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'''Zionsville''' is a suburban town located in the extreme southeast area of [[Boone County, Indiana|Boone County]], [[Indiana]], United States, northwest of [[Indianapolis]]. The population was 14,160 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]],<ref name="2010 Census">{{cite web|title=2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |work=American FactFinder |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census |access-date=December 1, 2012 }}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> 30,693 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Zionsville town, Indiana |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/zionsvilletownindiana |access-date=October 4, 2022 |website=www.census.gov |language=en}}</ref>
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'''Zionsville''' is an affluent town located in the extreme southeast area of [[Boone County, Indiana]], in [[Eagle Township, Boone County, Indiana|Eagle Township]]. The population was 14,160 at the [[United States Census 2010|2010 census]]. Nearby communities include [[Brownsburg, Indiana|Brownsburg]], [[Carmel, Indiana|Carmel]], [[Whitestown, Indiana|Whitestown]], [[Westfield, Indiana|Westfield]] and [[Indianapolis]].


Zionsville promotes itself as a tourist attraction around its village-styled downtown area. This area primarily consists of Main Street, paved entirely in [[brick]], which is lined with small stores and restaurants.
Zionsville promotes itself as a tourist attraction, centered on its village-styled downtown area. This area consists primarily of Main Street, paved entirely in [[brick]], which is lined with small retail stores and restaurants.


==History==
==History==
[[Image:Zionsville, Indiana historical marker.png|thumb|left|250px|The historical marker near the corner of Main and Cedar streets.]]
[[Image:Zionsville, Indiana historical marker.png|thumb|left|Historical marker near the corner of Main and Cedar streets.]]
Zionsville was laid out in 1852 when the railroad was extended to that point.<ref>{{cite book|title=Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana|url=https://archive.org/details/earlylifetimesin00hard|year=1887|publisher=Carlon & Hollenbeck|page=[https://archive.org/details/earlylifetimesin00hard/page/49 49]}}</ref> It was named for William Zion, a pioneer settler.<ref>{{cite book|last=Gannett|first=Henry|title=The origin of certain place names in the United States|url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ|year=1905|publisher=Govt. Print. Off.|page=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n333 334]}}</ref>
The current town of Zionsville began as a promotion by railway speculator William Zion, who partnered with Boone County landowner Elijah Cross to build a railway station on Cross's land in Eagle Township. The town was chartered in 1852, and the first resident was John Miller, who built and lived in a boarding house. By the 1860 census, the population was counted at 364. In this period, local businesses and houses of worship, specifically the local [[Methodist]] and [[Church of Christ]] congregations, relocated from nearby [[Eagle Village, Indiana|Eagle Village]], which had also been platted on land originally owned by Cross. According to the local Chamber of Commerce [[Abraham Lincoln]] made a [[Whistle stop train tour|whistle-stop speech]] in Zionsville in 1861 when traveling to his inauguration.


[[Abraham Lincoln]] made a [[Whistle stop train tour|whistle-stop speech]] in Zionsville in 1861 when traveling to his inauguration. Later, after his assassination in 1865, the train carrying Lincoln’s body passed through Zionsville on its circuitous route to his final rest in Springfield, Illinois. <ref>{{cite book|last=O'Guinn|first=Helen W.|title=Indianapolis: Getaways about Two Hours Away|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sYweil-KXeUC&pg=PA1|date=September 1, 2004|publisher=Globe Pequot Press|isbn=978-0-7627-2974-6|page=1}}</ref>
For much of the rest of its history, Zionsville has led a quiet existence, relying primarily upon its existence as a stop on passenger rail lines and later as a shopping destination or [[bedroom community]]. While [[white flight]] and other demographic changes in nearby Indianapolis greatly enlarged the city of [[Carmel, Indiana|Carmel]] and the town of [[Fishers, Indiana|Fishers]] in [[Hamilton County, Indiana|Hamilton County]], especially since the imposition of [[Unigov]] in 1970, Zionsville had remained a much smaller locale until growth began to pick up into the mid to late 1990s.


[[Town Hall (Castle Hall)]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1983.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
===Consolidation===
As of January 2, 2010, Zionsville grew to around {{convert|50|sqmi|km2}} when its government consolidated with [[Eagle Township, Boone County, Indiana|Eagle Township]] and [[Union Township, Boone County, Indiana|Union Township]] of Boone County. Voters in the three areas passed a referendum Nov. 4, 2008 to institute the Plan of Government Reorganization. The town shares the Zionsville Community Schools district with the townships.


