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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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No injuries in asphalt tank fire in Mount Vernon, Ind.

Nov 21, 2008 5:38 pm

American Water has lifted the precautionary boil advisory after samples taken from the area showed no signs of contamination.

Interchange work in December will shift eastbound Lloyd traffic

Nov 21, 2008 4:53 pm

Work on the Fulton Avenue interchange project on the Lloyd Expressway will move into its next phase of construction sometime during the first week of December.

Downtown traffic detour today

Nov 21, 2008 3:53 pm

American Water, the management company for the Evansville Water Department, has closed the northbound lane of Riverside Drive between Court Street and Third Avenue until 3 p.m. today for work.

Volunteers may deliver nearly 4,000 Thanksgiving meals

Nov 21, 2008 2:08 pm

Christian Life Center expects to provide nearly 4,000 Thanksgiving meals this year

Frigid air tonight; showers coming late Sunday

Nov 21, 2008 1:53 pm

Frigid air will blast into the region tonight, dropping temperatures to their lowest points so far this season.

Goodwill offers dollhouses

Nov 21, 2008 7:08 am

Evansville Goodwill Industries gives away Mrs. Goodbee Talking dollhouses

United Way seeks help with challenge help

Nov 21, 2008 7:08 am

United Way of Southwestern Indiana will receive the largest donation from a donor in its 86-year history

Auditions set for 'Morrie'

Nov 21, 2008 7:08 am

Civic Theatre will audition for 'Tuesdays With Morrie' play

Bowl winners go through good spell

Nov 21, 2008 6:53 am

Spell Bowl at Central High School draws large crowd.

Summit speaker says one great idea can revitalize city

Nov 21, 2008 6:39 am

Rich Karlgaard, the publisher of Forbes magazine, talked about what the Midwestern cities can do to ensure their prosperity.

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