Photo Tour

Aerial view of Brazil-scroll down for photos of our city.

Let's take a brief tour of the city of Brazil and some of its sights.	This welcome sign is at the corner of National and Forest Avenues, which is the junction of US Highway 40 and State Road 59.
	Clay County's largest industry is Great Dane Trailers, employing over 1100 workers
Hancor manufactures water drainage products	Technifab is involved with cryogenic storage and transfer products
St Vincent Clay Hospital serves Clay County	The historic Clay County Courthouse on National Avenue
The Clay County YMCA was built in the late 1990s on the site of the old Brazil High School.	Northview High School on the west edge of Brazil has about 1200 students. North Clay Middle School is just west of Northview HS
Brazil has several beautiful parks. George Craig park is named for Indiana Gov. George Craig, who was from Brazil.	The lake at Craig park is used for fishing and just relaxing
The Craig Park waterfall is where a scenic nature trail begins
Brazil's history of brick making is shown here with paving bricks around the flag pole at Craig Park. The original bricks at the Indianapolis 500 were made in Brazil. We have several old brick streets still in existence. Brick Craft, a relatively new brick making factory, sits about 10 miles south of Brazil. Our clay soil is ideal for making bricks.	Another view of the picnic area at Craig Park
The pool at Forest Park keeps people cool all summer long	The 18 hole Forest Park Golf Course was designed by Pete Dye and is considered one of the best in the area.
There are many shelters in Forest Park, used for picnics and many other occasions. In December the shelters are all decorated and lit up at night for people to enjoy, coordinated by Brazil Christmas in the Park.	The historic band shell is used by the 150 year old Brazil Concert Band every Sunday night during the summer months, attracting thousands of people.
These historic cabins were moved to the park, used originally by some of Clay County's original settlers.	This historic Pavilion, built in the 1930s, is used regularly for many events. Prior to the construction of the Clay County Fairgrounds south of Brazil, this facility was used for animal exhibits. Many locals affectionately still refer to this facility as the "Cow Palace."
View of the stage in the Pavilion	Historic fountain in Forest Park

This beautiful wooden bridge crosses a ravine at the entrance to Forest Park.	The Fountain in the background was provided by Brazil's Sister City in Southern Brasil. The people in front are representing Rotary Clubs in Brasil, visiting Brazil, IN in April of 2008.
Forest Park during the 4th of July Celebration put on each year by the Brazil Rotary Club. Many more photos are available on the club's web site.	The Brazil Concert Choir performs each July 4th in the Band shell at Forest Park, as part of the Celebration.
Downtown Brazil looking east on National Avenue from Franklin Street on a typical August Saturday morning.	Brazil has many churches. Here is a photo of the historic First United Methodist Church
Brazil has many stately old homes-here are some on North Meridian Street

Brazil also offers wonderful newer homes in several subdivisions, like St. Andrews Glen overlooking the Forest Park Golf Course on Brazil's south side	Typical home in St. Andrews Glen
Brazil also offers many moderately priced homes, like this one on the east edge of the city, built in 1999 by the Northview Building Trades class.	This sign welcomes people to Bowling Green on State Road 46. It was the original county seat of Clay County.
Clay City boasts its own High School, Fair, and is the home of one of the oldest pottery factories in Indiana. Residents refer to their town as the "Mayberry of the Midwest."	The Clay County Museum on National Avenue is housed in the old Brazil Post Office building.
The Popcorn Festival features a carnival, entertainment, flea market, food, and an Orville Redenbarger look-alike contest. Orville was born and raised in Clay County.	We hope you enjoyed our photo tour of Brazil and Clay County. Come visit us soon-there's all this and MUCH MORE to see!