Spring is a time of possibility, and in Zionsville, the possibilities are endless. Whether you plan to visit for an afternoon, a week, or are looking to set down roots here – we have what you need to feel welcome.
“Hoosier Hospitality” is a time-honored tradition here. We may not have invented it, but we perfected it, as is evident in our iconic brick-lined Main Street district, our diverse shops and restaurants, and our friendly coffeehouses. By land-area, we are one of Indiana’s largest towns at 67-square miles. In our hearts and minds, we are still a small town where people know each other by name and care about them and their families. You will find that spirit in our charming Village, our newer subdivisions, and our vibrant rural area.
Zionsville began in 1852, when the first houses were built along the rail line that ran through the farm of Elijah and Mary Cross. From the beginning, our people focused on education and that spirit thrives today with our award-winning school system that features six elementary schools, two middle schools, and Zionsville Community High School (home of the Eagles!). We believe in the power of a well-rounded education and proudly support our students in their academic, athletic, vocational, and artistic endeavors. They are our future, and because of them, our future is bright!
Our young people remind us to always have an eye on the years ahead, but we do so with one foot firmly planted in the past. We respect our history and use it to inform our path forward. This summer, we will open the 200+ acre Carpenter Nature Preserve and refresh Lincoln Park, a storied area in the heart of our town where President-elect Abraham Lincoln stopped on his way to take the oath of office in 1861. Both projects will preserve our heritage and history for generations to come.
On behalf of nearly 35,000 residents, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Zionsville. The smiles you will see here are as real as the bricks that run through the heart of our town.
Our motto is “Zionsville. For all the right reasons.” I trust you’ll find plenty of reasons to love our town just as much as we do. And, if there is anything we can do to make your time in Zionsville more enjoyable, please reach out to me or our town staff.
John Stehr
Mayor of Zionsville
