Recap of Towpath Trail Meeting at Lagro

A meeting of persons interested in the initial trail development for the Wabash Erie Canal Towpath Trail, met in Lagro, Indiana’s Community Center on Thursday, April 7, 2011, presented by a student member of Purdue University’s School of Landscape Architecture.

Purdue senior Beth Smart, displayed a map exploring the possibilities of a “Walk, Run, Bike, Equestrian Trail” that traces the historic towpath remnants and stone locks. Trail composition, routing concerns, boat access to the Wabash River at trailheads, parking opportunities, recreational benefits and funding were a part of the question and answering session.

Hosted by members of the Lagro Township Tourism Board, the meeting was attended by persons from the Canal Society of Indiana, Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission, Indiana County Historians Program, and area residents. A future meeting will be announced as Beth Smart works toward the conclusion of the concept plan before graduation day comes around.

PHOTOS Above: Purdue University Landscape Architecture senior, Beth Smart answering question about the potential the Towpath Trail through Lagro, Indiana. Below: Beth Smart outlined the potential opportunities and challenges of trail development.

Towpath Trail Meeting at Lagro

A meeting of persons interested in the initial trail development for the Wabash Erie Canal Towpath Trail, met in Lagro, Indiana’s Community Center on Thursday, April 7, 2011, presented by a student member of Purdue University’s School of Landscape Architecture.

Purdue senior, Beth Smart, displayed a map exploring the possibilities of a “Walk, Run, Bike, Equestrian Trail” that traces the historic towpath remnants and stone locks. Trail composition, routing concerns, boat access to the Wabash River at trailheads, parking opportunities, recreational benefits and funding were a part of the question and answering session.

Hosted by members of the Lagro Township Tourism Board, the meeting was attended by persons from the Canal Society of Indiana, Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission, Indiana County Historians Program, and area residents. A future meeting will be announced as Beth Smart works toward the conclusion of the concept plan before graduation day comes around.

PHOTOS Above: Purdue University Landscape Architecture senior, Beth Smart answering question about the potential the Towpath Trail through Lagro, Indiana. Below: Beth Smart outlined the potential opportunities and challenges of trail development.

Annual Dues Due

As you know, our Wabash Erie Towpath Trail group is an affiliated chapter of the Banks of the Wabash a non-profit organization.
Annual memberships year are based on the Banks of the Wabash's April yearly meeting date. Memberships given in one year are good through the April meeting of the following year.

Membership Categories are

Student $5.00
Individual $15.00
Family/Non-profit $25.00

Special categories include:

Town $25.00
Business $35.00
Scout $50.00
Trailblazer $100.00
Discoverer $250.00
Visionary $500.00
Corporate $500.00

Please remember to send your membership dues marked: "WABASH & ERIE TOWPATH" To:
Banks of the Wabash
PO Box 1253
Lafayette, IN 47902-1253