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On behalf of Logansport and Cass County, I extend to you a heartfelt welcome to our community. Our diverse
community is proud of our historic past, yet we remain ever mindful of the strategic initiatives necessary to build
a dynamic thriving community today and into the future.
Always present are two beautiful rivers to remind us that Logansport is more than just a place where two rivers
meet, but where friendships are formed, families are raised and businesses grow.
The Hoosier Heartland Corridor highway truly represents the resounding theme in our community: At the core of
Logansport, Hoosiers are giving their all to show the world we are the heart of Indiana. So, whether you are
stopping by for a quick meal on your way to another destination, or here to enjoy a memorable cultural
experience, or you are making Cass County your new home, we welcome you and we wish that you find our
community one to be remembered and revisited.
Respectfully,
Brian Shafer,
IOM, President/CEO The Logansport/Cass County, IN
Chamber of Commerce
Logansport-Cass County is a region that thrives on partnerships that drive the area’s high quality of life.
Logansport-Cass County is centrally located, making the drives to the metropolitan areas of Chicago,
Indianapolis, South Bend and Fort Wayne a breeze. The Wabash and Eel rivers meet here, allowing scenery and
outdoor recreational activities to abound.
The roots of this powerful region go as far back as 1826, when the first permanent European settler arrived in
present-day Logansport. The settler, Alexander Chamberlain, began providing overnight shelter to travelers,
establishing the area’s hospitality and business-mindedness early on. Colonel John B. Duret proposed that the
area be called Captain Logan in honor of a Shawnee Indian who had befriended the settlers, but Logan’s Port, in
reference to the town’s unique two-river border and now popularly known as Logansport, seemed more fitting.
The people of Logansport-Cass County invite you to enjoy the river valley, prime location and rich history while
visiting, starting a family, retiring or joining the competitive and rewarding business landscape. Welcome!
Logansport-Cass County is located in north central Indiana. The drives to Indianapolis, South Bend and Fort
Wayne are approximately an hour and a half each and the drive to Chicago is a little over two and a half hours.
Road travel is easy here, with State Routes 17, 25, 29 and 218 as well as U.S. Routes 24 and 35 serving the area.
A new four-lane corridor is under construction between Logansport and Lafayette, completing a Federal High
Priority Corridor between Lafayette and the ports in Toledo, OH.
Air travel is accessed with ease here, too. The Logansport/Cass County Airport serves the needs of business and
recreational aircraft and is located three miles south of Logansport. There are also two international airports in
Indiana: the Indianapolis International Airport, which is serviced by 11 airlines, and the Fort Wayne International
Airport. Other airports within easy driving distance include South Bend Regional Airport and the Purdue
University Airport.
Seniors, too, can have their transportation needs easily met. Cass Area Transit provides transportation for senior
citizens and can be accessed at 115 South Sixth Street, Logansport, IN, 574-753-5555, www.casstransit.com.
There is much to do and see in the Logansport-Cass County area, especially for those who enjoy exploring the
great outdoors or examining the annals of Logansport-Cass County’s storied past.
Perhaps Logansport’s most famous landmark is the Cass County Dentzel Carousel. Located at Riverside Park,
Dentzel Carousel is on the National Register of Historic Places. The merry-go-round has 44 wooden animals that
were hand-carved by Gustav Dentzel, tracing back to at least 1902.
The Little Turtle Waterway and Trail can be found in the heart of downtown Logansport. This trail was the
beginning of Logansport’s trail efforts, setting a precedent for all the new trails to come, including the awardwinning River Bluff trail and the Hervey Preserve nature trail.
There are also several museums in the area, such as the Cole Clothing Museum, the Cass County Historical
Society and Museum and the Iron Horse Depot, which showcase what Logansport is best known for: its railroads.
What also helps make Logansport a great destination is the annual Light-Up Logansport Parade, held in
November each year.
Shoppers can find a variety of goods from numerous stores, shopping centers and malls in the Logansport-Cass
County area. Logansport Mall, located on 3900 East Market Street, offering food, gift shops and sportswear at
stores including Dunham’s Sports, JC Penney, Sears, Radio Shack and Bath & Body Works, among many others.
