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Hobart is a friendly town in Northwest Indiana. It has a pleasant, small downtown worth checking out if you’re in the area.
History
Hobart was founded in 1847 by English immigrant George Earle. He named it after his brother, Frederick Hobart Earle, who never left England. At that time, the settlement was populated by several German farmers.
Main Street
There’s not much to see in town, but Main Street is lined with historic buildings for a couple blocks. They’re filled with shops, a couple restaurants, and local businesses.
Lakefront Park
A block west of Main Street is Lakefront Park, which features an accessible lakeside promenade, gazebo, boat launch, and fishing. It sits right on Lake George.
St. Bridget Church
St. Bridget Roman Catholic Church is at the north end of Main Street with the entrance a block east on Center Street. The parish dates back to 1873, when the town was made up of a large number of German and Irish immigrants.
Café 339
If you’re looking for a good place to have breakfast or lunch, try Café 339 on Main Street. This family-owned restaurant has a wide selection of hearty breakfasts, sandwiches, and salads, great service, friendly owners, and good food. Portions are big!
In the Area…
Not too far east of downtown is County Line Orchard, a popular family attraction and place to pick apples. To the south is Deep River County Park, while Broken Wagon Bison is southeast.
