ServicesUnion County, Indiana - Quality of Life
FinancialBANKSBath State BankFirst Financial Bank United Communities National Bank West End Bank FINANCIAL SERVICESCaskey Insurance & Investment GroupFuller Financial Services Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Back to topSchoolsLiberty Elementary School (LES)Has an enrollment of 515 students in kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's mission statement is; "All students can learn. To develop the potential of all children it is necessary to have a safe, positive, challenging, well structured and inner-active environment. The student, family, school and community share the responsibility for learning. For more information about Liberty Elementary School, call 765-458-5521 or visit the school's website.College Corner Union School (CCUS)Uniquely situated on the Indiana-Ohio state line, serves 244 students from four counties: Union and Franklin Counties in Indiana and Butler and Preble Counties in Ohio. The K-5 instructional staff includes 17 full-time teachers, 1 part-time teacher and 5 paraprofessionals. There is also one full time teacher and one paraprofessional for the pre school class. For more information about College Corner Union School, call 765-732-3183 or visit the school's website.Union County Middle SchoolPublic school with an enrollment of approximately 438 students in grades six, seven and eight. The staff consists of 21 full-time certified teachers and 4 shared teachers. the staff also has 16 full-time support members. The administrative team consists of a building principal and assistant principal. There is a full-time licened social worker that is available as needed. Union County Middle School is a member of East Central Indiana Special Services Cooperative, which provides a full-time learning disabilities teacher a shared teacher in a classroom for the mildly or moderately mentally handicapped.For more information on the Union County Middle School, call 765-458-7438 or visit the school's website.Union County High (UCHS)Home to approximately 450 students and 29 teachers. The community is proud of its student body and school. 85% of Union County High School students are involved in extra-curricular activities. SAT scores have consistently averaged higher than both state and national average scores. For more information about Union County High School, call 765-458-5136 or visit the school's website.Back to topMedical ServicesAmericare Of Liberty Back to topRecreationWhitewater Memorial State Parkwith it's 200 acre lake was established in 1949. The park is located one mile south of Liberty, Indiana and features a 1/4 mile sandy beach with swimming area, fishing, boating, 20 cabins, picnicking, horse trails, handicapped facilities, sightseeing and camping. The park is managed by the Indiana dept. of Natural Resources and is open year round. For more information call 765-458-5565.Brookville Lakewas constructed on the east fork of the Whitewater river (south of Whitewater State Park) by the U. S. Army Corp of Engineers. The lake is 5,260 acres in size and about 16 miles long. It features a swimming area with beach, boating, fishing, camping, marinas, picnic areas, hunting, scenic drives, walking paths and food concessions. Brookville Lake is the only lake in Indiana that stocks pure strain Striped Bass and is one of only two lakes stocked with pure strain Muskellunge. Other species include White-Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Redear, Perch, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye Rockbass and in April, Rainbow Trout are stocked in the tail water area below the dam. For more information call 765-647-2657BUCK POINT GOLF CLUBLIBERTY COUNTRY CLUBBack to topMuseums & Historical SitesUNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - DEPOT MUSEUMBuilt in 1886 - passenger service ceased in 1957- in 1989 was saved from demolition by the Historical Society and turned into a museum. The depot is open from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays in June-August, Founder's Day and by appointment.FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHBuilt in early 1920 and continues to serve its mostly black congregation today. Also used by the community who may reserve the community room for meetings, parties and receptions.TEMPLETON LOG CABINBuilt in 1805, along the Whitewater River by John Templeton who was one of the original settlers of this area, coming here from the Carolinas; moved to the courthouse lawn for preservation by the Historical Society. It is open July 4th, Founders Day and by appointment.WATER WORKS BUILDING MUSEUMPurchased for the water works in 1895 and was only used as such until 1901. After that it was used as a residence. Plans for the house are to store and display local artists' work and serve as a site for various workshops. Genealogicalmaterials will be available at this location. UNION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARYBack to topSource: www.ucdc.us 2/11/07 |
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