Batesville, Indiana

• Batesville is a city located partially in Franklin County, Indiana and partially in Ripley County, Indiana.
  
• The population was 6,033 at the 2000 census.
  
• Hillenbrand Industries, which consists of the Batesville Casket Company and the Hill-Rom hospital bed manufacturer, is headquartered in Batesville.
  
• Wikipedia: Batesville, Indiana

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oldenburg, Indiana

 

History of Oldenburg, IN

 

Neat stuff! I haven't been to either place, but I've known of Batesville for its casket industry for a long time. It looks like the town has been afflicted with the same strain of faux-Swiss kitsch that has infested Berne's once-charming downtown.

 

Lots of history in Oldenburg, and some imposing buildings that look well cared for.

great pics, the place looks far from dead. so if you want the top product how much does the master batesville casket cost?

 

booo! hssss.

 

i know, i know, heh sorry i couldnt resist.

 

i even like the cheesy faux swiss style a teeny bit.

 

 

 

 

Nice!

Incredible structure:

I have been to both towns, and it's nice to see these pictures.  It brings back a lot of memories.  I attended Oldenburg Academy during my freshman year of high school.  It was started by the Sister of Saint Francis, which was shown in one of those signs.  At the time, it was an all-girl boarding school during the week.  We arrived Monday morning and would go home after classes on Friday.  I transferred because I was too homesick.  Eventually, the school dropped the boarding program and became coed.