Everything Kokomo is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Kokomo.
8 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Ever wonder what a gas boom looks like? You’re driving right through it! This neighborhood, once just farmland, exploded with prosperity thanks to a lucky discovery. Imagine the year 1886. 1886. Someone here in north…
Ever wondered what kind of person builds a mansion like this in Indiana? Get ready to meet Monroe Seiberling, an industrialist who helped forge Kokomo's future. In 1887, Seiberling arrived in Kokomo from Ohio, initially…
Pull over for a minute and imagine being driven around in one of the world's first commercially produced cars! That's exactly what Elwood Haynes made possible right here in Kokomo. Haynes was an inventor who developed…
Pull over for a sec and imagine this: what you're seeing isn't just an old building, it's a time capsule to the golden age of road trips! This Hy-Red Gasoline Station, built in 1930, stands as a rare survivor from when…
Imagine lions and tigers pacing where you're driving now! This was once the winter home of the Terrell Jacobs Circus, a place where exotic animals were a common sight. Terrell Jacobs, a famous animal trainer,…
Look closely, because you're driving past a true botanical marvel, a living testament to Indiana's pioneering spirit! This stretch of road, Sycamore Row, isn't just lined with trees; these sycamores sprouted from logs…
Hold on tight, because right here in Peru, Indiana, you're standing on hallowed ground for circus history! This is the former winter home of several major circuses. From the late 1800s through the early 1900s, Peru was…
Pull over! This isn't just a cemetery; it's a window into a pivotal moment for the Miami Nation. Established in 1812, this very ground was once a bustling Miami village and the council chambers of Chief Francis Godfroy.…