Rensselaer, Indiana
Population: 5,294
Located in Jasper County
Rensselaer is the county seat of Jasper County, located on the north-western side of the state, about 70 miles south of the great city of Chicago. Rensselaer is a city that has grown steadily, and has allowed itself to change with the changing face of farming. It is in the center of farmland, and when it was originally built had many mills, and other farming type industries. Farming has changed, so has Rensselaer. It enjoys a small community atmosphere and supports new growth opportunities. Rensselaer is within easy driving distance to Indianapolis and Chicago. Chicago is an hour away, and Indianapolis is approximately 90 minutes from Rensselaer. Rensselaer maintains close to 80 acres throughout the community for the leisure time of the residents. Some of the activities that can be enjoyed are, baseball, swimming, tennis and softball. Seeing that Rensselaer is near the banks of the Kankakee River, the city offers canoe launchings, and even a boat launch. The children are well taken of, with several playgrounds dotted throughout the town, and a football field. A summer youth baseball and girls softball programs are offered. In the winter why not enjoy some skating? There is an ice skating pond behind Iroquois shop, as well as six horseshoe pits. Rensselaer offers all the quiet comforts of small town living in a surprising array of homes. Whether you like living in the city, in the middle of wooded acres, on the river...your heart's desire is here. An atmosphere of educational challenge and teamwork has been developed in the schools. It is exemplified by fine school buildings and equipment, excellent programs, highly skilled instructors, interested parents and students who are eager to learn. Elementary schools focus emphasis on educational basics augmented by art, music, physical education, computer labs and library. Higher educational options are available within driving distance. Ivy Tech Lafayette, a two-year technical college, offers more than 20 technical majors. Purdue University, a Big Ten School, offers thousands of courses in more than 200 majors. Rensselaer is a wonderful choice to live especially if you're looking for a farm home, yet still want to be close to the Chicago area. When you see the area's natural beauty and consider the cost of living is consistently lower than the national average, you'll want to make Rensselaer your home.
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