Historic preservation and revitalization were at front of mind when city officials purchased the train depot on Buckeye Street in downtown Kokomo. Built in 1910, the train depot underwent a publicly funded, major preservation and rehabilitation project starting in 2014. The project included a pocket park located along the Industrial Heritage Trail. The park includes…
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Kokomo is home to the Coolest Coffee Shop in Indiana, says Best Things Indiana. Here’s what they had to say about the downtown Kokomo coffee shop … “Bind Café is one part of a multi-use coffee room dedicated to the spirit of wanderlust with a side of learning and washed down with a hot cup…
Kokomo is a welcoming community. In 2016, Kokomo’s Common Council enacted legislation that protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens from various forms of discrimination. The local ordinance gives affected residents protections in the areas of housing, financial institutions, employment, labor organizations, public accommodations and education. The LGBT community has a strong presence in Kokomo,…
You don’t have to travel to a metro area to enjoy an afternoon at a museum. Here in Kokomo, we have three museums where you can learn about the community’s history and also the role Kokomo played in shaping our nation. Elwood Haynes Museum Tour the home of Elwood Haynes, a remarkable innovator. You’ll see…
Since 1894, Kokomo has been an automotive town. That year, Elwood Haynes made the first successful trial run of his “horseless carriage” on Pumpkinvine Pike, which is now Boulevard east of Indiana 931. And since that time, automotive manufacturing has played a major role in Kokomo’s economy. To put it in perspective, Kokomo Transmission Plant has…
Kokomo is home to not one but four dog parks! Located throughout the community, you’ll always be close to a park where your canine friend will have plenty of space to play and exercise. Dog park hours are dawn to dusk. Bon Air Dog Park, 700 E. Fischer St. Mehlig Dog Park, 1701 W. Carter…
Kokomo is a community founded on originality — from its unique name to its impressive technological history. Howard County was first occupied by Miami Indians. Settlers began to arrive in the early 1800s, including David Foster. Before long, Foster owned most of the land in the area and eventually donated 40 acres to develop a county…
Kokomo’s story is one of vision. When a major employer invested nearly $1.3 billion in Kokomo in 2011, we didn’t rest in the relief from the hardships of the recession. We used it as momentum and pushed forward with investments of our own. We began intensive downtown revitalization efforts: Traffic signals were replaced with decorative…
The Kokomo Howard County Public Library is about so much more than just books. The library’s three braches have Wi-Fi access, public computers, an array of programs and events, and all sorts of digital and physical materials. It is the first library in Indiana to create a Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom. Located at the Russiaville…