Located just northwest of Indianapolis on 1-74 in Montgomery County, Crawfordsville offers its residents a true Midwestern small-town feel with easy access to the big city. Crawfordsville is also an easy drive to Lafayette, Indiana and Danville, Illinois. Known as “the Athens of Indiana” because of its rich cultural heritage and progressive attitudes, Crawfordsville, Indiana has consistently ranked as one of the 100 Best Small Towns in America.

Crawfordsville provides its residents and visitors with many opportunities to learn about Montgomery County's rich and varied history. Crawfordsville residents enjoy visiting the Lew Wallace Study, where the novel BEN HUR was penned. Another local attraction is the Old Jail Museum, featuring the world's only operating rotary cell block. The nearby Lane Place, a 19th century antebellum home is located just a few blocks away.

Another local attraction is picturesque Sugar Creek, which flows through Crawfordsville alongside Sugar Creek Trail, where you can enjoy 4.5 miles of scenic hiking trails. Montgomery County is also home to Shades State Park, where you can enjoy hiking miles of trails, canoeing and camping.

Montgomery County has three high schools, each with 500-700 students. Wabash College, a world-renowned all-male private liberal arts college, also calls Crawfordsville home.

We invite you to consider a visit to Montgomery County today. Come see why so many people are choosing to make their home in the nation's most affordable housing market!