Thursday I was privileged enough to be present for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pennsy Trail, which will eventually run from Hancock Co towards Downtown. Similar to the Monon Trail, running from Downtown north through Broad Ripple and into Carmel, the Pennsy Trail will fast become a community jewel on the East side. Mayor Greg Ballard was present to speak to a group of East side and Irvington residents, school children from Irvington Community School and various business and government professionals.
I learned some very interesting facts concerning the former Pennsylvania Railroad track that is now known as the Pennsy Trail. One of the most intriguing is the fact that Abraham Lincoln’s body was transported from Washington DC to Illinois on that railway- right through Historic Irvington! As a memory gift to the students of Irvington Community School, shiny new Lincoln pennies were give out to them.
Walks on the trail, bike rides on the trail, chatting with friends on the trail- these are all memories that I look forward to having on this newest addition to our already beautiful parks and recreation areas on the east side of Indianapolis- including Ellenberger Park and Pleasant Run Parkway.
I have been a proud Irvington resident for almost 5 years, a mere pittance compared to those that were born in the area, have raised their children here, and are now enjoying retirement here. I hope that my life enjoys much of that same path. And as a local REALTOR, I am pleased to let my clients know about this wonderful community located just minutes from Downtown- and all of the exciting things it has to offer!
Tags: East side, Indianapolis, Irvington, Irvington Community School, Monon Trail, Pennsy Trail, REALTOR
