A cluster of quiet, suburban residential communities, Eagle Township is situated just north of Indianapolis. Horse ranches, historic restored homes and subdivisions of new homes are spread throughout the diverse landscape of deciduous forests, uplands and flat woods. Home to a combined total of 15,000 residents, Zionsville offers an excellent quality of life that combines the amenities of the city with the comforts of a small town. The area is served by several major roadways – including Interstates 865, 65 and 465 – which provide convenient access to the Indianapolis metro area and surrounding communities. Industries that provide employment in the area include educational, health and social services, manufacturing, finance, insurance, real estate and rental and leasing and professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services. Students in grades K-12 are served by Zionsville Community Schools. Zionsville is the largest community in the township, and is known for the turn-of-the-century appeal of its brick main street lined with antique and specialty shops. Appropriately nicknamed “The Little Village with the Red Brick Street,” Zionsville is a popular day trip destination for all of central Indiana. Residents and visitors enjoy Zionsville’s dining and shopping venues, as well as its system of hiking and walking trails and public parks. The natural landscape can be enjoyed at Zion Nature Sanctuary and Elm Street Green, both of which include wooded areas and flood plains. Lions Park maintains lighted baseball and basketball facilities, as well as a sand volleyball court. Eagle Township real estate and Zionsville real estate options consist of single-family detached homes, estate properties and land lots.
As the first of the Boone County townships to be settled, the residents of Eagle Township, and those of Zionsville in particular, are proud of their long history. A walking tour of Zionsville provides a glimpse into the history that spans over several eras. The Greater Zionsville Chamber of Commerce provides a walking tour map designating 79 points of interest, and covering a range of architectural styles. These include structures representing Victorian Romanesque, Prairie style, Greek Revival architecture and many more. The county’s first log cabin, livery stable and schoolhouse are also located in Zionsville.
The P.H. Sullivan Museum in Zionsville is one of the premier attractions of the area. In 1966, Iva Etta Sullivan donated a large gift of artifacts and community records, marking the beginning of the museum. Sullivan was the great-granddaughter of Patrick Henry Sullivan, one of the region’s first settlers. Since its inception, the museum has been dedicated to contributing to the appreciation and understanding of local culture and history. To this end, the museum offers educational displays, documents on microfilm and microfiche and a genealogical library containing over 5,000 volumes of research material.
The museum also operates the Munce Art Center, which preserves and promotes the work of local artists. Local art is displayed and sold at six professional shows and two community shows each year. The center also offers classes for all ages and day camps for children.
The Greater Zionsville Chamber of Commerce also organizes several annual events for Eagle Township residents to get together and enjoy their community. In the summertime, residents enjoy the Farmers Markets, Lincoln Park Concerts and the Gardens of Zionsville show sponsored by the P.H. Sullivan Museum. Everyone has an excuse to shop in July, when the Downtown Merchants’ Sidewalk Sale is held. The three-day Fall Festival, held in mid-September, draws in many visitors for the parade and live music. Special celebrations are also held in honor of Independence Day and the winter holiday season.