 acres (7.0 ha) are heavily wooded with oak , hickory , walnut and wild cherry trees and run along Carpenter Creek. The camp contains small cottages with
384-415: A pleasant sweet scent in early summer. By 1917 there were forty-eight cottages located on the grounds. The cottages are built on small lots and placed very close together. The standard construction was a one and a half stories with a gable front and a one-story open front porch. The front facade usually contained a door and a window on the main floor and a single window centered in the gable above. Because of
432-465: A tabernacle and restaurant. The assembly lasted ten days at a cost of $ 1.00 per person. The Fountain Park Company was organized in 1897 with Parker as president. By 1898, a 36-room hotel had been built and a dam on Carpenter Creek to create a small lake for boating and swimming. The dam was removed because it obstructed water flow to Remington and other areas. Between the close of the fourth session and
480-566: A training camp for Sunday school teachers. The idea was that of a Methodist minister and Sunday School Superintendent, John H. Vincent and Lewis Miller respectively. The two men cofounded the Chautauqua Lake Sunday School Assembly Program. This program was aimed at religious education, but expanded to include music, art, and secular education. The first Chautauqua was so successful that the idea spread quickly throughout America. Independent Chautauquas, modeled after
528-577: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana . As of 2020, the population was 32,918. The county seat is Rensselaer . Jasper County is included in the Chicago - Naperville - Elgin , IL -IN- WI Metropolitan Statistical Area . The lands of present NW Indiana were explored by French explorer Robert de LaSalle . At that time, the area was inhabited by the Miami Confederation of Indians . Through White settlement, encroachment, and confrontation,
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#1733084696492576-419: Is also part of Indiana Senate districts 5 and 7 and Indiana House of Representatives districts 4, 16 and 20. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 33,478 people, 12,232 households, and 9,165 families in the county. The population density was 59.8 inhabitants per square mile (23.1/km ). There were 13,168 housing units at an average density of 23.5 per square mile (9.1/km ). The racial makeup of
624-557: Is land and 1.76 square miles (4.6 km ) (or 0.31%) is water. Until the middle of the 19th century when it was drained to make farmland, this county was part of the second largest freshwater wetland in the US, with abundant flora and fauna. This is caused by the Iroquois River , one of the main tributaries of the Kankakee River that flows throughout Jasper County, a major water source for
672-559: Is significant in our nation's social history as a movement to provide cultural and educational enrichment to the people. The movement which began in 1874, spurred a tremendous popularity of the Chautauqua throughout the country. At the height of the movement, historians estimate that Chautauquas may have involved as many as 30 million people in 12,000 communities in a given summer. The Chautauqua movement began in 1874 in Chautauqua, New York , as
720-403: Is the hotel. It is on the west side of the grounds. The design of the grounds contribute to the integrity of the district. The meandering perimeter road and the siting of cottages along the perimeter road has shaped a distinct space. Catalpa trees were planted to shade individual cottages. Catalpas were a popular in the 1800 and 1900s. Their broad leaves provide good shade and their flowers give
768-553: The Battle of Philippi , one of the earliest battles of the Civil War at Laurel Hill (now known as Laurel Mountain). In comparing the proportions of men able to fight, Indiana contributed more soldiers than any other state to the Union . According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 561.39 square miles (1,454.0 km ), of which 559.62 square miles (1,449.4 km ) (or 99.68%)
816-562: The Constitution of Indiana and the Indiana Code . County Council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in
864-583: The Union . This was considered an impressive amount at the time, with the average population around 5,000. Although there were several companies from Indiana, the 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment produced Robert H. Milroy , the "Gray Eagle of the Army". Milroy became famous for suppressing Confederate mountain rangers, which caused the Confederate Congress to declare a $ 100,000 bounty on his head. The 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment became known for its involvement in
912-767: The "Mother Chautauqua" in New York, sprang up all over the country. The Chautauqua movement hit its peak about 1924-1925. From the 1880s to the Great Depression, Chautauqua was the window to cultural and educational enrichment for thousands of isolated towns from New England to the Rocky Mountains. Founded in 1895, a mile north of Remington in Jasper County, Indiana , Remington Bank's president, Robert Parker, envisioned an annual assembly to discuss various topics, including religion, science, and literature. In 1893, he purchased
960-525: The Assembly was operated as a Christian church project. That year it was incorporate with a capital stock of $ 24,000. In 1904, a Certificate of Incorporation was signed at capital stock of $ 30,000, which made it a joint stock company. The Fountain Park Company then leased the 30 acres from Robert Parker and his wife for the fee of $ 50 per year over the next 25 years. In 1907, automobiles were first admitted. The original driveway used for hacks delivering patrons to
