Canoeing on the Wildcat!
The launch point for the 25-mile floatable portion of the North Fork of the Wildcat in Carroll County begins at the new Public Access Site (PAS) constructed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in 2007 at the north abutment of the State Route (SR) 29 bridge in Burlington in southeast Carroll County. Parking for 10-15 vehicles is available. Canoes must be carried via a path up and over a levee next to the bridge to the put-in.
The National Register-listed 1845 Adams Mill is 9.0 miles downstream from the SR 29 bridge. An Indiana DNR Public Fishing Area (PFA) access is across the county road from the Mill. The Mill and the PFA can be accessed from SR 75 into Cutler via County Roads (CR) 485E, 500S and 75E. The Mill, a National Register-listed property, serves as a museum and still has much of its flour grinding equipment displayed. The PFA parking lot and adjacent area will hold about 30 vehicles. The 9.4-acre site was acquired in 1986. About a half-mile downstream is the National Register-listed 1872 Adams Mill Covered Bridge. Xenia Bridge, 7 miles downstream from Adams Mill, has a small, undeveloped access area on the northwest side of Prince William Road and CR 350, owned by the County. Only temporary parking for a single vehicle is available at that site.
The County’s only other remaining covered bridge, the 1870 Lancaster Bridge, is 2.7 miles downstream from Xenia Bridge. The property on both sides of the bridge is privately owned so no Creek access is available.
The Knop Lake PFA and Wildcat Creek PAS is 13.6 miles downstream from Adams Mill and can be accessed from U.S. 421/ SR 39 South via CR 550W across from Owasco (well marked with Knop Lake and PAS signs from both the north and south), which within a mile turns west on CR 650S. The entrance to Knop Lake is on the north side of CR 650S at 2.3 miles from the state highway. The access road to the PAS runs north from the Lake and down a steep, gravel road to the Creek. Parking is available at the Lake and in the large PAS parking area. This is the last PAS in Carroll County, a 49-acre secluded area. It is 23.8 miles from Knop Lake to Davis Ferry, the confluence of the Wildcat with the Wabash River in Tippecanoe County.Knop Lake can also be accessed from SR 26. Just east of the Tippecanoe/Clinton County line, turn North on CR 900W (which becomes CR 800W at 1 mile) at the DNR boat ramp signs and proceed 2.4 miles to CR 650S, marked with a brown arrow directional sign. Turn East on 650S and proceed 0.6 miles to the Knop Lake entrance, well marked with a large DNR Public Fishing Area sign. The sign, which faces west, is not readily observed when traveling from the east.
A useful website for information about distances between sites and the segments of Wildcat Creek is: Wildcatcreek.net. Another that provides maps of the areas described is hosted by the Wildcat Guardians.
Explore Adams Mill!
 Adams Mill  Relaxing at Adams Mill  Canoeing on the Wildcat! |
"Discover the Wildcat at Adams Mill" is an event held the first Saturday in June at Adams Mill near Cutler in southeastern Carroll County. It is sponsored by the Wildcat Guardians and Wildcat Creek Foundation.
It is held on National Trails Day and celebrates an important water trail--the North Fork of the WIldcat Creek.
The annual event was held in 2011 and featured live music, free canoe rides, tours of the adjacent Adams Mill Oxbow Natural Area, and good food provided by Promoting Wildcat Valley. Some years artists set up on Adams Mill grounds to demonstrate their craft.
The three sponsoring organizations share their missions and specific goals as well as present ways for citizens to get involved. Other related orgainzations also have booths providing information about their activities. In 2010, Adams Mill Inc. and The Friends of Carroll County Parks had tables.
Tours of Adams Mill are always available. Parking is provided across the road from the Mill at the DNR access site for fishing, tubing, and canoeing. The free canoe rides launch from this area and end at the other end of the Oxbow in the area behind the Mill.
The Adams Mill grounds are available for recreation and relaxation, and visitors can explore tent camping possibilities and overnight cabin availability. The nearby Adams Mill Covered Bridge is just a short walk away, and next to it are stairs down to the Oxbow area.
All these events and amenities provide a full day of wholesome family fun for both adults and children.
About the Burlington Library
The Burlington Community Library is a community-supported library located at the southwest corner of the junction of State Roads 29 and 22 in Burlington. The address is 101 West 7th Street, Burlington, IN 46915, and the phone number is 765-566-3166. Sheila Friedline is the Director.
The library offers free DSL Internet access and free Wi-Fi. A large meeting room is also available for all sorts of gatherings.
Membership at the Burlington Community Library is open to those living in Burlington Township as well as those living in and around Cutler, Deer Creek, Carrollton, and Bringhurst. There are no membership fees.
History of the Library
In 1980, a small group of retired teachers and others in the Burlington area met together with the vision for a local library that would enrich the lives of their community, as well as its volunteers. Countless people worked together to make this vision a reality. After a year of planning, the Burlington Community Library opened its doors to the public at a local home on Monday, July 15, 1981.
In the beginning, the library was operated by volunteers and funded entirely by donations and fund-raising projects. All books were donated.
Over the course of the next sixteen years, the library was housed at four different locations in town. In 1997, the Burlington Community Club generously purchased the building at the junction of State Roads 29 and 22 for the library. Extensive renovations were done, with volunteers leading the way. In 2005, a part-time director was hired by the board to oversee daily library functions.
Today, the original vision remains as our focus. Volunteers faithfully serve by covering shifts and helping with tasks. Annual contributions from the Town of Burlington and Burlington Township Trustee cover operating expenses. We continually look for ways to better serve and enrich the lives of our patrons and community members.
The Burlington Community Library is grateful to all who have volunteered their time and talents, and to all who have donated books or have contributed monetarily. The Library is a testament of many dedicated people who over the years, have believed in the vision that a community-supported library can accomplish great things.
Burlington Ministerial
The Burlington Ministerial Association seeks to bring the community together to honor God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. The Association hosts three community worship gatherings: the Good Friday Service, the Thanksgiving Service, and the Fall Festival Service. Offerings given at the services support the outreach ministries of helping transients and community members with food, gas, medicine, diapers, etc.
Burlington Church of Christ
Burlington Church of Christ
Pastor: Dave Osborne. Service Times: Sunday Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m., Sunday School - Immediately Following Morning Service
Burlington Church of Christ Daycare
Burlington Faith Church of Christ
Burlington Faith Church of Christ
Minister: Daniel Stephens. Service Times: Sunday Morning Worship - 10 am, Sunday School 9am-9:45am
Burlington First Brethern Church
Burlington First Brethern Church
Service Times: Sunday Church School - 9:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship - 10:00 a.m.