[[File:The Dahlia City Mural.jpg|thumb|left|Mural depicting the nickname "The Dahlia City" in Zionsville]]
In May 2007, the legislative bodies of the three areas authorized a nine-member committee to craft a government plan in accordance with the Government Modernization Act (Ind. Code 36-1.5), which was enacted by the Indiana General Assembly in 2006. The entities sought a new government in southeastern Boone County for two reasons: 1) to lock in a border around Zionsville and the townships to prevent annexation from outside communities; 2) to gain control over land development planning and zoning from the Boone County Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.
In the 1920s, the town was known as "The [[Dahlia]] City" due to the success of two nurseries in the area in growing the flower. Starting in 2019, the Zionsville Cultural District brought the name back to promote the city, in conjunction with giving away free flowers to grow and the painting of a mural.<ref name="DahliaCityCurrent">{{cite news |last1=Skinner |first1=Anna |title=The Dahlia City: Zionsville Cultural District works to bring back town's moniker • Current Publishing |url=https://youarecurrent.com/2019/08/20/the-dahlia-city-zionsville-cultural-district-works-to-bring-back-towns-moniker/ |access-date=April 18, 2023 |work=Current |date=August 20, 2019}}</ref>

The plan will affect the structure of the Zionsville Plan Commission, Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals and the Zionsville Town Council. The town council, specifically, will increase from five members to seven members. Although the entire {{convert|50|sqmi|km2|adj=on}} area will become incorporated Zionsville, residents will fall under two distinct taxation/service districts — urban and rural. The urban district (the current Town of Zionsville) will maintain its Zionsville Police Department protection, as well as other municipal services like road maintenance. The rural district (the current Eagle and Union township residents in unincorporated Zionsville) will continue to receive police protection from the Boone County Sheriff's Department, and will maintain all current services. Every two years, a panel will determine whether a property in the rural district shall be absorbed into the urban district.

The Eagle Township Advisory Board and Union Township Advisory Board will dissolve when the plan or reorganization goes into effect, and the Zionsville Town Council will take over the services they provide — like cemetery upkeep and resident assistance.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Zionsville is located approximately {{convert|15|mi|km}} northwest of [[Downtown Indianapolis]]. According to the 2010 census, Zionsville has a total area of {{convert|10.298|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|10.26|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 99.63%) is land and {{convert|0.038|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 0.37%) is water.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
Zionsville is located at {{Coord|39|57|11|N|86|16|10|W|type:city}} (39.953092, -86.269462){{GR|1}}. It is about 17 minutes northwest of downtown [[Indianapolis]].
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In 2010, Zionsville annexed {{convert|39.5|sqmi|sqkm|2}} of land in [[Eagle Township, Boone County, Indiana|Eagle]] and [[Union Township, Boone County, Indiana|Union]] townships. This increased the area of the town to {{convert|49.7|sqmi|sqkm|2}} and added 9,159 residents as of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Cohen|first1=Darryl T.|title=Population Trends in Incorporated Places: 2000 to 2013|url=https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2015/demo/p25-1142.pdf|website=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 10, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Smith|first1=Scott|title=Zionsville is model for Indiana in voluntary governmental consolidation|url=http://www.indianaeconomicdigest.net/main.asp?SectionID=31&subsectionID=303&articleID=53403|website=Indiana Economic Digest|access-date=October 16, 2017}}</ref> In 2014, Zionsville gained an additional {{convert|3.9|sqmi|sqkm|2}} of area as a result of annexing portions of [[Perry Township, Boone County, Indiana|Perry Township]], bringing the current area of the town to {{convert|53.63|sqmi|sqkm|2}}.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rose|first1=Rod|title=Indiana Supreme Court upholds merger of Zionsville and Perry Township|url=http://indianaeconomicdigest.com/main.asp?SectionID=31&SubSectionID=133&ArticleID=82725|website=Indiana Economic Digest|access-date=October 16, 2017}}</ref>
According to the 2010 census, the town has a total area of {{convert|10.30|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|10.26|sqmi}} (or 99.61%) is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi}} (or 0.39%) is water.<ref>{{cite web
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===Climate===
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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Zionsville has a [[humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. Its inclusion in this climatic type is because of its four distinct seasons, large ranges between high summer temperatures and low winter temperatures, and enough precipitation to exclude arid or semi-arid classification.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=593508&cityname=Zionsville,+Indiana,+United+States+of+America&units=|title=Zionsville, Indiana Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)|website=Weatherbase}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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According to the 2016-2020 [[American Community Survey]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/search-results.html|title=Search Results|website=The United States Census Bureau}}</ref> the median income for a household in the town was $137,265,<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 US census Zionsville IN median household income |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/zionsvilletownindiana/INC110220#INC110220}}</ref> and the per capita income was $66,898.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 US census Zionsville Indiana per capita income |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/zionsvilletownindiana/INC910220#INC910220}}</ref> 3.8%<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 US Census Zionsville Indiana persons in poverty |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/zionsvilletownindiana/IPE120221#IPE120221}}</ref> of the population were estimated to be below the poverty line. The median value of owner-occupied housing units in the town was $406,800.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 US Census QuickFacts Zionsville town, Indiana |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/zionsvilletownindiana}}</ref>
==Demographics==
===2010 Census===
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2010, there were 14,160 people, 5,129 households, and 3,872 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 1,380.5 people per square mile (533.0/km²). There were 5,539 housing units at an average density of 539.9 per square mile (208.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.00% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.20% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.10% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.70% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.50% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.40% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.10% of the population.


