A neighborly atmosphere and easy access to major cities in Linton
Linton is a rural city with quiet residential streets and a small-town atmosphere, amid the farmlands and forests of Greene County. Around 40 miles west of Bloomington, Linton began as a coal mining community in the early 19th century drawing in workers from throughout southwest Indiana. Today, agriculture, manufacturing and healthcare are the major industries in the area. “Linton is a small city with all the amenities you need while maintaining a rural, neighborly atmosphere,” says Kegan Inman, a local Realtor with Hunley Real Estate Inc. who was born and raised in the area. “We’re in a central location for people commuting to Terre Haute, Bloomington or the Crane Naval Base for work. Linton is also a golf-cart community, so you’re allowed to ride golf carts on the road anywhere within city limits.”
Century old homes and spacious lots
Many of the area’s bungalows, ranch-style homes and farmhouses date back to the early 1900s, with some late 20th-century and 2000s homes sprinkled throughout. Mature trees dot the area’s quarter and half-acre lots, and many houses have fenced-in back yards and gravel driveways. Homes in need of renovation range from $40,000 to $95,000, while move-in-ready homes can go for $100,000 to $290,000, with price tags increasing with square footage and recent renovations.
Career-based learning at Linton-Stockton High School
Most local families are served by Linton-Stockton Elementary School, which earns a B overall grade from Niche. Linton-Stockton Middle School has a B-minus. With a C-plus grade, Linton-Stockton High School has a variety of career-based courses in agriculture and business education, from animal science and agribusiness management to business math and principles of marketing. Just a block from downtown, the Linton Public Library hosts programs like yoga classes, story times and English and Spanish language workshops.
Local eateries and access to shopping along Main Street
There are dozens of locally owned businesses across Linton, from bars to boutiques. On Main Street, Francisco De Borja Coffee offers espresso, smoothies, tea and sandwiches. The Golden Star is a popular brunch spot serving sweet and savory dishes from banana pancakes and French toast to egg skillets and bacon cheeseburgers. “Sportsman’s Pub is probably the most popular spot in Linton,” Inman says. “On Friday and Saturday nights it fills up and it can be hard to get a table.” Nearby, Joe Etta’s Pizza Villa offers pub fare, pizza and hand-crafted cocktails that can be enjoyed on the rooftop. Main Street Gifts sells clothing and home goods from kitchenware to holiday decor. Walmart, Save A Lot and Dollar General are nearby options for groceries.
A large community park and nearby fishing spots
Numerous outdoor recreation areas are within a short drive of Linton. The 20-acre Humphrey’s Park is the largest park in town, with facilities for basketball and tennis along with play equipment, a splash pad and picnic tables. The A.M. Risher Swimming Pool is on the park's north end and is open to the public during the summer months with water aerobics classes and swimming lessons. There are over 120 lakes across the Greene-Sullivan State Forest, located just west of Linton. The recreation area is popular among anglers, hikers and campers alike, with premier fishing for bluegill and largemouth bass. The state forest has over 30 miles of trails ideal for hiking and horseback riding, along with around 100 camp sites.
Annual events in Linton
Every July, Humphrey’s Park hosts the seven-day Linton Freedom Festival. Over 40,000 people attend the festival each year, with a parade, live music, a flea market, a carnival and Independence Day fireworks. The Linton Fall Arts Festival is held each September with dozens of vendors selling paintings and handmade goods along with live entertainment and a community-wide scavenger hunt.
An easy drive to Bloomington
Drivers can take Indiana state roads 54 and 45 roughly 40 miles northeast to downtown Bloomington. “It’s an easy drive to Bloomington,” says Inman. “It’s not like in a major city like Denver or Chicago where it can take you an hour to drive 3 miles during rush hour. It’s a straight shot, with little traffic.” For commercial flights, Indianapolis International Airport is around 80 miles away.
Written By
Jillian Pillow
