Quality of Life Overview

Huntington County Business References

Banking and Financial Services

American Mortgage and Financial Solutions
Bippus State Bank
Farm Credit Services
First Farmers Bank & Trust
First Federal Savings Bank
First Source Bank
MarkleBank
Midwest America Federal Credit Union
Lake City Bank
PNC Bank
Teachers Credit Union
Wells Fargo Bank
Woodforest Bank

Investment Brokers

BSB Investments
   Seth Marshal         260-356-9794

Edward D. Jones Investments
   Chuck Harris          260-356-0117
   Jim Ditzler              260-356-1156
   Jim Scheiber         260-356-7196
   Jim Warner            260-672-2624
   Nicole Johnson     260-356-7247

MarkleBank
   Louanne Kaye     888-758-3111

Accountants 
 
Brosz Taxes and Accounting
Carnes Company CPA PC
David Culp & Company LLP CPAs
Richard Keiffer CPA
Terry L. Reckard CPA

Lodging

Comfort Inn, Warren, Indiana (I-69 Exit 78)
Guesthouse Inn, Markle, Indiana (I-69 Exit 86)
Holiday Inn Express, Huntington, Indiana
Huggy Bear Motel, Warren, Indiana (I-69 Exit 78)
Huntington Inn, Huntington, Indiana
Motel 6, Warren, Indiana, (I-69 Exit 78)
Northview Inn & Suites, Huntington, Indiana
Sheryl Manor Motel, Huntington, Indiana
Super 8, Huntington, Indiana
Super 8, Marklet, Indiana (I-69 Exit 86)
The Inn at Joseph Decuis, Roanoke, Indiana (I-69 Exit 96A)

Museums

The United States Vice Presidential Museum at the Dan Quayle Center 
Huntington, Indiana is the hometown of the 44th Vice President of the United States, Dan Quayle.  The former Vice President has donated his entire collection of Official State Gifts, Letters, and both his Senatorial and House Papers to the United States Vice Presidential Museum at the Dan Quayle Center.  The Center’s Collection includes memorabilia from all former Vice Presidents and is the only museum/educational research center of its kind.

The Forks of the Wabash Historic Museum and Park  
Huntington County was historically the home of the Native American Miami Tribe.  The Forks of the Wabash River, the junction of the Wabash and Little Rivers, served as a center of commerce for the Tribe.  In addition, to the Native American history of Huntington County, the museum also details the history of the Wabash & Erie Canal as it traversed the countryside of Huntington County.
 
The Sumner Sheets Wildlife Museum 
This museum features the “trophy collection” of Huntington resident and big game hunter, Sumner Sheets.  His career is unrivaled in the region as is this splendid wildlife collection.
 
The Huntington County Historical Museum
Located in downtown Huntington, this center includes memorabilia and history from throughout the history of Huntington County.

The U.S.S. Salamonie Museum
Located in Warren, Indiana, this is the premier collection of memorabilia and other artifacts from the World War II warship The U.S.S. Salamonie. 

Outdoor Recreation

J. Edward Roush Lake and Kilsoquah Campground and Beach  
This State Recreation Area and reservoir created by the J. Edward Roush Dam on the Wabash River encompasses 8,217 acres of land and an 870 acre lake.  It provides ample opportunities for boating, fishing, tubing, water skiing, swimming, trails and camping.  Named in honor of Huntington Native, former U.S. Congressman J. Edward Roush, who served on the House Appropriations Committee and oversaw the funding for many of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood control projects throughout the Wabash River Basin.
 
Salamonie River State Forest and Reservoir
Created by the dam on the Salamonie River, this recreation area encompasses 12,433 acres of land and a 2,665 acre lake.  Facilities include bridal trails and a horsemen’s camp, along with a 26 mile snowmobile trail.

Huntington Parks and Area Recreational Trail System
Over 36 miles of hiking trails are already found throughout Huntington County with the City of Huntington preparing to construct more local trails within the greenway of the Little River.

There are six public golf courses in Huntington County, including our newest Dogwood Glen at Warren.

Athletics
 
A variety of athletic activities and venues are available in Huntington County including; Huntington North High School Athletics, Huntington University Athletics, Huntington YMCA, Police Athletic League, Parkview Huntington Hospital Health & Fitness Center, the Warren Knight-Bergman Civic Center and numerous Huntington County Little League Baseball teams and facilities.
 
Located on the beautiful campus of Huntington University, the Merillat Centre offers a 700 seat auditorium and 125 recital hall.  The Merillat Centre attracts well-known performers, intellectuals, theatrical, philharmonic and chamber music and other world class offerings.  
 
The New Huntington Theatre
Downtown Huntington’s newest entertainment venue.  Offering an incredible art-deco dinner/theatre venue, The New Huntington Theatre offers the finest Broadway Productions west of Broadway!  Early reservations are recommended as most showings sell out quickly.
 
Pulse Opera House, Warren
The Town of Warren in southern Huntington County, is the proud home of the Pulse Opera House.  Built in 1884 by Captain Silas Pulse, the Opera House has been restored and brought back to life with top quality productions in an intimate, historic environment.
 
Community Festivals
Annual Community Festivals include, Andrews Western Days, Huntington Heritage Days, Markle Wildcat Festival, Roanoke Days, Salamonie Summer Festival in Warren, and The Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival in Huntington.  Annual car shows and other community events are celebrated throughout the year.

Dining

Casual Dining
Huntington County is home to numerous national restaurant chains as well as fine quality local “fare” in a casual environment.  We have everything from hand breaded tenderloin sandwiches, to chicken, to pizza, hamburgers, milkshakes and almost every other fast food experience you’ve come to expect.

World Class 5-Star Dining
 
Joseph Decuis Restaurant in Roanoke, Indiana offers contemporary American cuisine in one of the most elegant environments anywhere in the nation.  Truly a world-class 5-Star dining experience.  At The House of Joseph Decuis, the gourmet dining experience is one of life’s true rewards.  Dining becomes an event, creating the perfect setting for inspired conversation, hearty laughter, serious business, or even a flirty smile!

Quality of Life