A Cut Above: Kentland, Indiana
Dec 9th, 2009 | By Jessica Nunemaker | Category: Kentland, little Towns
A visit to Kentland was long overdue. Folks from the surrounding (and much smaller) areas consider Kentland the place to be and flock there on weekends. Why?
The surrounding areas are so very small that there is not even a McDonalds (I find that to be a good thing, but apparently not everyone holds my opinion). So, to Kentland they go!
Shops and a restaurant or two border the Newton County Courthouse. It is wonderful to see a small town with actual businesses in the downtown square.
You have just got to drive (or walk) around the neighborhoods that span outward from the courthouse square: we’re talking gingerbread and spires! I’ve seen more than a few houses to add to my ever expanding “to buy” list (in my dreams, I know).
Drooling over all those homes made us hungry! Locals directed us to make a stop at The Good Table Restaurant (you won’t believe the prices!).
After dessert (mmm, pie!), Hubby and I toodled around a bit, enjoying the freedom that only comes at the cost of a babysitter.
Adult conversation and a leisurely meal in an Indiana small town? Priceless.
Bottom-line? Kentland is in a class all its own. Definitely a great place to stop, stretch your legs, and take a look around.
Kentland, Indiana; Newton County
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What a great little spot! My husband and I roadtrip quite often and we always wonder what we are missing when we’re doodling along. It’s nice to see what’s out there!
Cheers!
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Stopping by from SITS and a little further south in Indiana. I’ll have to mapquest Kentland…I have no idea where it’s at, but it sounds more north than me (halfway b/w Indy and Louisville).
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Small towns are my favorite ! The are so charming and have so much character =) you have a lovely blog!
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Hi, I’m stopping by from SITS! I just wanted to share a bit of comment love.? Kentland looks very beautiful and very much like the historic town that my family and I live in. We have lots of very old and gorgeous homes with a beautiful court square. We have lived here for 20 years and I just can’t imagine living anywhere else – well, except maybe retiring to the Blue Ridge mountains one day! :0)
Well, it’s nice to ‘meet’ you! I hope the rest of your week is absolutely amazing!
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Wow, this reminds me of my little town here in SC. Small towns are the best place to live. So relaxed and the personal service is priceless.
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Just returned home from Kentland. My father is from Kentland & I spent a lot of summers in Kentland as a child, visiting my Grandparents. Kentland is really small town USA. We always make at least one trip to Don’s Drive-In, Good Table restaurant, Sharpes & Murphy’s grocery store. Check out the inside of the post office and the florist shop next door. They still look like they did 30+ years ago.
I’ll be sure to do that the next time I roll through. Thanks!