Pittsboro is a town that has prospered throughout its history without having to sacrifice its heritage and community focus. Founded on December 9, 1834 by William L. Matlock and Simon T. Hadley, the original spelling of the town’s name was “Pittsborough.” Pittsboro is located in Hendricks County. Most homes for sale in Pittsboro have views of the fertile farmland that surrounds the town. Realtors at Talk to Tucker can help you find a house with charm that you’ll wake up early to take in and look forward to returning to after work each day.
The Pittsboro community is a quaint, small town with its roots in Indiana state history. There are many historical sites to enjoy as well as the natural beauty of the town’s scenic views. Pittsboro offers all the charm of a small town setting with easy access to the lures of the large metropolis of Indianapolis. Residents choosing to live in Pittsboro choose a quiet lifestyle and are rewarded with the benefits of an interconnected community, security, and peace of mind. To find out more about the comfort and convenience of a small town lifestyle in Pittsboro, check out the town’s website: http://www.townofpittsboro.org/ and call the real estate experts at Talk Tucker to schedule a viewing of available homes for sale.
Residents of Pittsboro enjoy many local shops and restaurants including a grocery, a few local and chain restaurants, and a range of stores. The Pittsboro community is free of the big box stores that dot most of the larger cities, and expanded shopping options are only short drive away. Indianapolis is only a half hour’s drive from Pittsboro, so residents have easy access to all the options and luxuries offered by the big city. Between the handful of shops and restaurants, family-run businesses, management of the town, and an easy commute to neighboring towns, residents have plenty of opportunities to work and enjoy small town life.
Charm and history run through the streets of Pittsboro, Indiana. Visitors can view many of the nearby historical sites, including an 1883 one-room school house. Other interesting sites in town include Dr. Malcolm O. Scamahorn Park and the Pittsboro Golf Club. The park includes basketball courts, baseball and soccer fields, shelter houses available to be rented, walking tracks, and playgrounds.
Residents of Pittsboro can make the short drive to Indianapolis via I-74 if they want to find even more entertainment. Indianapolis has several professional sports teams, concert venues and nightlife areas. Cultural treasures like the Indianapolis Symphony and Indianapolis Art Museum offer residents in the surrounding areas, including Pittsboro, the chance to broaden their cultural horizons while enjoying and learning about the arts. Residents can also take US-136 to reach Brownsburg and Clermont for additional shopping and restaurant choices.
Most businesses and municipal services, such as schools and parks, are located off one of the main arteries of the town: Meridian St. or Main St. (which is also US-136). Residents of Pittsboro have a handful of health care options in town. Farming is a big industry in many rural communities, and Pittsboro is no exception. Farms nearby employ many of the local citizens and provide tons of fresh local food to the community. Pittsboro’s farming community operates a Farmers Market in the town’s park.
Pittsboro, Indiana is in the North West Hendricks County School Corporation. The town itself has an elementary school and primary school. High school students attend Tri West Hendricks High School in the nearby town of Lizton, a short walk from the center of town. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects are a major focus of the North West Hendricks County School Corporation. This focus has earned the school district status as the fourth highest ranking school system in state of Indiana.
Each of these schools provides excellent educational opportunities and social events for the residents of Pittsboro and the surrounding area. The district has an excellent reputation for small class sizes. There are no colleges or universities within the town of Pittsboro; however, there are several community colleges and major universities within an hour’s drive, such as various campuses in Indianapolis and Greencastle, making commuting to school an easy task for local residents.