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Community InformationLinton Chamber of Commerce
http://www.lintonchamber.org/
Linton Community Schools
www.lssc.k12.in.us
Realtors:
Harrah Realty Inc
Pafford Realty
Hasseman Bill Realtor
Hunley GMAC Real Estate
Banks:
Bloomfield State Bank
Main Source Bank
Regions Bank
Utilities:
Linton Municipal Utilities
Utilities District of Western IN / REMC
Correll’s LP Gas
Blue Flame Gas
Ellis Water Company
Telephone:
AT&T
Linton Public Library
www.lintonpl.lib.in.us
95 1st St SE
812-847-7802
Housing:
Linton Housing Authority
Marshall Ave & 15th St
812-847-4876
Organizations:
American Legion
812-847-2906
Elks BPO #866
812-847-4903
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Brazil History
Welcome to the Brazil homepage.
Brazil, Indiana is one of the Wabash Valley's more unique hometowns. Located in the heart of the midwest in Clay County, Brazil is just 13 miles east of Terre Haute and 1 hour west of Indianapolis on US Highway 40.
According to the 2000 Census, Brazil's population is 8,188 and is the county seat for Clay County. The brick and clay industry has historically been the cornerstone of Brazil's economy by providing building products to states as far away as Oregon and Texas. Today several manufacturing companies are headquartered in Brazil providing various opportunities to local residents.
Brazil is a small town with a big history. Here are just a few famous people who called Brazil home: Jimmy Hoffa (Union Organizer), Orville Redenbacher (Popcorn tycoon), Henry Lee Summer (80s Pop Singer), harold "Babe" Wheeler (Hall of Fame High School Basketball Coach), George N. Craig (Governor of Indiana and Past National Commander of American Legion), and Ivan Fuqua (Winner of Gold Medal in 4X400m Relay at the 1932 summer Olympics).
However, the most significant fact in Brazil'
s history is the "Old National Road," which travels through the middle of the city. The National Road, known today as U.S. Highway 40, was the first highway built entirely with federal
funds. The road was authorized by Congress in 1806 during the
Jefferson Administration. and closely paralleled
the military road opened by George Washington and General Braddock
in 1754-55. The National road connected the east to the west and was the primary route of transportation for goods and commerce in the U.S. Today, the road is still a viable byway and offers a scenic slice of Americana.
If you have not visited Brazil, please check out our links on the left of the page and discover Brazil, Indiana today.
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