===2020 census===
According to the 2006-2010 [[American Community Survey]], the median income for a household in the town was $108,420, and the per capita income was $48,692. 3.0% of the population were estimated to be below the poverty line. The median value of owner-occupied housing units in the town was $355,800.<ref>http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/18/1886372.html</ref>
===2000 Census===
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 8,775 people, 3,063 households, and 2,407 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 1,512.9 people per square mile (584.1/km²). There were 3,169 housing units at an average density of 546.4 per square mile (211.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.78% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.33% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.11% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.07% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.32% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.39% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.97% of the population.


As of the [[2020 United States census|census]] of 2020, there were 30,693 people, and 10,061 households in the town.<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Zionsville town, Indiana |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/zionsvilletownindiana |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=www.census.gov |language=en}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|455.3|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|inhabitants&nbsp;|inhabitants}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 US Census Zionsville Indiana population per square mile |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/zionsvilletownindiana/POP060220#POP060220}}</ref> The racial makeup of the town was 91.4% [[White (US Census)|White]], 1.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 4.3% [[Asian (U.S. census)|Asian]], and 2.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 3,063 households out of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.23.


There were 10,061 households, of which 73.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 15.7% were non-families. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the town the population was spread out with 31.7% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.


The median age in the town was 39.1 years. 28.0% of residents were under the age of 18, and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Zionsville town, Indiana |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/zionsvilletownindiana/AGE135221#AGE135221 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=www.census.gov |language=en}}</ref>
The median income for a household in the town was $81,770, and the median income for a family was $95,359. Males had a median income of $62,334 versus $35,823 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $35,049.


The [[median income]] for a householder in the town was $137,265. Males had a median income of $92,833 versus $65,622 for females. The per capita income for the town was $66,898.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zionsville, IN {{!}} Data USA |url=https://datausa.io/profile/geo/zionsville-in/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=datausa.io |language=en}}</ref>
==Schools==
[http://www.zcs.k12.in.us/ Zionsville Community School Corporation] enjoys a very strong reputation. For the past half decade Zionsville schools have been in the top 5 best schools in the state according to [[Indianapolis Monthly]]. Zionsville schools have rivalries with neighboring Carmel schools, Lebanon schools, and Pike Township schools in Indianapolis. The superintendent of schools is Scott Robison.
The following Zionsville Schools are covered under the Zionsville Community Schools (ZCS) district, which covers a large area that extends beyond Zionsville proper.


===High school===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 11, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 14,160 people, 5,129 households, and 3,872 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1380.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 5,539 housing units at an average density of {{convert|539.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 94.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.5% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.4% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.1% of the population.
*[[Zionsville Community High School]]
1000 Mulberry Street, Zionsville, IN 46077<br />
Principal: Tim East


There were 5,129 households, of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.5% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.25.
===Middle schools===
*[http://www.zcs.k12.in.us/zms/index.html Zionsville Middle School]
900 N. Ford Road, Zionsville, IN 46077<br />
Principal: Sean Conner
*[http://www.zcs.k12.in.us/zwms/index.htm Zionsville West Middle School]
5565 South 700 East, Whitestown, IN 46075<br />
Principal: Deveraux


The median age in the town was 39.6 years. 31.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
===Elementary schools===

* [http://www.zcs.k12.in.us/zcs/eagle/sites/index.htm Eagle Elementary School]
===2000 census===
350 N. Sixth Street Zionsville, IN 46077<br />
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 8,775 people, 3,063 households, and 2,407 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|1,512.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,169 housing units at an average density of {{convert|546.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.78% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.33% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.11% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.07% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.32% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.39% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.97% of the population.
Principal: Chris Squier

* [http://www.zcs.k12.in.us/~pve/index.htm Pleasant View Elementary School]
There were 3,063 households, out of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.23.
4700 S. 975 E., Zionsville, IN 46077<br />

Principal: Chad Smith
In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.
* [http://www.zcs.k12.in.us/zcs/sge/sites/index.html Stonegate Elementary School]

7312 West Stonegate Drive, Zionsville, IN 46077<br />
The median income for a household in the town was $81,770, and the median income for a family was $95,359. Males had a median income of $62,334 versus $35,823 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $35,049.
Principal: Kristin Landis

