About Terre Haute
n the storied banks of the Wabash River on Indiana's western border, great parks systems, a vibrant arts community, higher education institutions, numerous local amenities, and reasonable cost of living make Terre Haute a great place to live, work, play, study, raise a family, and do business.
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The Vigo County Courthouse overlooks the city skyline of Terre Haute, Indiana.
Dobbs Trail connects two of Terre Haute's premier parks, Deming and Dobbs.
The spire of St. Stephen's Church over downtown Terre Haute.
The Vigo County Courthouse overlooks the city skyline of Terre Haute, Indiana.
The Max Ehrmann sculpture rests in the heart of downtown Terre Haute, Indiana at the corner of Seventh Street and Wabash Avenue.
"A Chorus of Trumpets" is a sculpture on the beautiful campus of Indiana State University.
The Max Ehrmann sculpture rests in the heart of downtown Terre Haute, Indiana at the corner of Seventh Street and Wabash Avenue.
Welcome to The Haute!
regional hub for commerce, healthcare, industry & education, Terre Haute is a community with a rich history, vibrant arts scene, industrious business community, active non-profits, and great recreational opportunities. It's home to great restaurants, museums, parks and educational institutions.
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Rich in History
erre Haute" is French for "high ground." Established in 1818 near the location of Fort Harrison, Terre Haute soon became an early "Gateway to the West" during the nation's westward expansion, and quickly gained national standing during the Industrial Age. It is the Birthplace of the contoured Coca-Cola Bottle.
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A Chorus of Trumpets is located on the Indiana State University campus.
Live musical performance by the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra.
Live musical performance by the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra.
A Chorus of Trumpets is located on the Indiana State University campus.
The Arts Scene
usic. Fine arts. Live theater. Public art installations. Terre Haute has it all. The Swope Art Museum's impressive permanent collection includes more than 2,500 works of great American art from the 19th century to the present. The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra is Indiana's longest continuously running professional orchestra. Wabash Valley Art Spaces' public sculptures dot the landscape, and the Community Theater of Terre Haute boasts an active performance schedule. And there's so much more to Terre Haute's creative culture!
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Recreation Exploration
erre Haute & Vigo County boast an incredible parks system with abundant indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities. For the active lifestyle, there are more than 20 miles of paved trails, and even more nature trails, bike trails and footpaths within public parks, Wabashiki Fish & Wildlife Area, and Griffin Bike Park for mountain biking enthusiasts. And Hulman Center, Hatfield Hall, The Mill and many more venues offer live events and performances.
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Higher Ed
igo County is home to four higher education institutions, including Indiana State University; Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, consistently ranked the No. 1 engineering school in the nation; Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College; and Ivy Tech Community College.
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