1008-511: The Assembly, including ex-U.S. Senator John Ingalls , Billy Sunday , William Jennings Bryan (on four occasions), Paul Harvey, Governor Robert M. La Follette , World War I hero Pat O'Brien, and Mrs. Billy Sunday, the widow of the late Billy Sunday also delivered a short address. William Jennings Bryan and Pat OBrien had the highest attendance ratings in Fountain Park's history. An address by one Senator described Fountain Park by saying, "Under
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#17330846964921056-503: The Jasper County governing structure, with a county commission elected that year. They first met in January 1838 at the house of Robert Alexander in present-day Benton County . After that, the pro tem county seat was designated as the residence of George W. Spitler, in present-day Iroquois Township, Newton County and the first meeting was held in March 1839. The official date of formation of
1104-680: The Jasper County government is given as March 15, 1838. Jasper County was named for Sgt. William Jasper , a famous scout for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War . Jasper became famous in 1776, during the bombardment of Fort Moultrie , for erecting a new flagstaff under fire after the American flag had been shot down. Jasper was killed during the Siege of Savannah in 1779. Jasper County's twin county, Newton County ,
1152-514: The Pottawattamies of Indiana and Michigan also relinquished all claim to any remaining land in those states. Until the 1832 treaty of 1832, the future Jasper County area was not open to settlement; those who did come to Indiana before that time had flooded the southern parts of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois through the Ohio Valley . Northwestern Indiana was also less desirable for initial settlement,
1200-515: The acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government. Court: The county maintains a small claims court that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to
1248-406: The age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 25.1% were non-families, and 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.07. The median age was 38.0 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 47,697 and the median income for
1296-484: The area. The municipalities in Jasper County, and their populations as of the 2020 census, are: The 13 townships of Jasper County, with their populations as of the 2020 census, are: Residents of Jasper County attend public schools administered by four different districts in multiple counties: High Schools Middle Schools Elementary Schools In recent years, average temperatures in Rensselaer have ranged from
1344-439: The area. The state legislature passed an omnibus bill that authorized thirteen counties and described their boundaries, although their governing structures were not established at that time. The new counties of Jasper and Newton were attached to White County for political and civil purposes. In 1836 all the area north of the Kankakee River was partitioned from Jasper as Porter County . By 1837 preparations were made to create
1392-565: The cottages are the Tabernacle, Recreation Building, Food and Candy Stands, the Art Colony and museum, and the Well House and Brick Shelter. Interspersed are the shuffleboard/bowling lanes, a basketball court, a playground, a series of benches/swings, and a variety of flower planters, two stone ones date back to 1932. The only public structure not located within the circle of the other public buildings
1440-420: The county was 95.8% white, 0.6% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 2.0% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.4% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 27.6% were German , 16.5% were Irish , 9.6% were Dutch , 9.3% were English , 6.9% were American , and 6.0% were Polish . Of the 12,232 households, 35.8% had children under
1488-416: The evening programs of 1918. The Great Depression the 1933 session pushed forward one week. In 1942, it was decided that Fountain Park would go on that year. Rationing due to World War II held down attendance in 1943. Between 1956 and 1961 major changes occurred. The old food stand was replaced, a new tabernacle was constructed, a new entrance gate was built on the north side, a new fountain was designed, and
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1536-428: The form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes. Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing
1584-445: The land being described as alternate swamps, sterile sand ridges and flat, wet prairies. It did proliferate in game, however, and eventually settlers found it. The first recorded settler was William Donahue, who located in present-day Gillam Township . He was a justice of the peace during the period prior to the county's establishment. Although the settlers were sparse, the state legislature provided for two counties to be established in
1632-436: The land for Fountain Park. Recreational activities were part of program with boating, swimming, shuffleboard, and athletic contests. Parker purchased 70 acres (28 ha) of land in 1893 and "saw its natural beauty as an ideal place for an annual, out-of-doors assembly to be held for the people of Northwestern Indiana to meet to discuss religious, scientific and literary subjects." Before the first session, in 1895, Parker built
1680-497: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fountain_Park&oldid=1128608731 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Fountain Park, Indiana Since 1895, Fountain Park has hosted an annual Chatauqua to promote religious, social and educational activities. It
