The tale of Santa Claus Indiana started when the town made application for a post office.
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The name made the town
Santa Claus Indiana was established in 1849 in Spencer County Indiana. The town’s original name was 'Santa Fe'. In 1856 the town applied for it's first post office. The Postal Service rejected the town of Santa Fe’s first application for services based on the fact the name ,'Santa Fe' were already taken. The town held a meeting to establish a new name. There were several heated meetings designed to give the town a unique name. The town finally settled upon the name Santa Claus Indiana. This name was so unique that no other town in the country bore the name Santa Claus at the time. The exact process by which the town people selected the name Santa Claus is lost to history
Santa Claus Indiana -The North Pole Via a Cornfield
On May 21, 1856, the post office was officially established under the name Santa Claus Indiana. John Sphect was the first postmaster. In 1895 the town changed the name Santa Claus to one word,Santaclaus’. The name of the town went unnoticed by the general public until the 1920s.
Postmaster James Martin promoted the idea of a Santa Claus postmark, in the 1920s. To take advantage of this unique situation the town again changes its name from one word Santaclaus to the current Santa Claus Indiana. It was the only Santa Claus Indiana allowed to keep the name because of the amount of mail that that name generated for the local post office. The amount of mail generated by the name Santa Claus and the desire of people to be see postmarks from that town created huge logistical problem
Since 1914 the town has received so many requests for children for replies from Santa Claus, that a group of volunteers answers many of thousands of requests for replies from Santa. The local post office also produces a one-of-a-kind postmark that is designed every year by a local high school student. It is used only during the month of December.
The town gained the attention the town gained the attention of many nearby entrepreneurs. This was a result of the town’s efforts to answer Santa’s mail. The town was featured in italicized Ripley’s believe It or Not cartoon strip in 1929.
Statue of Santa outside the Santa Claus Museum and Village
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Santa Claus Thrives
Milt Harris and Carl Bennett were entrepreneurs, who competed to establish Christmas based amusements in Santa Claus Indiana in the early 20th century . These amusements included a 22 foot statues of Santa and candy castle,. Local toymakers sponsored a series of village scenes r based on fairytales. This all increased the popularity of it’s of visiting Santa Claus Indiana. This led to the establishment of the Santa Claus town newspaper and Chamber of Commerce.
In 1949 a theme park called Holiday World was established.. Today Santa Claus Indiana is home to many attractions that can be seen all year long. it is home to the Santa’s Candy Castle. Frosyt’s Fun Ctr., Christmas Lake golf course, Splashing Safari and Holiday world.
Holiday World offers rides for all ages. Splashin Safari is one of the state's best theme parks.
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Frosty's is a great place for pizza and ice cream
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This golf course is rated best of the top 75 public courses in America.
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This inn provides Christmas themed lodging all year long
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Holiday World and Splashin Safari provide great value for a family theme park getaway!
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A great family holiday, any day!
There are some attractions are family are not going to want to miss in a visit Santa Claus Indiana. Holiday World and Splashing Safari feature th wooden roller coaster called the Voyage. The water park Splashing Safari features the world’s longest water coaster called the beast. The Santa Claus Land of lLights features a bright light show about Rudolph the red nose reindeer. This is the world’s largest campground light display. For the golf lover, Christmas Lake golf course is one of the best 75 public golf courses in the country.
There are numerous places for your family to eat in Santa Claus Indiana. St. Nicks Café features home cooked meals in a Christmas atmosphere. During the warm summer months, you will want to visit from we want to visit Frosty’s Fun Center for pizza and ice cream. After a busy evening thewill want to visit, the Jingle Bell Rock Family Sports Pub for a drink and great pub appetizers.
There are many fun places for your family to stay in Santa Claus Indiana whether you’re visiting during the warmer summer months or for Christmas getaway. You can stay at Lake Randolph Campground and RV Resort. They offer a number of family themed reaction activities on site. You can also stay at the Santa’s Lodge a Christmas themed motel. Your family can also enjoy the seclusion of lakeside cottages called Santa’s cottages a few miles from the theme park.
Even if you are planning to visit Santa Claus Indiana for a day.; you will want to check out the holiday theme shopping opportunities. The Santa Claus Christmas Store features indoor and outdoor lights ,Christmas yard art ,and anything you would need for a great Christmas holiday celebration. Kringle Place features several Christmas craft stores and holiday food store.. The Evergreen Flower and Holly Tree shop features flowers and gifts for every occasion. Santas Candy Castle is a great place to buy all kinds of Christmas confections.
So for a family holiday that compares to none, visit Santa Claus Indiana where the Christmas spirit is alive everyday.
Lake Randolph Resort and RV Park offers a variety of family recreation throughout the year.
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