Floyd County Relocation Guide

Floyd County Relocation Guide

WELCOME TO Floyd County

Floyd County In Floyd County, New Albany is commonly referred to as Louisville’s Brooklyn. It’s only one bridge away and is known for its innovative and high-quality culinary scene. The downtown area of New Albany has recently been revitalized, and there are now several walking blocks of eateries where you can have a genuine, local dining experience. A diverse local retail scene may also be found in the city. Downtown New Albany has you covered whether you’re looking for SoIN-themed souvenirs or Kentucky Derby outfits. You’ll also come across a few odd shops, which we like to refer to as New Albany’s “Stranger Things.” The Knobs Unit, which includes Floyd County, contains some of the hilliest country in Indiana. As a result, the area supports trees that prefer very dry sites and ridgetops, as well as those that prefer very wet sites, ravines, or “bottomland.” Tree types unique to the unit include blackjack oak and swamp tupelo. Part of the unit stands on sandstone bedrock; other areas developed over limestone.

River Run New Albany Family Waterpark 5 Things To Do

New Albany’s newest aquatic center where families can enjoy waterslides, a lazy river, a steamboat water feature, and a toddler-sized pool. After a few laps in the lap pool, stretch out on the poolside deck and soak up the sunshine. Concession stand on site.

River Run New Albany Family Waterpark 224 W. Daisy Ln New Albany, IN (812) 948-5380

Carnegie Center for Art & History Contemporary art gallery, history museum, and former Carnegie library featuring changing local and regional art exhibits, hand-carved dioramas, an award-winning Underground Railroad exhibit, and an exhibit on Lucy Higgs Nichols, a woman who escaped slavery and served as a nurse with the 23rd Indiana Regiment during the Civil War. Free admission and tours for school, youth, and adult groups. Only 10 minutes from downtown Louisville, Kentucky.

Carnegie Center for Art & History 201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN (812) 944-7336

Campbell Woodland Nature Trails This unique area offers beauty and nature at it’s finest and is one of the few handicap accessible nature trails in Southern Indiana. Located in the 3300 block of Budd Rd. 122 acres of land with one paved trail. 1/3 mile path leads from the parking lot to the trail head. The completed path is approximately three-fouths mile with additional paths to be opened as early as this Fall. Benches are located along the path to rest and a covered gazebo is near the entrance.

Campbell Woodland Nature Trails 3300 Budd Rd New Albany, IN (812) 948-5360

There are foot bridges over creeks and a waterfall. Dogs are welcome on the trails and must be leashed at all times with waste removal. There is a solar powered automated system that tells the history of the site. The hours are from dawn to dusk 7 days a week.

Ogle Center As Southern Indiana’s center for the performing and visual arts, located on the campus of Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, the Ogle Center presents a variety of professional, nationally touring artists on its signature, “The Ogle Center Presents” series. The Louisville Orchestra performs several times each year at the Ogle Center. The Ogle Center also presents a free Children & Family series. In addition to professional performances, the Ogle Center is also home to Indiana University Southeast’s Music and Theatre Departments, presenting many student and faculty concerts, recitals, musicals, and plays each year. The center is comprised of four different venues: the Richard K. Stem Concert Hall, the Robinson Theater, the Stiefler Recital Hall, and the outdoor Horseshoe Amphitheater as well as the Ronald L. Barr art gallery. The James L. Russell Wonderland Way Art Collection is on permanent display in the Ogle lobby.

Ogle Cente 4201 Grant Line Rd New Albany, IN (812) 941-2525

Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site William Culbertson moved to Indiana seeking a new life and eventually became one of the richest men in the state and a renowned philanthropist. In fact, Culbertson invested much of his wealth in New Albany, involving himself in civic affairs, funding the construction of the Culbertson Widows Home, serving as a trustee of the First Presbyterian Church, and founding the Cornelia Memorial Orphans Home, named for the second of his three wives. His mansion stands as an example of the tastes, ideals and lifestyles of the late 1800s.

Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site 914 E. Main St New Albany, IN (812) 944-9600

It’s 150+ years old, but new to you! With its hand-painted ceilings, carved staircase, marble fireplaces and elaborate plasterwork, the Culbertson Mansion reflects the affluence of a man once considered to be the wealthiest in Indiana. In 1867, William S. Culbertson spent roughly $120,000 (or more than $2,000,000 in today’s economy) to build his grand home in New Albany.

