Interesting Facts

In April 2008, former President Bill Clinton visited Jasper on a campaign swing for his wife, Sen. Hillary Clinton, a Democratic presidential hopeful nominee. This is the first time that a former President has visited Dubois County.
In 2007, the Huntingburg Daffodil Stroll was recognized as an official Midwest Travel Treasure by AAA Midwest Traveler magazine.
In 2007, Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt was recognized as an official Midwest Travel Treasure by AAA Midwest Traveler magazine.
On Thanksgiving 2007, two turkeys born and raised at Ten Star Ranch in Dubois County were flown to the White House to receive the annual presidential pardon by President George W. Bush. The turkeys will enjoy the rest of their lives at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. www.whitehouse.gov/holiday/thanksgiving/2007
Sister Carla Mitchell, the first Benedictine Sister at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, celebrated 85 years of being a nun in 2007. At 103 years old, she has had more than 40 poems published in the International Library of Poets, has written a 125-year history of the Monastery, appeared on ABCs “Nightline” talking about changes in religious life, and played a grandma in a Wendy’s commercial. Sister Carla is likely the first Benedictine sister in the United States to reach this anniversary of profession.
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center won the 2007 Select Practice Quality award, given to only 49 of more than 4,700 eligible hospitals. The award, which was not applied for, is based on superior performance in the care of patients.
Huntingburg Memorial Gym is the 19th largest high school gym in the nation.
Gaslight Pizza in Huntingburg is ranked in the "Top 6 Best Pizzas in Indiana" according to Everybody Loves Pizza by Penny Pollack and Jeff Ruby.
Dubois County was named among the "Top 20 Counties to Live in the Midwest by The Progressive Farmer magazine.
Scott Rolen, third baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays, is from Jasper.
Jasper resident Bill Schroeder received an artificial heart in 1984. The second implant patient, he lived 620 days following surgery, making him the world’s longest heart-implant survivor.
Jasper Bakery is known for still making everything fresh from scratch and is the first site known to have a telephone in Jasper.
Jasper is known as the “Nation’s Wood Office Furniture Capitol”.
Jasper’s population is thought to double during the workday when residents of nearby communities come to Jasper to work.
Jasper is recognized in Norm Crampton’s 100 Best Small Towns in America as the "25th Best Small Town" and "#1 in Indiana".
Jasper was the first city in the U.S. to require all homes to have garbage disposals, thereby eliminating the need for garbage collection (1950).
Huntingburg is the only town in the U.S. with that name.
Huntingburg is home to 3 movies: A League of Their Own, Soul of the Game and Hard Rain.
Father Joseph Kundek advertised in Germany in 1840 that Ferdinand would be a good place to live.
The Kitten Company, in Ferdinand, produced the first stream-driven threshing machine in 1870.
Jasper Desk Company, founded in 1876, is the oldest desk company in the U.S. that is still in business today.
Dubois County is the first in the state for agricultural output.
Dubois County is home to nationally-recognized companies such as Kimball International, MasterBrand Cabinets, Jasper Engines & Transmissions, Mobel Inc., OFS/Styline Industries and Best Home Furnishings.
Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper features the nation’s second largest Dalle-de-Verre (faceted glass) and the longest unsupported roof beam at 130 ft, 6 ½ inches.
According to Golf Digest, the 18th hole of Sultan’s Run Golf Course, “... is the classiest finishing hole in Indiana.”
Dubois County Museum is one of the largest county museums in Indiana.
Three Dubois County communities have a sister city in Germany: Jasper with Pfaffenweiler, Huntingburg with Bissendorf and Celestine with Wagshurst.
Jasper is the only city in the state of Indiana with an official arts department.