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Hoosier National Forest

  • District Office, 811 Constitution Avenue
  • Bedford, IN.  47421

HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST Rolling hills, back-country trails, and rural crossroad communities make these 203,000 acres of public land a local treasure. Spread across nine counties, including over 16,000 acres in Lawrence County, the forest offers outstanding outdoor recreation. The Brownstown Ranger District includes the Charles C. Deam Wilderness, a nearly 13,000 acre designated area managed …

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Grissom Memorial

  • 3333 State Road 60 East
  • Mitchell, IN.  47446

GRISSOM MEMORIAL Located within Spring Mill State Park, the Grissom Memorial pays tribute to Mitchell’s native son, Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom. The memorial is a tribute to the Mitchell-born astronaut who was a pioneer in America’s exploration of outer space. The interactive museum features exhibits and actual mementoes from Grissom’s space travels, including a space …

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Grissom Boyhood Home/Museum

  • 715 W. Grissom Ave
  • Mitchell, IN.  47446

GRISSOM BOYHOOD HOME Celebrate the life of famed astronaut and Mitchell native, Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, at his family home. The home is decorated in a 1940s style using Grissom family pieces and period furniture. The back porch museum includes highlights of Gus Grissom’s career. Open Saturdays, May-October

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Lawrence County Astronauts
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