* [http://www.zcs.k12.in.us/~union/Home.html Union Elementary School]
==Government==
11750 E. 300 S., Zionsville, IN 46077<br />
Zionsville has utilized a [[mayor-council government]] since 2015,<ref name="Indystar">{{cite web|url=https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/boone-county/zionsville/2015/06/02/indiana-court-of-appeals-overturns-ruling-in-zionsville-reorganization/28384147/|title=Decision suddenly gives Zionsville a mayor, more residents|access-date=July 20, 2020|date=June 2, 2015|website=www.indystar.com}}</ref> and is one of only two Indiana "towns" with a mayor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 20, 2021 |title=Communication breakdown: How the relationship between Zionsville's mayor and town council 'soured' and whether it can be salvaged • Current Publishing |url=https://www.youarecurrent.com/2021/09/20/communication-breakdown-how-the-relationship-between-zionsvilles-mayor-and-town-council-soured-and-whether-it-can-be-salvaged/ |access-date=October 4, 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref> The current mayor, [[John Stehr]], was elected in 2023, succeeding Emily Styron.<ref name="Current Publishing">{{cite web|url=https://youarecurrent.com/2023/07/13/stehr-will-run-unopposed-in-general-election|title=Stehr will run unopposed in general election|access-date=January 2, 2024|date=July 13, 2023|website=www.youarecurrent.com}}</ref> The town council consists of 7 members, currently 6 Republicans and 1 Democrat.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boonecounty.in.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2019-General-Election-Results.pdf|title=2019 General Election Results}}</ref>
Principal: Jenny Bivans

===List of mayors===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|-
! №
! Portrait
! Mayor
! Term of office
! Election
! colspan=2 | Party
|-
| 1
|
| Jeff Papa<ref name=Indystar/>
| June 2, 2015<br />–<br />January 1, 2016
| —
| style="background-color:{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}" |
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
|-
| 2
|
| Tim Haak<ref name="IBJ">{{cite web|url=https://www.ibj.com/articles/democrat-beats-republican-incumbent-in-zionsville-mayoral-race|title=Democrat beats Republican incumbent in Zionsville mayoral race|access-date=July 20, 2020|date=November 5, 2019|website=www.ibj.com}}</ref>
| January 1, 2016<br />–<br />January 1, 2020
| 2015
| style="background-color:{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}" |
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
|-
| 3
|
| Emily Styron<ref name=IBJ/>
| January 1, 2020<br />–<br />January 1, 2024
| 2019
| style="background-color:{{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}" |
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
|-
|4
|
| [[John Stehr]]<ref name=IBJ/>
| January 1, 2024<br />–<br />Incumbent
| 2023
| style="background-color:{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}" |
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
|}

==Education==
[[File:ZCHS Door 27.jpeg|thumb|[[Zionsville Community High School]]]]
[[Zionsville Community School Corporation|Zionsville Community Schools]], which encompasses an area in Eagle and Union townships extending beyond Zionsville town limits, enjoys a very strong reputation. For the past half decade, it has been ranked among the top five public school corporations in Indiana by ''[[Indianapolis Monthly]]'' magazine. Zionsville schools have rivalries with schools in neighboring [[Carmel, Indiana|Carmel]], [[Lebanon, Indiana|Lebanon]], and [[Pike Township, Marion County, Indiana|Pike Township]] in Indianapolis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/zionsville-eagles-(zionsville,in)/rival.htm|title=Rivalry - Zionsville High School (IN) - MaxPreps|website=www.maxpreps.com}}</ref> The superintendent of schools is Rebecca Coffman, who started with Zionsville schools in 2001.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/boone-county/2023/01/27/zionsville-community-schools-new-superintendent-rebecca-coffman-qa/69822990007/ |url-status=live |archive-date=January 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128065756/https://eu.indystar.com/story/news/local/boone-county/2023/01/27/zionsville-community-schools-new-superintendent-rebecca-coffman-qa/69822990007/ |last=Fradette |first=Rachel |date=January 27, 2023 |website=[[The Indianapolis Star]] |language=en |access-date=August 9, 2023 |title=Rebecca Coffman began her career in a Zionsville classroom. Now she's the superintendent}}</ref> She replaced Scott Robison, who joined the district in 2006 and served as the superintendent until his retirement in 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cms.zcs.k12.in.us/?q=node/26|title=Zionsville Community Schools|website=cms.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
;List of schools - Zionsville Community School Corporation:
* [[Zionsville Community High School]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zionsville Community High School |url=https://zhs.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=zhs.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Zionsville Middle School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zionsville Middle School |url=https://zms.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=zms.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Zionsville West Middle School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zionsville West Middle |url=https://zwm.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=zwm.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Eagle Elementary School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eagle Elementary |url=https://eag.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=eag.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Pleasant View Elementary School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pleasant View Elementary |url=https://pve.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=pve.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Stonegate Elementary School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stonegate Elementary |url=https://sge.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=sge.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Union Elementary School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Union Elementary |url=https://uni.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=uni.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Boone Meadow Elementary School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Boone Meadow Elementary |url=https://bme.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=bme.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Trailside Elementary School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trailside Elementary School |url=https://tse.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=tse.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>

