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Southern Indiana, in the United States, is notable because it is culturally unique. The area's geography has led to a blend of Northern and Southern culture that is not found in the rest of the state of Indiana.
Culturally, there are many distinctive characteristics. Southern Indiana speech patterns gravitate toward a Southern drawl, though the accent is considerably less pronounced than in points further south in the Upland South or in the Deep South. The Roman Catholic Church has a significant presence in the region. Noteworthy Catholic institutions in Southern Indiana include St. Meinrad Archabbey, one of two Catholic archabbies/seminaries in the United States and Mount St. Francis, a large retreat center in Floyd County.
Southern Indiana's topography is considerably more varied and complex than central and northern Indiana, including large tracts of forest (e.g., Hoosier National Forest), rolling fields, and a chain of low mountains/high hills (800-1,000 ft.) called the Knobstone Escarpment, or Knobs. The region also includes the oldest exposed Devonian fossil beds in the world at the Falls of the Ohio state park in Clarksville.
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Athletes make splash in YMCA triathlon | PHOTO GALLERY
Mar 22, 2010 5:19 am
Gearing up for this years running season, area residents laced up their athletic shoes for the YMCA Indoor Triathalon.
Mar 22, 2010 5:15 am
Despite having to pass up the lowest bids for certain work, Evansville's construction of a Downtown arena remains within budget.
Old Post Office has tenant pending
Mar 22, 2010 5:10 am
The Old Post Office is close to bringing in a tenant who will occupy most of the vacant space in the Downtown building, according to the property manager there.
Library kicks off Big Read 2010
Mar 22, 2010 5:07 am
Evansville's Big Read 2010 kicked off its opening reception on Sunday at Central Library, providing big opportunities for more reading in the community.
Mar 22, 2010 5:06 am
Here is what is happening in City Government this week:
Nominees sought for physician of year
Mar 22, 2010 5:05 am
The Indiana State Medical Association is looking for physicians who have been active volunteers in their communities to be nominated for its annual Physician Community Service Award, which honors an I...
Hunting Mates | HIGHWAYS & BYWAYS
Mar 22, 2010 5:03 am
"Boys and girls ... are you ready?" Cynthia Heights Elementary School chess coach Shirley Cree asked the 120-plus kids all lined up and facing their opponents at the Evansville Vanderburgh...
High schools compete in Academic Super Bowl
Mar 22, 2010 5:02 am
About 100 high school students in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. competed in last week's Indiana Academic Super Bowl North Invitational.
Lane closure today as work continues
Mar 22, 2010 5:01 am
As part of continuing work at the Watson Lane intersection with the U.S. 41 North in Henderson, a contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the Watson Lane eastbound right turn lan...
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Mar 22, 2010 5:00 am
HealthSouth is enhancing its pulmonary rehabilitation program and soon will begin incorporating physical therapists into the pulmonary rehab team to provide more comprehensive care for patients with s...
