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Welcome to the Pioneer Village

Pioneerland is located at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds, LaPorte, Indiana.  It's inception began in 1995 as part of the LaPorte County Fair 150th Anniversary.  Since it's beginning, Pioneerland has grown to include:

  • log cabin
  • blacksmith shop
  • antique post & beam barn
  • one room school house
  • post office
  • general store
  • farm bureau cabin
  • pioneer heritage garden
  • outdoor cooking kitchen
  • quilter's cabin
  • artisan barn
  • wash house

The entire village was funded and is operated by volunteers.  The village depicts the 1800-1840's time period.  It is in full operation during the LaPorte Country Fair (the 3rd week of July), and for school tours the first two weeks of May and the last two weeks of September.  It is also open the first weekend in December and for special events as requested.  The events include bus tours, the Indiana High School Rodeo, church groups, weddings, etc.  NOTE: All buildings are handicap accessible. 

 

2010 Fair
Saturday, 31 July 2010

Well the 2010 LaPorte County Fair is over and Pioneer Land was well attended every single day of the Fair.  Individuals and families toured the buildings and watched the demonstratiors and the children played with the Pioneer toys.  Below are many pictures taken at Pioneer Land duning this years Fair.  Enjoy!!!

 
Winter Pictures From Pioneerland
Friday, 08 January 2010

Here are some pictures from Pioneer Land January 2010.  Snow everywhere and let your mind wonder and think what would it have been like to be a Pioneer back in the 1800's and deal with the weather.  We hope you enjoy the pictures.

 
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