The town has a lending library, the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bccn.boone.in.us/bccn/Boone_County_Libraries.html | title=Libraries in Boone County, Indiana | publisher=Boone County Community Network | access-date=March 4, 2018}}</ref>


==Cultural features==
==Cultural features==
[[Image:Zionsville, Indiana gazebo.png|thumb|upright|Gazebo at the site of the town's first railroad depot. Located in Lincoln Park.]]
===Shops ===

Several blocks of Main Street in Zionsville have been intentionally groomed to give off a "village" air, specifically to attract shopping from nearby larger communities. In addition, Main Street has been paved entirely in brick and the street lamps and other features (such as a lower [[speed limit]]) are maintained to encourage visitors and residents to spend a good deal of time shopping on foot along the length of the street.
Zionsville is home to the {{notatypo|SullivanMunce}} Cultural Center, which includes the P.H. Sullivan Museum, Munce Art Center, a genealogy center, and a welcome center. It features a collection of artifacts related to the town's history and hosts numerous programming and events throughout the year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sullivanmunce.org/|title=SullivanMunce Cultural Center |date=June 10, 2024}}</ref>


===Festivals===
One of Zionsville's seasonal attractions, the [[Independence Day (United States)|July Fourth]] fireworks show hosted by the local Lion's Club, brings in people from across Indiana. Unlike many of the Independence Day celebrations in major cities, the Zionsville fireworks show has no music integrated into the performance, although there are concerts before the display.
One of Zionsville's seasonal attractions, the [[Independence Day (United States)|July Fourth]] fireworks show hosted by the local Lion's Club, brings in people from across Indiana. Unlike many of the Independence Day celebrations in major cities, the Zionsville fireworks show has no music integrated into the performance, although there are concerts before the display.
There is also the Fall Festival which has a parade featuring sports teams, organizations from Zionsville and surrounding communities, and the Middle and High School marching bands. There is also a festival at the Lion's Park with attractions like rides, games, and food. It lasts for one weekend in September.
There is also the Fall Festival which has a parade featuring sports teams, organizations from Zionsville and surrounding communities, and the Middle and High School marching bands. There is also a festival at the Lion's Park with attractions like rides, games, and food. It lasts for one weekend in September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zionsvillelions.com/events/fall-festival|title=Fall Festival|date=April 9, 2012}}</ref>

Zionsville contains the Goldman Union Camp Institute (or GUCI), a Jewish camp that is part of the URJ ([[Union for Reform Judaism]]).<ref>{{cite web |title=Directions to Camp |url=https://guci.org/about/directions-to-camp/ |website=URJ GUCI Goldman Union Camp Institute - Jewish Summer Camp and Retreat Center |access-date=October 10, 2019}}</ref>


===Camps===
==Transportation==
'''Highways'''
Zionsville contains the Goldman Union Camp Institute (or GUCI), a Jewish camp that is part of the URJ (Union for Reform Judaism).
* [[File:I-65.svg|25px]] [[Interstate 65 in Indiana|Interstate 65]]
* [[File:I-465.svg|25px]] [[Interstate 465]]
* [[File:I-865.svg|25px]] [[Interstate 865]]
* [[File:US 52.svg|25px]] [[U.S. Route 52 in Indiana|US 52]] - concurrent with Interstate 65, 465, and 865
* [[File:US 421.svg|25px]] [[U.S. Route 421 in Indiana|US 421]]
* [[File:Indiana 32.svg|25px]] [[Indiana State Road 32|State Road 32]]
* [[File:Indiana 267.svg|25px]] [[Indiana State Road 267|State Road 267]]


'''Airports'''<br />
[[Image:Zionsville, Indiana gazebo.png|thumb|right|200px|The gazebo at the site of the town's first railroad depot.]]
The [[Indianapolis Executive Airport]] (KTYQ) is located approximately five [[nautical mile]]s (5.8 [[mile|mi]], 9.3 [[kilometre|km]]) north of Zionsville's downtown area and acts as a reliever airport for [[Indianapolis International Airport]].


