Kokomo, Ind., 50 miles north of Indianapolis, is a city of 44,962. It is the seat of Howard Co., N central Indiana. Founded in the 1840s, the community is named for a Miami Indian leader. Industrialization was spurred by the discovery of natural gas in 1886 and by the inventions of Elwood Haynes (1857-1925), who lived here. In 1894, Haynes designed one of the first successful gasoline-powered cars. It is now on display in the Smithsonian Institution. Haynes's inventions included carburetors and mufflers.
The city is also the site of Indiana University at Kokomo (1945).According to Indiana Business magazine, "Through the Main Street Association, Kokomo has spent more than $1 million on its ongoing Streetscape Project that upgrades sidewalks, storefronts and the general atmosphere with antique looking lampposts, brick and new benches. Other long-term investments have also help fortify downtown's growth. During the past 15 years, Fortune Management has invested more than $30 million in the downtown.
KEY FEATURES :
- Pet Friendly
- Community Outdoor Pool
- Fireplace
- Near Town
- Near Shopping
- Near Restaurants
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