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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. 

 

2008 Christmas Walk Pictures PDF Print
Wednesday, 07 January 2009

This years Christmas walk was a huge success with over 2,000 people for the two days.    Even though the weather was cold, many families joined us to take a look back at how the Pioneers spent their Christmas in the 1800's.  Below are pictures from the Walk. 

 

 

 

 
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