'''Railroads and Trails'''<br />
===Notable residents and former residents===
The Lafayette and Indianapolis Railroad line traversing Zionsville was owned and operated by a number of companies from its inception in 1852 until it was abandoned in 1976.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abandonedrails.com/Lafayette_to_Indianapolis|title=Abandoned Rails: Lafayette to Indianapolis|website=www.abandonedrails.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.in.gov/indot/files/Rail_STBFilings.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929232805/https://www.in.gov/indot/files/Rail_STBFilings.pdf|archive-date=September 29, 2021|title=Indiana Railroad Abandonments|access-date=August 10, 2023}}</ref> In the 1990s, Zionsville re-purposed portions of the former railroad line as a [[shared use path]]. It is currently known as Big-4 Rail Trail.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/features/hot-on-the-trails-big-4-rail/|title=Hot On The Trails: Zionsville's Big-4 Rail Trail - Indianapolis Monthly|date=May 30, 2017}}</ref> The Rail Trail links various parks, neighborhoods, and points of interest throughout the town, including Heritage Park, Jennings Field, and Starkey Park, and is within walking distance of Mulberry Fields and the downtown village. The trail is surrounded by trees for most of its length. It is currently undergoing construction to expand its south end.


==Notable people==
* [[Albert Barnes Anderson]], Federal judge
* [[Albert B. Anderson]], federal judge
* [[Ron Artest]], NBA player, former Indiana Pacer
* [[Antoine Bethea]], Indianapolis Colts safety
* [[Mark Baltz]], NFL official
* [[Jeff Belskus]], CEO of [[Hulman & Company]] and president of [[Indianapolis Motor Speedway]]
* [[Brandon Bernstein]], American drag racer
* [[Antoine Bethea]], former Indianapolis Colts and [[Arizona Cardinals]] safety
* [[Gary Brackett]], former Indianapolis Colts linebacker
* [[Gary Brackett]], former Indianapolis Colts linebacker
* [[Dallas Clark]], former Indianapolis Colts tight end
* [[Tom Carnegie]], former announcer of the [[Indianapolis 500]]
* [[Tom Carnegie]], former announcer of the [[Indianapolis 500]]
* [[Austin Collie]], Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
* [[Dallas Clark]], former Indianapolis Colts tight end
* [[Donald Cline]], former fertility doctor
* [[Austin Collie]], former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
* [[Austin Croshere]], former NBA player
* [[Austin Croshere]], former NBA player
* [[Dan Dakich]], former [[Bowling Green State University]] basketball coach
* [[Dan Dakich]], former [[Bowling Green State University]] basketball coach
* [[Ryan Diem]], former Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle
* [[Ryan Diem]], former Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle
* [[Jared Fogle]], former Subway spokesman<ref>{{cite news|title=Fogle to plead guilty to sex acts with minors, child porn|publisher=[[Associated Press]]/[[Yahoo! News]]|url=https://news.yahoo.com/tv-report-ex-subway-pitchman-admit-child-porn-054612244--finance.html?bcmt=comments-postbox#|date=August 19, 2015|author1=Murphy, Tom |author2=Soldysko, Brian |author3=Tarm, Michael |author4=Cushman, Hannah }}</ref>
* [[Danny Granger]], Indiana pacers basketball player
* [[Arthur G. Hansen]], former president [[Purdue University]]
* [[Danny Granger]], former [[Indiana Pacers]] and [[Miami Heat]] small forward
* [[Stéphan Grégoire]], race car driver
* [[John-Michael Liles]], Toronto Maple Leafs NHL defenseman
* [[Arthur G. Hansen]], former president of [[Georgia Institute of Technology]] and [[Purdue University]]
* [[Grace Hartzel]], fashion model
* [[Bill Hodges]], college basketball coach, notably of the Indiana State Sycamores
* [[John-Michael Liles]], Carolina Hurricanes NHL defenseman
* [[Tom Mastny]], Cleveland Indians pitcher
* [[Tom Mastny]], Cleveland Indians pitcher
* [[Derrick McKey]], former NBA player
* [[Derrick McKey]], former NBA player
* [[Rob Morris (American football)|Rob Morris]], former Indianapolis Colts linebacker
* [[Cory Miller (soccer)|Cory Miller]], Professional soccer player
* [[Nancy Noel]], artist
* [[Rob Morris (American football)|Rob Morris]], NFL linebacker
* [[Chuck Pagano]], former Indianapolis Colts head coach
* [[Kendall Phillips]], Country music singer
* [[Metta World Peace]], former Indiana Pacers Forward
* [[Jerraud Powers]], Indianapolis Colts defensive back
* [[Kendall Phillips]], country music singer
* [[Jeff Saturday]], former Indianapolis Colts/current Green Bay Packers center
* [[Jerraud Powers]], former Indianapolis Colts defensive back
* [[David Shumate]], Poet
* [[Jeff Saturday]], former Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers center
* [[Hunter Smith]], NFL punter
* [[Rik Smits]], Indiana Pacers center
* [[David Shumate]], poet
* [[Hunter Smith]], former Indianapolis Colts punter
* [[John Stehr]], WTHR anchorman
* [[Brad Stevens]], Butler basketball coach
* [[Rik Smits]], former Indiana Pacers center
* [[John Stehr]], former WTHR news anchor, current Mayor
* [[Lance Stephenson]], former NBA player
* [[Brad Stevens]], Boston Celtics president of basketball operations
* [[Hardress Nathaniel Swaim]], federal judge
* [[Jacob Tamme]], former Indianapolis Colts and [[Denver Broncos]] tight end
* [[Jack Trudeau]], former NFL quarterback
* [[Jack Trudeau]], former NFL quarterback
* [[Kelly Williamson]], triathlete
* [[Todd Witsken]], Professional tennis player
* [[Todd Witsken]], professional tennis player
* [[Reagan Roush]] biggest d***face in the school
* [[Shannon Elkins]], grew up in Brownsburg, but currently teaches at Zionsville Middle School


