Olney
Around Olney
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Olney
Locals say Wabash Valley
A patchwork of farms and friendly towns
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Welcome to the Wabash Valley, where the white squirrels run free and the persimmon pudding is always sweet. We're glad you're here to enjoy our small-town charm and big-hearted community.
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The room
One room for everyone around Olney. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Olney. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- White Squirrel Statue Celebrates Olney's famous white squirrels.
- Sam Parr State Park Lake and camping near Newton.
- Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Fishing and hunting spot.
- Olney Central College Community college with public grounds.
- Clay County Courthouse Historic county seat building in Louisville.
- Jasper County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Newton.
- Outdoors Fishing at Newton Lake
- Outdoors Hunting in Clay County State Forest
- With kids Visit the White Squirrel statue
- With kids Apple picking at local orchards
- Evenings Small-town bars
- Evenings High school football games
- Locals love Small-town diners
- Locals love Apple orchards
Through the year
- White Squirrel Festival May Celebrates Olney's famous white squirrels with a parade, food, and family fun.
- Clay County Fair August County fair with livestock, carnival rides, and local exhibits in Louisville.
- Jasper County Fair July Annual fair in Newton with agricultural shows and entertainment.
- Richland County Fair July County fair in Olney featuring 4-H, rides, and local food.
- Newton Apple Festival September Celebrates the local apple harvest with cider, pies, and crafts.
Humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are ideal for outdoor activities.
Getaways
- Vincennes, Indiana Explore historic French settlement and George Rogers Clark site.
- Robinson, Illinois Visit Lincoln Trail State Park and local antique shops.
- Effingham, Illinois Shop, dine, and see the Cross at the Crossroads.
- Mount Carmel, Illinois Walk the Wabash Riverfront and visit the historical society.
Local flavour
Rooting for St. Louis Cardinals (MLB), Chicago Cubs (MLB), Chicago Bears (NFL)
Eat and drink
- Persimmon pudding A regional dessert made from wild persimmons, often served at church suppers and festivals
- Pork tenderloin sandwich A breaded, fried pork cutlet on a bun, a Midwest staple
- Apple cider and apple butter From local orchards, especially around Flora's Apple Festival
- Fried biscuits Often served with apple butter or honey at community gatherings
Where people go
- Grain elevators Towering structures that punctuate the flat farmland
- Small-town diners Where locals gather for coffee and conversation
- County fairs Annual events celebrating agriculture and community
- Apple orchards Especially around Flora, which hosts an apple festival
- State parks and fishing lakes Like Sam Parr State Park, offering outdoor recreation
- White squirrel statues A quirky landmark in Olney, the 'Home of the White Squirrel'
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Nearby
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Richland, Clay and Jasper counties, IL. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.