The mall is also home to Avis Nails, Regis Hair Salon, Sears Optical and Sears Portrait and Check Into Cash.
There are several specialty boutiques in the downtown Logansport area as well, primarily on Market Street and
Broadway. A few of these include the gift and souvenir shops of La Esperanza, Village Peddler, The Nest &
Trees Camera Shop and the Fancy Flea; Fernbaugh’s Jewelers; Minglin Jewelers and Judy’s Goodlife Emporium,
a health store, plus more. The community also houses Rural King, a farm department store, as well as the
department stores of Walmart, Big Lots and the convenience stores of CVS and Walgreens. For a more complete
listing of the area’s shopping options, refer to www.visit-casscounty.com.
With a hometown feel and prime location—Logansport is near enough to cosmopolitan centers like Indianapolis
and Lafayette, but far enough for residents to enjoy a somewhat pastoral lifestyle—Logansport-Cass County is an
ideal location to make a home. The housing market is inexpensive and highly desirable. Average house and
condo values sit just shy of $79,000*—around $46,000 less than the State of Indiana’s average housing value of
$125,200*. The average value of a detached house is $85,557*, with townhouses and other attached units valued
at an average of $68,712. Some residential properties do top out between $400,000-$600,000, proving that
Logansport-Cass County can accommodate bigger families and diverse lifestyles.
For those who prefer to rent rather than own, there are several apartment options in Logansport, including
Meadowood and Logan Ridge Apartments, both managed by Spinnaker Property Management. All of
Logansport’s homes, townhouses, apartments and duplexes are proximal to shopping, dining, schools, museums
and more.
Cass County has a Neighborhood Watch program to keep Logansport and its surrounding towns safe via
community involvement. Implementing a Neighborhood Watch program in your neighborhood not only reduces
crime and increases security, but it also drives property values up when the community is perceived as safer and
more secure. You can contact the Cass County Emergency Management Agency (574-722-2484) about starting
the Neighborhood Watch process, which can be beneficial for your family and your finances.
*Source: www.city-data.com
Logansport and Cass County citizens are educated, with 82.1 percent having obtained a high school diploma or
higher and 19.4 percent having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher*. Cass County students can attend the
schools of the Logansport Community School Corporation, South Eastern School Corp. Pioneer Regional
Schools and Caston School Corporation. Each school is known for its excellent academic programs as well as
award-winning music, arts and sports programs.
The All Saints Catholic School is also located in Logansport, providing a parochial choice to Catholic families.
The school has a track record of excellent test scores and offers PE, music, Spanish and band classes, as well as
monthly art classes taught by local artists. www.allsaintslogansport.com
There are plenty of higher education options in the area, too. Ivy Tech Community College, operating four
campuses, has a regional campus located in Logansport. Ivy Tech is the college of choice for over 110,000
Hoosier students each year and can boast that it is Indiana’s most affordable college. Additionally, in 2010, Trine
University opened a School of Professional Studies near the city’s business district. Several other higher
education options, both public and private, are just a couple hours’ drive away.
CONTACT:
Logansport Community School Corporation www.lcsc.k12.in.us
Ivy Tech Community College www.ivytech.edu/logansport
Trine University www.trine.edu/Logansport
*Source: www.states.indiana.edu
Logansport-Cass County is a great location for business, with the largest employer in the county being Tyson
Foods, Inc., followed largely by medical centers and school districts. There to serve Logansport-Cass County’s
business needs are the Logansport/Cass County Chamber of Commerce and the Logansport-Cass County
Economic Development Foundation (LEDF). Businesses seeking to find available industrial, commercial and
open-land property can be assured of professional, courteous customer service.
Industries that thrive in Logansport-Cass County include manufacturing, retail, healthcare and government, but
private employers, too, make up 15 percent of Cass County’s employment.
Agriculture remains the leading business in Cass county including the traditional crop and animal production as
well as ethanol production at the Anderson’s Ethanol Plant and livestock feed production at Kent Feeds.
The Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) is another service for local businesspeople to turn to.
Comprised of 10 regional offices, the ISBDC works to have a positive impact on the sustainability of small
businesses to keep the spirit of entrepreneurialism prominent and local. Funding for this service comes from the
U.S. Small Business Administration and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Visit http://isbdc.org
to learn more about how the ISBDC can help your small business.
New and existing businesspeople are welcome to take advantage of the local SCORE offices in Logansport and
Rochester. SCORE is a no-cost, confidential, professional on-site counseling service for business professionals.
To date, SCORE has helped 8.5 million small businesses, helps almost 20,000 businesses start annually and
operates 350 offices nationwide. To learn more about how SCORE can help your business take off, visit www.
score.org.
Becoming a Logansport-Cass County Chamber of Commerce member is the ultimate business push. The
Chamber offers several networking opportunities, each with a chance to be featured in the business “Spotlight.”
The Chamber hosts several annual events, such as the Annual Dinner & Meeting in February, the Administrative
Assistants Day in April, the Annual Golf Outing in May and the Cass County Pancake Day in September. Getting
involved with the Chamber is the first step to getting involved with the business community of Logansport-Cass
County as a whole. For more information on opportunities that allow you and your business to shine, visit the
Chamber website at www.logan-casschamber.com.
Logansport-Cass County residents have easy access to healthcare of all kinds. Whether you’re in need of a family
doctor, a pediatrician, a specialist or long-term care, there is a doctor, hospital, clinic or specialist waiting to help
you.
Logansport Memorial Hospital (LMH) is Cass County’s first choice when it comes to hospital care. Time and
time again, LMH is one of the top five employers in Cass County and has, since opening its doors in 1925, been
committed to providing high quality care to patients when they need it most. With 83 beds and 600 employees,
LMH is prepared to serve you through check-ups, surgery, emergency visits and more.
LMH is accredited by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, the Indiana State Department of Health,
the American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, the American College of Radiology,
the American Diabetes Association, the College of American Pathologists, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. In 2010, the hospital was the recipient of the Healthiest
Employers of Indiana award.
LMH can accommodate the following services: cardiopulmonary services, emergency medicine, inpatient
services, laboratory services, medical imaging, obstetrics, occupational medicine, primary care, specialty care,
surgery and therapy. To learn more about LMH, visit www.logansportmemorial.org.
Cass County also offers a wide range of hospice and home health services, such as Woodbridge Health campus
and Servant’s Heart Health Service, as well as counseling and psychiatric services, including Four County
Counseling Center and the Logansport State Hospital.
Logansport State Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
and is ready to serve patients in the fields of mental health, addiction and disability. Adults, children and
adolescents can be admitted to the facility. Another mental health resource, Four County Counseling Center, aims
to provide “holistic care given with compassion, respect, acceptance and hope,” proving how committed
Logansport-Cass County is to the health of its residents’ bodies and minds.
Contact the Logansport State Hospital by phone at 574-722-4141, or get in touch with Four County Counseling
Center at www.fourcounty.org.
With a tranquil and picturesque location between the Eel and Wabash rivers, Logansport-Cass County is the ideal
retirement location. Senior living options are plentiful in the area and can accommodate a variety of senior
lifestyles, from independent to assisted living and everything in between.
McKinney House, near the banks of the Eel River, is another senior living option in Logansport-Cass County.
The residence boasts four apartment layouts, a fitness center, a doctor’s office, a massage therapy room, full-time
registered nurses, transportation assistance, mobility assistance, bathing and dressing assistance, three nutritious
meals per day and much more. McKinney House even offers “life enrichment” activities, such as a mystery
auction, cooking club, music and bingo. McKinney House can be reached at 3901 High Street Road, Logansport,
IN, 574-739-2134, www.alcco.com.
Other senior living residences include The Neal Home, Miller’s Merry Manor, Chase Center and Pleasant
Escape, among others. Get in touch with one of these centers today to see why Logansport-Cass County is so
accessible to seniors.