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.zionsville-in.gov/ Town of Zionsville, Indiana website]
* [http://www.zcs.k12.in.us Zionsville Community Schools]
* [http://www.zionsville-in.gov/ Town of Zionsville]
* [http://www.zionsvillestar.com Zionsville Star]
* [http://www.timessentinel.com Zionsville Times Sentinel]
* [http://www.zionsvillefire.com Zionsville Fire Department]
* [http://www.zionsvillepd.com Zionsville Police Department]
* [http://www.zionsville.net Zionsville Downtown Merchants Association]
* [http://www.zionsvillechamber.org/z-history.php History of Zionsville]


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Zionsville, Indiana
Town
Looking north along Main Street, 2008
Looking north along Main Street, 2008
Flag of Zionsville, Indiana
Flag
Official logo of Zionsville, Indiana
Logo
Location of Zionsville in Boone County, Indiana.
Location of Zionsville in Boone County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 39°59′23″N 86°19′06″W / 39.98972°N 86.31833°W / 39.98972; -86.31833
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBoone
TownshipsEagle, Union, Perry
Government
 • MayorJohn Stehr (R)
Area
[1]
 • Total
67.34 sq mi (174.41 km2)
 • Land67.22 sq mi (174.09 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2)
Elevation
[2]
919 ft (280 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
30,603
 • Density455.29/sq mi (175.79/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46077
Area code317
FIPS code18-86372
GNIS feature ID2397761[2]
Websitezionsville-in.gov
[3][4]

Zionsville is a suburban town located in the extreme southeast area of Boone County, Indiana, United States, northwest of Indianapolis. The population was 14,160 at the 2010 census,[5] 30,693 at the 2020 census.[6]

Zionsville promotes itself as a tourist attraction, centered on its village-styled downtown area. This area consists primarily of Main Street, paved entirely in brick, which is lined with small retail stores and restaurants.

History

[edit]
Historical marker near the corner of Main and Cedar streets.

Zionsville was laid out in 1852 when the railroad was extended to that point.[7] It was named for William Zion, a pioneer settler.[8]

Abraham Lincoln made a whistle-stop speech in Zionsville in 1861 when traveling to his inauguration. Later, after his assassination in 1865, the train carrying Lincoln’s body passed through Zionsville on its circuitous route to his final rest in Springfield, Illinois. [9]

Town Hall (Castle Hall) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[10]

Mural depicting the nickname "The Dahlia City" in Zionsville

In the 1920s, the town was known as "The Dahlia City" due to the success of two nurseries in the area in growing the flower. Starting in 2019, the Zionsville Cultural District brought the name back to promote the city, in conjunction with giving away free flowers to grow and the painting of a mural.[11]

Geography

[edit]

Zionsville is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Downtown Indianapolis. According to the 2010 census, Zionsville has a total area of 10.298 square miles (26.67 km2), of which 10.26 square miles (26.57 km2) (or 99.63%) is land and 0.038 square miles (0.10 km2) (or 0.37%) is water.[12]

In 2010, Zionsville annexed 39.5 square miles (102.30 km2) of land in Eagle and Union townships. This increased the area of the town to 49.7 square miles (128.72 km2) and added 9,159 residents as of 2013.[13][14] In 2014, Zionsville gained an additional 3.9 square miles (10.10 km2) of area as a result of annexing portions of Perry Township, bringing the current area of the town to 53.63 square miles (138.90 km2).[15]

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Zionsville has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. Its inclusion in this climatic type is because of its four distinct seasons, large ranges between high summer temperatures and low winter temperatures, and enough precipitation to exclude arid or semi-arid classification.[16]

Demographics

[edit]
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860365—
1870956161.9%
1880855−10.6%
1890825−3.5%
1900765−7.3%
19108409.8%
192095713.9%
19301,13118.2%
19401,31416.2%
19501,53616.9%
19601,82218.6%
19701,8571.9%
19803,948112.6%
19905,28133.8%
20008,77566.2%
201014,16061.4%
202030,603116.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[17]