Business & Economy Chamber of Commerce Information One Southern Indiana (1si) is the Lead Economic Development Organization (LEDO) and Chamber of Commerce for Clark and Floyd Counties on the Indiana side of Louisville, Kentucky. 1si proactively works to grow our regional economy through business attraction, retention and expansion; through encouraging and supporting entrepreneurs and workforce development; and through providing government and workforce advocacy, business education, networking opportunities and other business services to our

River Hills Economic Development District & Regional Planning Commission River Hills was formed in 1974 along with the other Economic Development Districts in the state of Indiana. The Economic Development Administration (EDA) provides yearly funding and, as such, defines River Hills’ scope of work. The main goal of River Hills is to assist local governments with development needs. One of their yearly requirements is to complete a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the District. This report assesses the problems that exist within each community, rating them by priority and feasibility. The CEDS report maintains the District’s eligibility for EDA funding, a major source of infrastructure grants. Since 1990, River Hills has secured secured over $15 million for public facility projects within the five county district. Over $22 million dollars in EDA financial assistance has been received since 1980. River Hills Economic Development District and Regional Planning Commission

members and investors. One Southern Indiana 4100 Charlestown Road New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-0266 www.1si.org

300 Spring Street, Suite 2A Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130

(812) 288-4624 www.riverhills.cc

Top 10 Employers of

Floyd County

Baptist Health Floyd 1850 State St New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 944-7701

NYX 3900 Green Valley Rd New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-2688

I ndiana University Southeast 4201 Grant Line Rd New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 941-2333

Samtec, Inc 520 Park E Blvd New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 944-6733

Hitachi Cable America Inc 5300 Grant Line Rd New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 945-9011

Discount Labels 4 115 Profit Ct New Albany, IN 47150 (800) 995-9500

FireKing Security Group 101 Security Pkwy New Albany, IN 47150 (800) 457-2424

Walmart Supercenter 2910 Grant Line Rd New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 944-0635

MAC Construction & Excavating 1908 Unruh Ct New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 941-7895

River Run Family Water Park 224WDaisy Ln New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 948-5380

Economic Overview

Floyd County has an unemployment rate of 1.9%. The U.S. average is 3.6%.

The average income of a Floyd County resident is $27,449 a year.

The Median household income of a Floyd County resident is $53,431 a year.

Manufacturing Hoosier manufacturing has gained a well-known reputation, with the largest industry in New Albany, Floyd County being manufacturing and employing about 2,977 people. Health Care & Social Assistance The next largest industry in New Albany, Floyd County is Health Care & Social Assistance with about 16.1% of residents working in this industry. Retail Trade Coming in third, Retail Trade is highly represented in the employment base with around 2,201 people.

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting The highest paying industry in Floyd County is Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting with the average person making on average $63,889. Utilities Despite there being relatively fewer jobs in the Utility Industry, the average income is almost on par with Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting $58,958.

Getting Around Items Needed for License

When you become a resident of Indiana, you have 60 days to obtain an Indiana driver’s license if you hold a valid driver’s license from another state. You must also transfer the titles and registrations of any vehicles you own from your previous state to Indiana.

• If you do not hold a valid driver’s license from another state, you must hold an Indiana learner’s permit for 180 days before you may obtain an Indiana driver’s license. • If you are at least 18 years of age and have held a valid out-of-state driver’s license from the state of your prior residence, you must visit a BMV branch to: • Present ONE of the following three items: • Your current out-of-state driver’s license, • A copy of your official driving record, or • A verification letter.

• You must also present documentation proving your identity, lawful status, Social Security number, and Indiana residency. • And you are required to pass a vision screening. • If your out-of-state license has been expired when transferring to Indiana, you are required to take a knowledge exam. If your out-of-state license has been expired for more than three years or you have held an unrevoked out-of-state driver’s license less than one year, you must also pass a driving skills examination. The BMV will issue an interim license, valid for 30 days, authorizing the holder to drive pending authentication of documents submitted to BMV. • Physical Inspection Form - State Form 39530 • Required for out-of-state vehicles when you are NOT bringing the vehicle to the branch OR when the VIN plate is not easily viewable/accessible. • Proof of Identity • If you have never completed any type of transaction with the Indiana BMV, make sure you review the requirements on the REAL ID website.

You will need the following to title your vehicle: • Completed and Signed Vehicle Title or Notification from the Dealer

• If you are using the notification from the dealer, then the following three documents are not required. • Bill of Sale/Purchase Order • Only required if the title is not filled out completely and these are readily available. • Odometer Disclosure Statement – State Form 43230 • Only required if the odometer statement is not completed on the certificate of title or certificate of origin.

New Registration

• This transaction is used to issue a license plate when a vehicle is not registered in Indiana. An Indiana resident who purchases a vehicle from another Indiana resident will need a “new” registration transaction from the title. Indiana residents must register all newly acquired, unregistered vehicles within 45 days after the date on which the vehicle was purchased or acquired, and all vehicles owned by the person within 60 days after becoming a new resident. If changing your legal address during the transaction, you must provide two proofs of address. • A new motor vehicle registration may be completed: • Online at myBMV.com • At any FSP/PSP locations • At any BMV branch • At BMV Connect Kiosks.

You will need the following to register your vehicle:

• Statement of Existing Lease

Agreement – State Form 12787 Only required if the vehicle is a lease vehicle. • Proof of Insurance

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

New Albany 2612 Charlestown Rd New Albany, IN 47150-6434 (888) 692-6841

Clarksville 1150 East Lewis & Clark Parkway, Suite 104 Clarksville, IN 47129 (888) 692-6841

Major Highways

Interstate 64 The 123-mile route in Indiana can be described as being somewhat winding, especially the farther east one travels within the state. Interstate 265 Runs 13.1 miles from I-64 at the western edge of New Albany to the Lewis and Clark Bridge near Utica. U.S. Route 150 U.S. 150 runs south with U.S. Route 41 from Terre Haute. It is then concurrent with its parent, U.S. Route 50 from Vincennes to Shoals. It then runs east to New Albany before overlapping Interstate 64 into Kentucky. Between Vincennes and New Albany the road follows the original route of the Buffalo Trace.