The City of Logansport is headed by an elected mayor and clerk-treasurer, as well as seven city council members.
Two of the council members are elected at-large and five are from wards throughout the city. The county is
served by three elected commissioners and seven council members. The area is also home to the League of
Women Voters of Cass County, a non-partisan organization that promotes informed and active participation in
government. All citizens, men and women, can join.
Logansport-Cass County has a wide offering of religious institutions to accommodate a diverse array of religious
backgrounds.
One of the many local religious institutions is the Cross-Wind United Methodist Church of Logansport. The
Cross-Wind United Methodist Church offers services at 8:30 am, 9:40 am and 10:50 am on Sundays. The church
can be reached at 616 North State Road 25, Logansport, IN, 574-753-4872.
Another local place of worship is the Logansport Church of the Brethren. The church offers Sunday worship
services at 9:30 am and 10:50 am as well as Saturday evening services at 6:30 pm and youth group services
between 6:00 and 7:45 pm on Tuesdays. The church can be reached at 2405 Shadowlawn Drive, Logansport, IN,
574-753-6841, www.logansportchurch.org.
The New Life Alliance Church is another local Logansport place of worship. The church offers a variety of
services at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm on Sundays and 6:30 pm on Wednesdays. Visit the website
to decide which service fits you or your family’s needs best. The church can be reached at 3529 High Street, P.O.
Box 1155, Logansport, IN, 574-753-6350, www.newlifealliance.net.
A sampling of the other area religious institutions includes Calvary Presbyterian Church, All Saints Catholic
Parish, with bi-lingual services, Hillcrest Baptist Church and the First Assembly of God. In nearby cities, you
will find the Temple B’Nai Israel and the Sons of Abraham Synagogue.
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Animal Services
Apartments/Condominiums
Catering/Banquets
Contractors/Construction
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Economic Development
Education
Employment
Financial
Fitness/Healthclub
Flooring/Wallcovering
Funeral Homes
Health
Industry
Manufacturing
Miscellaneous
Museum
Real Estate
Senior Services
Logan's Landing
Animal Services
Shell Animal Clinic P.C.
James Shell
500 Wall Rd.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-753-6774
574-722-1224
Apartments/Condominiums
Meadowood and Logan Ridge Apartments
Memo Soto
1320 Smith St.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-2055
574-753-9873
Fax: [email protected]
http://logansportapartments.com/default.aspx
Apartments/Condominiums
Logan Square
Thomas Spencer
1451 North Central Ave.
Indianapolis
IN, 46244
317-262-4989
317-262-5212
Fax: [email protected]
Catering/Banquets
Dessert First Catering and More Inc.
Sarah A. Schroder
516 E. Broadway
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-7400
574-722-7411
Fax: [email protected]
Contractors/Construction
Central Paving Inc.
Kurt Brandstatter
2403 S. County Rd. East
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-4727
574-753-6335
Fax: [email protected]
Contractors/Construction
Shepler Construction Co., Inc.
David Shepler
720 Erie Street
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-6690
574-722-9130
Fax: [email protected]
www.sheplerconstruction.com
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Cass County Visitors Bureau
Toni Savini
300 East Broadway, Suite 103
Logansport
IN, 46974
574-753-4856
574-735-0909
Fax: [email protected]
www.visit-casscounty.com
Economic Development
LEDF
Nolan 'Skip' Kuker
311 South 5th St.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-5988
574-735-0909
Fax: [email protected]
www.ledf.com
Education
Logansport Schools Corporation
Dr. Denny Cahill
2829 George St.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-2911
574-722-7634
http://www.lcsc.k12.in.us/
Employment
Numbers and Words, Inc.