According to the 2016-2020 American Community Survey,[18] the median income for a household in the town was $137,265,[19] and the per capita income was $66,898.[20] 3.8%[21] of the population were estimated to be below the poverty line. The median value of owner-occupied housing units in the town was $406,800.[22]

2020 census

[edit]

As of the census of 2020, there were 30,693 people, and 10,061 households in the town.[23] The population density was 455.3 inhabitants per square mile (175.8 inhabitants/km2).[24] The racial makeup of the town was 91.4% White, 1.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 4.3% Asian, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 10,061 households, of which 73.9% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 15.7% were non-families. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the town was 39.1 years. 28.0% of residents were under the age of 18, and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.[25]

The median income for a householder in the town was $137,265. Males had a median income of $92,833 versus $65,622 for females. The per capita income for the town was $66,898.[26]

2010 census

[edit]

As of the census[27] of 2010, there were 14,160 people, 5,129 households, and 3,872 families living in the town. The population density was 1,380.1 inhabitants per square mile (532.9/km2). There were 5,539 housing units at an average density of 539.9 per square mile (208.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.0% White, 1.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 5,129 households, of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.5% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the town was 39.6 years. 31.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

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As of the census of 2000, there were 8,775 people, 3,063 households, and 2,407 families living in the town. The population density was 1,512.9 inhabitants per square mile (584.1/km2). There were 3,169 housing units at an average density of 546.4 per square mile (211.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.78% White, 0.33% African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 3,063 households, out of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $81,770, and the median income for a family was $95,359. Males had a median income of $62,334 versus $35,823 for females. The per capita income for the town was $35,049.

Government

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Zionsville has utilized a mayor-council government since 2015,[28] and is one of only two Indiana "towns" with a mayor.[29] The current mayor, John Stehr, was elected in 2023, succeeding Emily Styron.[30] The town council consists of 7 members, currently 6 Republicans and 1 Democrat.[31]

List of mayors

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№ Portrait Mayor Term of office Election Party
1 Jeff Papa[28] June 2, 2015
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January 1, 2016 		— Republican
2 Tim Haak[32] January 1, 2016
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January 1, 2020 		2015 Republican
3 Emily Styron[32] January 1, 2020
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January 1, 2024 		2019 Democratic
4 John Stehr[32] January 1, 2024
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Incumbent 		2023 Republican

Education

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Zionsville Community High School

Zionsville Community Schools, which encompasses an area in Eagle and Union townships extending beyond Zionsville town limits, enjoys a very strong reputation. For the past half decade, it has been ranked among the top five public school corporations in Indiana by Indianapolis Monthly magazine. Zionsville schools have rivalries with schools in neighboring Carmel, Lebanon, and Pike Township in Indianapolis.[33] The superintendent of schools is Rebecca Coffman, who started with Zionsville schools in 2001.[34] She replaced Scott Robison, who joined the district in 2006 and served as the superintendent until his retirement in 2023.[35]

List of schools - Zionsville Community School Corporation

The town has a lending library, the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library.[45]

Cultural features

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Gazebo at the site of the town's first railroad depot. Located in Lincoln Park.

Zionsville is home to the SullivanMunce Cultural Center, which includes the P.H. Sullivan Museum, Munce Art Center, a genealogy center, and a welcome center. It features a collection of artifacts related to the town's history and hosts numerous programming and events throughout the year.[46]

One of Zionsville's seasonal attractions, the July Fourth fireworks show hosted by the local Lion's Club, brings in people from across Indiana. Unlike many of the Independence Day celebrations in major cities, the Zionsville fireworks show has no music integrated into the performance, although there are concerts before the display. There is also the Fall Festival which has a parade featuring sports teams, organizations from Zionsville and surrounding communities, and the Middle and High School marching bands. There is also a festival at the Lion's Park with attractions like rides, games, and food. It lasts for one weekend in September.[47]

Zionsville contains the Goldman Union Camp Institute (or GUCI), a Jewish camp that is part of the URJ (Union for Reform Judaism).[48]

Transportation

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Highways

Airports
The Indianapolis Executive Airport (KTYQ) is located approximately five nautical miles (5.8 mi, 9.3 km) north of Zionsville's downtown area and acts as a reliever airport for Indianapolis International Airport.

Railroads and Trails
The Lafayette and Indianapolis Railroad line traversing Zionsville was owned and operated by a number of companies from its inception in 1852 until it was abandoned in 1976.[49][50] In the 1990s, Zionsville re-purposed portions of the former railroad line as a shared use path. It is currently known as Big-4 Rail Trail.[51] The Rail Trail links various parks, neighborhoods, and points of interest throughout the town, including Heritage Park, Jennings Field, and Starkey Park, and is within walking distance of Mulberry Fields and the downtown village. The trail is surrounded by trees for most of its length. It is currently undergoing construction to expand its south end.

Notable people

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References

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