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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.

WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.

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Elkinsville: The Town That Once Was

In 1964, Elkinsville, a small town located in the Salt Creek Watershed near Bloomington, was forced to relocate in order to build the Lake Monroe Reservoir.

For information on the Lake Monroe Reservoir, including directions and recreational activities, visit: in.gov/dnr.

To learn more about the history of Elkinsville, watch WTIU’s documentary Elkinsville – Washed Away by Progress available in WTIU Passport.

 



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