Donna Welda
1330 E. Broadway St.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-5747
574-722-2008
www.numberwords.com
Financial
Beacon Credit Union
Paula Turney
216 Mall Rd.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-2161
574-732-0388
Fax: [email protected]
www.beaconcu.org
Financial
Security Federal Savings Bank
Dan Hosler
314 Fourth St.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-6261
574-722-3760
http://www.secfedbank.com/
Financial
Logansport Savings Bank
Joshua Hopper
723 East Broadway
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-0480
574-727-3859
Fax: [email protected]
http://www.logansportsavings.com/
Financial
Salin Bank
Jim Badger
421 East Broadway
Logansport
IN, 46947
317-452-8108
317-452-8146
Fax: [email protected]
www.salin.com
Fitness/Healthclub
Curves
Angie Wisler
618 15th St.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-739-2878
574-739-1635
Fax: [email protected]
www.cccurves.com
Flooring/Wallcovering
Cole Hardwood, Inc.
Jeff Manges
1611 W. Market St.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-753-3151
574-753-2525
Fax: [email protected]
www.colehardwood.com
Funeral Homes
Kroeger Funeral Home
Paul Kroeger
711 E. Market St.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-6000
574-753-5898
http://www.kroegerfuneralhome.com/index.cfm
Health
Logansport Memorial Hospital
Vicki Byrd
1101 Michigan Ave.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-753-1317
574-753-1402
Fax: [email protected]
www.logansportmemorial.org
Health
Four County Counseling Center
Dick Farrer
1015 Michigan Ave.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-5151 x360
574-722-9523
Fax: [email protected]
www.fourcounty.org
Health
WoodBridge Health Campus
Jonathan Parker, LPN
602 Woodbridge Ave.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-753-3223
877-298-9480
Fax: [email protected]
Health
Servant's Heart Home Health Services
Tom Nelson
948 W. Miami Ave.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-739-1776
574-739-1777
Fax: [email protected]
www.servantsheartservices.com
Industry
Essroc Italcementi Group
Joy Winch
3084 West C.R. 225 South
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-753-5121
574-722-2168
http://www.essroc.com/
Industry
MW Industries inc.
John Lendel
500 East Ottawa
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-8200
574-722-8259
www.mw-ind.com
Industry
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Steven Winn
2125 South 125 West
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-753-6121
574-722-8601
Fax: [email protected]
www.tysonfoodsinc.com
Manufacturing
ABC Metals, Inc.
Dan Kendall
500 W. Clinton St.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-753-0471
574-753-6110
Fax: [email protected]
www.abcmetals.com
Manufacturing
Federal Mogul
Mr. Brad Angle
101 Industrial Blvd.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-6141
574-722-5297
Fax: [email protected]
www.federalmogul.com
Manufacturing
Logan Stampings, Inc.
Robert Baker
1100 E. Main St.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-3101 x
574-722-5543
Fax: [email protected]
www.loganstampings.com
Miscellaneous
Consolidated Union
Linda Herd
504 High St.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-1776 x2259
574-722-7216
Fax: [email protected]
http://www.consolidatedunion.com/
Museum
Cole Clothing Museum
Jean Cole
1900 E. Broadway St.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-753-4058
Museum
Cass County Historical Society and Museum
Thelma Conrad
1004 East Market St.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-753-3866
Fax: [email protected]
http://www.casscountyhistoricalsociety.org/
Real Estate
Pacesetters Real Estate
Deb Drinkwine and Toni Gebhardt
1617 Chase Rd.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-4400
574-753-3339
Fax: [email protected]
www.pacesettersre.net
Real Estate
Galloway Murray and Scheetz Real Estate
Georgie Murray
1231 E. Broadway
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-753-4663 x223
574-753-7237
Fax: [email protected]
http://www.indianamls.com/office_contact_pages/themes/patriotic/index.php?id=146
Real Estate
McNarny and Wolfe Realtors, Inc.
Judy McNarny
729 East Market St.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-7653
574-753-7400
Fax: [email protected]
www.mwrealtors.com
Senior Services
Wesley Manor Retirement Community
Joe Cielinski
1555 N. Main St.
Frankfort
IN, 46041
765-656-2104
765-654-5596
Fax: [email protected]
www.wesleymanor.com
Logan's Landing
Becki Harris
4 East Melboume Ave.
Logansport
IN, 46947
574-722-9345
Fax: [email protected]
www.loganslanding.com
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