Washington County Tourism

08/08/2023

06/10/2023

Some people desire to make a location a better place because they have lived there their whole lives. For Cecil and Martha Smith, it was a little different. They moved to Washington County as adults, but still dedicated their time, energy and passions to Washington County. Read more about Cecil and Martha here: https://wccf.biz/donor-stories/1347-smith-cecil-and-martha

05/25/2023

05/25/2023

A.J. Foyt has the pole in this shot of the 1965 front row. In his highly-modified Lotus, with the slick Dean Jefferies paint job. AJ set a new track record to, in his words, "...to bring the record back to the United States!" Jim Clark is in the middle, although Jim is not in the car. His teammate, Bobby Johns, sat in for him. Dan Gurney is on the outside. Talk about racing legends!

05/18/2023

Stop by tomorrow or Saturday and do some shopping at the book sale!!

05/16/2023

Beautiful cars make up the front row for the 1962 Indianapolis 500. Parnelli won the pole by becoming the first driver in Speedway history to break the 150mph barrier. Parnelli would dominate the race, leading 120 laps, before he lost his brakes, and finished 7th. Rodger Ward would go on to win his second 500 from the middle of the front row. and Bobby Marshman would finish 5th. Photo from Steve Shunck.

05/11/2023

We’re OPEN!!

Petunias are ready for their forever homes and the baby lambs are ready for some snuggles!

Thurs 3-7pm
Fri 9-3pm
Sat 9-3

5444 N Rutherford Hollow Rd Scottsburg IN

** the rest of the farm is closed until Fall season**

05/09/2023

The personification of the 1950's race car driver, 1951 and 1958 National Champion, Tony Bettenhausen.
For those who have not seen the excellent film. "The Bettenhausens," produced by Flo Racing, it will be shown on Saturday, May 13th on the Indianapolis TV channel, WTHR 13, at 1pm. Sponsored by Ray Skillman.

05/03/2023

SUNDAY & Salem Speedway

Name a better duo, we'll wait.

The HISTORIC HIGHBANKS roar back to life in just a few short days.

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