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42-681: The Carmel Clay Public Library serves the community of Carmel, Indiana , offering materials to check out, public programs and events, technology, and spaces to meet and study. The library has two locations, the Main Library in central Carmel and the Joyce Winner West Branch in the Village of WestClay. The Carmel Library was unofficially created in 1896 by the Wednesday Literary Club, largely organized by

84-439: A French trapper and his Native American wife. In the 1820s, the government put the lands in the area on sale, leading many farmers to settle on the west bank of White River. The original settlers were predominantly Quakers . Carmel was originally called "Bethlehem". It was platted and recorded in 1837 by Daniel Warren, Alexander Mills, John Phelps, and Seth Green, who donated their adjoining properties of equal size to create

126-667: A grant from the Carnegie Foundation , the library was built at 40 East Main Streett in 1913. During the first half of the 20th century, the city was the host on and off of the Carmel Horse Show. The town's only bank closed in 1930. In 1924, one of the first automatic traffic signals in the U.S. was installed at the intersection of Main Street and Rangeline Road. The signal was the invention of Leslie Haines and

168-527: A population of 99,757 as of the 2020 census , the city spans 49 square miles (130 km ) across Clay Township and is bordered by the White River to the east and the Boone County line to the west. Carmel was home to one of the first electronic automated traffic signals in the country, and has now constructed 141 roundabouts between 1988 and 2022. The first known residents of the area were

210-474: A post office called Bethlehem. The name Carmel is a reference to 1 Samuel 25 :2 mentioning the biblical settlement Carmel . The town of Bethlehem was renamed "Carmel" and incorporated in 1874. The Monon Railroad started operations in the city in 1883. Electricity and telephone lines arrived during the first decade of the 20th century. The city's first library was started by the local Wednesday Literary Club and schoolteacher Mahlon Luther Hains in 1904. With

252-476: A school teacher named Luther Haines. The library was officially founded in 1904 by a group of trustees . A grant of US$ 11,000 was given to the library on March 14, 1913, to expand the building by the Carnegie Corporation . The building was largely constructed between 1911 and 1914. The building was later transformed into a restaurant entitled "Woody's Library Restaurant," with books still present at

294-616: A total area of 48.545 square miles (125.73 km ), of which 47.46 square miles (122.92 km ) (or 97.76%) is land and 1.085 square miles (2.81 km ) (or 2.24%) is water. Major east–west streets in Carmel generally end in a 6 and include 96th Street (the southern border), 106th, 116th, 126th, 131st, 136th, and 146th (which marks the northern border). The numbering system is aligned to that of Marion and Hamilton counties. Main Street (131st) runs east–west through Carmel's Art & Design District; Carmel Drive runs generally east–west through

336-591: Is a one-million-square-foot (93,000 m ), $ 300 million, mixed-use development located in the heart of Carmel. Carmel City Center is home to The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts , which includes a 1,600-seat concert hall, 500-seat theater, and 200-seat black box theater. This pedestrian-based master plan development is located at the southwest corner of City Center Drive (126th Street) and Range Line Road. The Monon Greenway runs directly through

378-752: Is currently in the old train station on the Monon Trail . The Carmel Monon Depot , John Kinzer House , and Thornhurst Addition are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . During the 1950s and 1960s, the city anticipated a demographic boom and built large new public schools, leading to the creation of the Carmel Clay School District in 1964 (and the Carmel Clay Educational Foundation in 1967). Six churches were built during

420-450: Is the centerpiece of Carmel's $ 55 million Central Park, which opened in 2007. The Outdoor Water Park consists of two water slides, a drop slide, a rock-climbing wall, a lazy river, a kiddie pool, a large zero depth activity pool, Flowrider, and a lap pool. The fitness center consists of an indoor lap pool, a recreation pool with its own set of water slides and a snack bar, gymnasium, 1 ⁄ 8 -mile (0.20 km) indoor running track, and

462-815: The Indiana Central Canal , and the Fall Creek Greenway . In Westfield, the trail provides access to the Midland Trace, Anna Kendall, and the Little Eagle Creek trails. In the Indianapolis area, the Monon Trail is used by more than 1.3 million people annually. The trail has been cited as having a positive economic impact to neighborhoods adjacent to the trail, including Broad Ripple in Indianapolis and

