John Conner who made his living by trading with the Indians decided to move his trading post to a place where Indians were allowed. He made his camp near the banks of the Whitewater River; he was the first white man to settle in what is now the city of Connersville. Conner laid out the town of Connersville in 1813.
The Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary is located near Connersville. This favorite haunt of bird watchers is spread out over 700 acres of forest, meadows, prairie, and ponds. Also in the Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary are hiking trails, primitive campsites, and fishing opportunities. The Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary is an important spot for migrating songbirds as they make their way north to the boreal forests of Canada.
Address: Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, 3499 S. Bird Sanctuary Road , Connersville, IN 47331-8721, United States
Phone: 1 (765) 827-5109, Fax: 1 (765) 825-9788
For a pleasant afternoon outing, visit the Whitewater Valley Railroad in Connersville. This heritage railway features preserved and restored rolling stock from a bygone era. There are regular scheduled departures along with special theme trains. The trains run from Connersville to Metamora. Another train at the Whitewater Valley Railroad runs a shorter route along the canal where visitors can see a working aqueduct and restored lock.
Tips: Prices are for round trip fares between Connersville and Metamora.
Train departs at 3.30pm.
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