Visit Jay County and learn the history of the dome paintings in the court house. The court house was built from 1916 to 1919. Constructed of limestone and marble, the building has 104 windows and four sets of brass doors.  See if you can find the fox in the marble. It is one of the most beautiful court houses in the state of Indiana. Jay County had the first successful natural gas well in the state. The abundance of gas ushered in the glass industry. The wells sent flames forty feet high. Small torches were set in place and the entire town was lighted day and night. The light could be seen for miles.

Jay County Courthouse - Stately limestone structure with columns, marble floors and a soaring, domed, stained glass ceiling. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Arts Place - The premier community arts facility of the region, Arts Place houses a theatre, art galleries, classrooms and studios. Located in a beautiful park-like setting, it is the home of “Landscape’s Legacy,” a one-of-a-kind tile relief mural.

Bearcreek Farms/Goodtimes Theatre - Live musical variety show. ‘Shower of the Stars’ package.  Full service & buffet style restaurant, antique car museum, specialty and gift shops. Indoor water playground & miniature golf.  



Birthplace of Elwood Haynes - Born in Portland, in 1857, Haynes formed the first company in America to make automobiles in 1898. His first automobile was placed in the Smithsonian Institute in 1910 and remains on display today.

Bowstring Truss Bridge - The cement arch bridge crosses the Salamonia River in Portland. The only concrete bowstring truss bridge in Indiana.

 

The Glass Bonsai - Stained glass, bonsai trees, fountains, specialty coffee, gifts, local artist displays. Tours and demonstrations.

The Glass Museum featuring over 5,000 pieces of glass from 105 factories.  Enjoy the heritage of America’s oldest industry. Thought to be fragile, many examples of the craft have survived thousands of years.

Historic Downtown Portland - Specialty shops, antiques, crafts and unique restaurants.

Historical Society Museum - Visit and learn the history of the first settlers, the Miami Indians, fugitive slaves, Underground Railroad and the Quaker Trace.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church - Placed on the National Register of Historical Places. Beautifully restored in 2000.

Jay Garment Antique Mall - Browse through this 66,000 sq. ft. facility. 150 dealers plus. Open 7 days a week 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. Tour buses welcome.

Key Palace Theatre/Redkey - One of the top blues venues in the world! This vintage 200 seat theatre features a restaurant and plenty of juke-joint atmosphere.

Limberlost State Historic Site - Stretching for 13,000 acres across southern Adams County and northern Jay County, the vast forest and swampland was Gene Stratton-Porter’s playground, laboratory and inspiration. 

Museum of the Soldier - Museum dedicated to honoring and recognizing those who served.

Pennville Custom Cabinets - Award winning cabinet manufacturers. “If you can draw it, we can build it” Pennville Collection. Outstanding craftsmanship and true customization continues to earn recognition.

Ravada Hills Alpaca Farm - "A Galaxy of Star Alpacas!” All Crias born on the farm are named after stars. Services include breeding, boarding, and consulting.

Sharlette’s Fudgery & Candies - Fudge, candies, baked goods, coffee. Relax and treat yourself. 

Underground Railroad Cabin - This historic site is linked to the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

Other Attractions: Country Creek Primitives, Beyond the Gilded Willow Floral Shoppe, Remember When, Asbury United Methodist Church, Holly Pines Tree Farm, Magic Valley, Locker’s Touch of Country, McClung’s Art Gallery, and Falcon Mint.