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504-551: The Monon Greenway in Carmel ) is a rail trail located entirely within the state of Indiana . The Monon Railroad was a popular railroad line connecting the cities of Chicago and Indianapolis , with stops at major settlements along its route. After the decline of railroad travel and the sale of the company in 1987, the portion of the line between Indianapolis and Delphi, Indiana , was abandoned. In Northwest Indiana,

546-522: The South Shore commuter rail service, is reconstructing a portion of the rail route along the old Monon right-of-way. The West Lake Corridor project was planned to provide service from southern Lake County communities to and from downtown Chicago; it is estimated to be completed in 2025. The Monon Trail in the Indianapolis area runs northward starting from just north of downtown Indianapolis , passing through Martindale 's Hillside neighborhood,

588-435: The 1950s. The urban expansion was so fast that a 1958 Indianapolis Star article tagged it a "bedroom community", but one that could contribute to sustain the growth of Indianapolis . Construction of Interstate 465 started in 1967 and created the proper conditions for a rapid demographic growth. A new $ 330,000 library was built and opened in 1971. The first Chamber of Commerce opened in 1960 but closed two years later. With

630-553: The Carmel Farmers Market is one of the largest in the state of Indiana, with over 60 vendors of Indiana-grown and/or produced edible products. The market, which is managed by an all-volunteer committee, is held each Saturday morning from mid-May through the first weekend of October on Center Green at the Palladium, the farmers market attracts over 60,000 people a year. A $ 24.5 million water park and fitness center

672-566: The Carmel International Arts Festival features a juried art exhibit of artists from around the world, concerts, dance performances, and hands-on activities for children. In the heart of the district stands the Museum of Miniature Houses, open since 1993. The museum has seven exhibit rooms of fully furnished houses, room displays, and collections of miniature glassware, clocks, tools, and dolls. Carmel City Center

714-467: The Japanese Garden south of City Hall in 2007. The garden was dedicated in 2009 as the 15th anniversary of Carmel's Sister City relationship with Kawachinagano, Japan , was celebrated. An Azumaya-style tea gazebo was constructed in 2011 and dedicated on May 2 of that year. The Great American Songbook Foundation is the nation's only foundation and museum dedicated to preserving the music of

756-737: The Kids Zone childcare. The building housing the Carmel Clay Parks Department offices is connected by an elevated walkway over the Monon Trail. The Monon Greenway is a multi-use trail that is part of the Rails-to-Trails movement. It runs from 10th Street near downtown Indianapolis through Broad Ripple and then crosses into Carmel at 96th Street and continues north through 146th Street into Westfield and continues to Sheridan . The trail ends in Sheridan near

798-477: The King Park, Mapleton-Fall Creek , Meridian-Kessler , Broad Ripple , and Nora neighborhoods, and then proceeding into Carmel and Westfield, Indiana , a length of 18.1 miles (29.1 km). Plans to create a shared use trail on the former Monon right-of-way date back to the late 1980s. In 1999, a 10.0-mile (16.1 km) segment in Indianapolis was completed, while a 5.2-mile (8.4 km) segment in Carmel

840-532: The Main Library includes a Digital Media Lab, public meeting and study rooms, dedicated spaces for Youth Services and Teen Services, and an onsite coffee shop. The library opened its first branch location, a 5,000 sq ft (460 m) facility in the Village of WestClay in 2020. Carmel, Indiana Carmel ( / ˈ k ɑːr m ə l / ) is a suburban city in Hamilton County, Indiana , United States, immediately north of Indianapolis . With

882-484: The annexation of Home Place in 2018, is now entirely coextensive with Clay Township . It is bordered to the north by Westfield , to the northeast by Noblesville , to the east by Fishers , to the south by Indianapolis in Marion County , and to the west by Zionsville in Boone County . The center of Carmel is 15 miles (24 km) north of the center of Indianapolis. According to the 2010 census, Carmel has

