Rural Living and Outdoor Adventure Found in Indiana
The Ohio River winds its way for nearly 1,000 miles through the eastern part of the U.S., starting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and finally merging into the Mississippi River in Cairo, Illinois. Before the Ohio River ever joins the muddy waters of the Mississippi River, however, there is a quiet little town along the riverbank in Indiana.
One town is named Magnet. Life is slower in Magnet, Indiana. Farmers tend their corn fields, the local boys offer their services mowing lawns, and the women still can and freeze the vegetables they harvest from their gardens. For fun during the week, dogs jump in ponds and chase frogs. Sometimes they chase skunks and those endings are not always happy. On weekends, residents open the garage and roll out their speed boat. The boat either goes on the river or to nearby Patoka Lake, 8800 acres of water on a 26,000 acre park that includes hiking trails, bicycling, golf, and camping.
If you want to buy real estate in this town, forget it. The nearest house available is about five miles away in Mackey. With three bedrooms, one bath, and 1260 square feet, the home built in 1900 is listed an incredibly low price of $40,000. When buyers consider a home is available for a price this low, the imagination would lead to perhaps a home that is not attractive. However, southern Indiana is one of the most well-kept areas in the nation. Home owners take great pride in their lawns being well-groomed, flowers watered, and weeds removed.
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