Cicero (Indiana)

Serving Cicero and neighboring towns of Arcadia and Atlanta, the Chamber can provide information about area businesses and upcoming events. The Chamber of Commerce also is home to a Visitor Information Welcome Center, open M-F 9AM to 3PM.

The museum collections document the Native American, rural and industrial history of Sheridan. A new museum is being planned in conjunction with Boxley Cabin. Volunteers chronicle family histories of more than 500 families and can provide genealogy research upon request.

Built circa 1828, the log cabin home of George Boxley, an anti-slavery activist, has been restored. Additional archeological excavations for pioneer artifacts are still underway on the property around the cabin. By appointment or call for hours.

Listed on the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures, the Depot was built in 1869. It now is home to town artifacts including the ticket booth for the old opera house, World War II memorabilia, and authentic "Arcadia Glass."

Extending 30 miles (48 km) from Fishers to Tipton, the Historic Nickel Plate Arts Trail runs through Fishers, Noblesville, Cicero, Arcadia, Atlanta, and Tipton. The first of eight Indiana artisan trails adopted by the state, the Trail is accessible by rail through the Indiana Transportation Museum or automobile on Allisonville Road and State Road 19 as well as by river. The trail focuses on the more traditional forms of the arts and encompasses food, culture, and community heritage.

On the western edge of Morse Reservoir, the park has a boat dock rentals as well as a pool and community shelter building. Fishing is allowed within the park with the proper permits, but you can’t swim in the lake or launch your boat here.

Five miles outside of Cicero, this 800-acre park has also become a hotbed for archeological activity. Students from state universities have discovered arrowheads, pottery and other items dating back to 1400 AD. Some are on display at the Taylor Center of Natural History on the park grounds. It offers a canoe launch on the White River for boating and fishing, nature trails for hiking or cycling, equestrian trails for riding, and wetlands and prairies. It offers an archery center, treetop trails, an equestrian center, snow tubing, an archaeological arventures, all open seasonally.

The town of Cicero partners with the Indiana Transportation Museum to provide a transportation train to and from this annual festival. Activities include music, kids’ carnival and, of course, fireworks. This is a great small-town way to celebrate Independence Day. If you want to spend the night, riding the train connects you to Fishers hotels.