The Bean Blossom Overlook was on INDOT property. INDOT removed the Shelter due to safety concerns. The county now owns the property and a new shelter can be built.
Aug 4, 2023. The Parks and Rec board agreed to take the lead in building a new Shelter at the site. It is hoped that grants, and donations, including material and time will help keep the cost low. The County will continue to mow grass and provide insurance. Transferring the property from the county to Park and Rec was not needed.
July 19, 2023. Commissioners Pittman, and Wolpert, approved transferring the overlook property from the county to Parks and Rec with the caveat that the Parks and Rec Board would accept the property and would be interested in building a new shelter. The assumption being grants and donations would fund the project.
Aug 19, 2022. BRIGHT SPOT: Realtors build new picnic tables at overlook
Oct 28, 2020. Overlook shelterhouse to be torn down, rebuilt by Suzannah Couch
July 11, 2018, Nostalgic view: Bean Blossom Overlook brought back to original vision
If you’ve driven past the Bean Blossom Overlook on State Road 135 North recently, you may have noticed a few changes: An actual view, with more cars and motorcycles stopping to take it all in.
In February, trees were cut to restore the site to the way it was more than 80 years ago — more overlook than forest. Visitors and residents alike have noticed, stopping to take photos, paint or enjoy a picnic.
The overlook was first established in the early 1930s when State Road 135 North was built. At that time, there were no trees to block the view from the first shelterhouse, which was just below the current shelterhouse.
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