Indiana State Road 111 A rural two-lane highway which passes between New Boston and New Albany in the far southern portion of the state. It has existed since 1935. Indiana State Road 335 Consists of a northern and southern route. The southern route is about five miles long. The northern route is a north–south route that connects the rural areas of northwestern Floyd County and southeastern Washington County. Map Guide I-64 runs through Floyd County and I-265 provides access from the eastern portion.

Indiana State Road 11 Located in south central Indiana and is divided into a northern and southern section. These sections were never connected. Indiana State Road 62 An east–west route that travels 204 miles from the Illinois state line in the southwest corner of Indiana to the Louisville, Kentucky area, then northeast toward the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Indiana State Road 64 An east–west highway that crosses most of the southern portion of the state, covering a distance of about 107 miles.

Education

Public Schools

Grant Line Elementary 4811 Grant Line Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 Phone: 812-542-5502 Attendance Hotline: 812-542-5701 Principal: Dr. Tamara Swarens Green Valley Elementary 2230 Green Valley Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 Phone: 812-542-5503 Attendance Hotline: 812-542-6101 Principal: Missy Hooks Greenville Elementary 7025 Cross St, Greenville, IN 47124 Phone: 812-542-5504 Attendance Hotline: 812-542-5301 Principal: Sarah Pierce Hazelwood Middle School 1021 Hazelwood Ave, New Albany, IN 47150 Phone: 812-542-8502 Attendance Hotline: 812-542-3301 Principal: Dr. Jessica Waters Highland Hills Middle School 3492 Edwardsville Galena Rd, Georgetown, IN 47122 Phone: 812-542-8501 Attendance Hotline: 812-542-3101 Principal: Wendy Ivey

CA Early Learning Center 1111 Pearl St, New Albany, IN 47150 Phone: 812-542-5506 Attendance Hotline: 812-542-5506 Early Intervention Coordinator: Geradine Schultze Fairmont Elementary 1725 Abbie Dell Ave, New Albany, IN 47150 Phone: 812-542-5501 Attendance Hotline: 812-981-7430 Principal: Susie Gahan Floyds Knobs Elementary 4484 Scottsville Rd, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119 Phone: 812-542-5505 Attendance Hotline: 812-542-6501 Principal: LuAnne Suer Floyd Central High School 6575 Old Vincennes Rd, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119 Phone: 812-542-8504 Attendance Hotline: 812-542-8603 Principal: Dr. Rob Willman

Georgetown Elementary 8800 High St, Georgetown, IN 47122 Phone: 812-542-5510 Attendance Hotline: 812-542-2901 Principal: Rhonda Benz

Private Our Lady of Providence Junior-Senior High School Holy Family Catholic School St. Marys of the Knobs Catholic School Christian Academy of Indiana Community Montessori

Mt. Tabor Elementary 800 Mt Tabor Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 Phone: 812-542-5507 Attendance Hotline: 812-542-7302 Principal: Scott Hughes New Albany High School 1020 Vincennes St, New Albany, IN 47150 Phone: 812-542-8506 Attendance Hotline: 812-981-2501 Principal: Dr. Michelle Ginkins Prosser Career Education Center 4202 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 Phone: 812-542-8508 Attendance Hotline: 812-542-6601 Principal: Nancy Campbell Scribner Middle School 910 Old Vincennes Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 Phone: 812-542-8503 Attendance Hotline: 812-542-3701 Principal: Chris Kane S. Ellen Jones Elementary 600 E 11th St, New Albany, IN 47150 Phone: Phone: 812-542-5508 Attendance Hotline: 812-542-5508 Principal: Dr. Brian Kehrer Slate Run Elementary 1452 Slate Run Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 Phone: 812-542-5509 Attendance Hotline: 812-542-8801 Principal: Amy Niemeier NAFC Virtual Academy Phone: 812-981-7466 Attendance Hotline: Coming Soon Principal: Dr. Keith Bush

College/University

Indiana University Southeast Purdue Polytechnic Institute - New Albany Ivy Tech Community College

Homeschool

Here’s what you need to know about the Homeschool Laws in Indiana:

• Indiana Code defines a home school as a nonpublic non-accredited school. • The Indiana Department of Education doesn’t endorse or review any homeschool programs. • Compulsory school age is 7-17 years of age or when the student graduates. • Parents should provide 180 days of instruction in an academic year, which runs from July 1, of a given year through June 30, of the following year. • Parents must keep track of their child’s attendance. • Provide an equivalent education. • Instruction must be done in the English language. Testing In Indiana, homeschooled families are NOT required to test. Many families, however, find testing to be beneficial. IAHE is happy to partner with BJU Press Testing and Evaluation to offer the Iowa Assessments from home. When you test with IAHE & BJU, the IAHE will receive a group report (based on ANONYMOUS student >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25

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