1728-485: The non-contributing cottages are sited on lots intended for dwellings and thus have similar presence on the site to the historic ones. In 1895, the association built a wooden rectangular tabernacle on the location of the current tabernacle. In 1960, they demolished the old tabernacle and built the current one. The current tabernacle, however, is wooden-sided, gable-roofed building of roughly the same dimensions as its predecessor. Jasper County, Indiana Jasper County
1776-630: The opening of the fifth session, the first permanent cottage was built by the Sherman "White family of Brook and the George Ball family of Kentland. As the number of cottages was growing, the owners expressed the wish that all tents and cottages be placed on the outer side of the grounds and that the grove be preserved intact. Fountain Park was becoming a popular destination with amenities which included telephone service, mail pickup and delivery, grocery service, mineral water from natural springs, tenting privileges,
1824-451: The park was on the east side of the property where the fairgrounds were. With increasing use of automobiles, the gate on the west side of the park was opened in 1912 for autos only. Eventually both of these gates were closed and the north gate became the only way to enter or exit the grounds. In 1908, the founder, Robert Parker, resigned. In May 1909 Christian and Margaret Hensler purchased the property and leased approximately 30 acres of it for
1872-401: The shadow of the trees, in this happy little grove, in that rude structure (tabernacle) where nothing has been done for show during these past scores of years has been gathered annually the very best and brightest men and women the world has known, and their sweetest and brightest thoughts have been expressed for us who come to listen and to learn. Here was freedom; rest for the weary, pictures of
1920-424: The small lots, the cottages were usually twice as deep as they were wide. Cottage number 32 is a good example of this style. Little decoration was used although a couple do have Gothic Revival : bargeboard trim, window hoods and arched windows. Because of the limited use, few of the cottages have fireplaces or chimneys. Over time variations in style have developed. Most of the newer construction has been confined to
1968-422: The south on the far side of the road. Not all of the cottages are officially viewed as "contributing". These changes reflect the history of Fountain Park Chautauqua over the 105-year existence. Non-contributing buildings on the grounds are not out of scale with the historic structures. More recent cottages may have a lower roof pitch, or are constructed of concrete block. One structure is an A-frame design. All of
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2016-448: The state level circuit court . County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff , coroner , auditor , treasurer , recorder , surveyor , and circuit court clerk , elected to four-year terms. Members elected to any county government position are required to declare a political party affiliation and to be residents of the county. Jasper County is part of Indiana's 4th congressional district . It
2064-426: The tradition of a two-week event, which includes Sunday School, church services as well as family-oriented entertainment including singing groups and bands, speakers, art classes, talent shows and other recreational activities. Fountain Park is one of a few with permanent structures that built specifically for the Chautauqua. These include a tabernacle, recreational building, hotel and seventy cottages. The Chautauqua
2112-606: The use of Fountain Park. Later a lawsuit between the Hensler heirs and Fountain Park Company divided the 30 acres (12 ha) down to the current 17.3 acres (7.0 ha). The Women's Improvement Association was organized to help in beautifying and improving the grounds and buildings in 1911. The following year, an electric light system was installed. Fountain Park stayed open during the Great Depression and throughout both World Wars. During World War I all lights were turned off after
2160-544: The various indigenous groups were forced to cede their claim to the area. In October 1818, the Pottawattamies, Weas, and Delawares ceded their lands west of the Tippecanoe River to the government. In a treaty dated October 23, 1826, the Pottawattamies and Miamis ceded all their lands east of the Tippecanoe. A treaty dated October 26, 1832, with the Pottawattamies ceded control of the northwestern part of Indiana; on October 27
2208-550: Was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 7, 2001 . At one time there were an estimated 85 Chautauquas in Indiana alone. Of these, only six continue the Chautauqua tradition including the cities of Columbus , Jeffersonville , Madison , Merom , Remington , and Rome City . Most host weekend festivals for art competitions, music, crafts, and historical re-enactments. Fountain Park Chautauqua continues in
2256-481: Was formed from Jasper's area. In 1859 the county of Newton was revived but with smaller area than before, leaving Jasper in its present form. As early as 1825, the majority of the population were against slavery. By the time of the War , Jasper County was one of the few counties of Indiana that had a military organization under the law of 1855. The war greatly affected Jasper County when 935 soldiers were enlisted on behalf of
2304-509: Was named after Jasper's friend and comrade, John Newton . A state legislature act dated January 29, 1839, caused the consolidation of Jasper and Newton, with Jasper retaining the name, and Newton being removed, and the consolidated area being seated at the Falls of the Iroquois River, with the name of Newton (the community's name was changed to Rensselaer in 1844). In 1840 the county of Benton
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