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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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Post office to trim costs by thinning out mailboxes

Dec 2, 2008 6:30 am

Sixty-seven postal drop boxes are being removed. Most of them are in residential areas and are rarely used, the postmaster says.

Security upgrade at Civic Center loses champions

Dec 2, 2008 6:30 am

A reshuffling of the deck at the polls has made plans for a major security upgrade to the Civic Center administration building less of a sure thing than it was in October.

Soda to add a little pop to Warrick school budget

Dec 2, 2008 6:29 am

A new beverage contract could pump some added revenue in to Warrick County's schools over the next few years.

Warrick GOP fills commissioner's seat

Dec 2, 2008 6:15 am

After two rounds of voting Monday, Art Noffsinger was selected to replace fellow Republican Phil Baxter on the Warrick County Commissioners.

Farmer's Daughter owner had own maitre d' landlord

Dec 2, 2008 6:15 am

Sherman Heinkebein wantee to ensure that the Farmer's Daughter founder and owner was successful. He owned Hinkebein Shoes, also on Main Street, and spend his lunch breaks at the Farmer's Daughter, pla...

Clinton choice pleases supporters | Poll

Dec 2, 2008 6:14 am

Local supporters of Hillary Rodham Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign are thrilled that she will be nominated for secretary of state.

Auctioneer to take bids on 1850s hotel

Dec 2, 2008 5:59 am

Imagine a multistory hotel on the corner of Third and Main streets in Downtown Evansville that is within earshot of docked steamboats on the river, dropping off or picking up hotel guests. A watch ...

Hoosiers flocking in for energy aid

Dec 2, 2008 3:14 am

With tight economy, more people are applying for state heating assistance in Indiana.

City Council votes to borrow $4.8 million for Berry Plastics expansion

Dec 2, 2008 2:29 am

The City Council approved an ordinance Monday to borrow up to $4.8 million, money that will be given to Berry Plastics as an incentive to expand its Evansville headquarters.

Police say man knocks ex-girlfriend unconscious

Dec 1, 2008 5:59 pm

A 26-year-old Evansville man is being held in the Vanderburgh County Jail on allegations he knocked his ex-girlfriend unconscious outside a local business.

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