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924-792: The bond issue. According to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance, as of 2019 the City of Carmel had an overall debt load of $ 1.3 billion. The Carmel Clay Schools district has 11 elementary schools (Kindergarten - Grade 5), three middle schools (Grades 6–8), and one high school (Grades 9–12). Student enrollment for the district is above 14,500. The elementary schools include: The middle schools include: All middle schools feed into Carmel High School . Carmel has several private schools, including: Carmel has six sister cities as designated by Sister Cities International . Monon Trail The Monon Trail (known as

966-540: The building. In 1972, the Carnegie library was replaced by a larger building. That facility was renovated in 1986, doubling its size, and was renamed Carmel Clay Public Library in reference to the city of Carmel and Clay Township . The present 132,000 sq ft (12,300 m), two-story Main Library was constructed between 1997 and 1999. With the completion of a large-scale expansion and renovation project in 2022,

1008-621: The city. It is home to more than 40 corporate headquarters and many more regional offices. Several large companies reside in Carmel, and it serves as the national headquarters for OPENLANE (formerly KAR Global), Allegion , CNO Financial Group , MISO , and Delta Faucet . As of January 2017 , the city's 10 largest employers were: Carmel also serves as the global headquarters of the North American Interfraternity Conference , an association of multiple fraternities and sororities . Carmel also serves as

1050-421: The city. The population density was 1,668.6 inhabitants per square mile (644.3/km ). There were 30,738 housing units at an average density of 647.7 units per square mile (250.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 85.4% White , 3.0% African American , 0.2% Native American , 8.9% Asian , 0.7% from other races , and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.5% of

1092-444: The demographic boom of the 1970s, it reopened in 1970. The Carmel Symphony was launched by Latvian immigrant Viktors Ziedonis in 1976. By the end of the 20th century, Carmel was one of Indiana's fastest growing cities. Suburban districts quickly replaced agricultural lands. The last farm operating within the city limits closed in 1993. Carmel occupies the southwestern part of Hamilton County, adjacent to Indianapolis and, with

1134-411: The early to mid-1900s. The foundation is led by Michael Feinstein , who is also the artistic director of the Center for the Performing Arts. The government consists of a mayor and a city council. The current mayor is Sue Finkam, who has served since 2024. The city council consists of nine members. Six are elected from individual districts and three are elected at-large. In mid-2017, the city council

1176-597: The global headquarters for six fraternities and sororities: Alpha Kappa Lambda , Alpha Sigma Phi , Lambda Chi Alpha , Theta Chi , Sigma Delta Tau , and Sigma Kappa . Indiana's only Gran Fondo , this cycling event attracts professional cyclists as well as recreational riders. In 2019, the event is the World Championship for the Gran Fondo World Tour. Each route is fully supported with food, drinks, and mechanical support. Founded in 1998,

1218-594: The intersection of Opel and 236th streets. In January 2006, speed limit signs of 15 to 20 miles per hour (24 to 32 km/h) were added to sections of the trail in Hamilton County. Designed to promote small businesses and local artisans, Carmel's Arts and Design District and City Center is in Old Town Carmel and flanked by Carmel High School on the east and the Monon Greenway on the west, with

1260-742: The late 1990s, but it has been consistently extended in both of its segments since then. The trail is a shared use path complete with trailheads, park amenities and local attractions near it. Northwest Indiana's portion of the Monon covers 4.4 miles (7.1 km), starting at the Pennsy Greenway near the Illinois –Indiana border in Munster, and running north to the Erie Lackawanna Trailhead in downtown Hammond. In 2014,

1302-598: The main shopping area, and City Center Drive runs east–west near Carmel's City Center project. North–south streets are not numbered and include (west to east) Michigan, Shelborne, Towne, Ditch, Spring Mill, Meridian, Guilford, Rangeline, Keystone, Carey, Gray, Hazel Dell, and River. Some of these roads are continuations of corresponding streets in Indianapolis. Towne Road replaces the name Township Line Road at 96th Street, while Westfield Boulevard becomes Rangeline north of 116th Street. Meridian Street ( US 31 ) and Keystone Parkway (formerly Keystone Avenue/ SR 431 ) are

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1344-448: The major thoroughfares, extending from 96th Street in the south and merging just south of 146th Street. The City of Carmel is noted for having well over 100 roundabouts within its borders. According to a 2017 estimate, the median household income in the city was $ 109,201. The median home price between 2013 and 2017 was $ 320,400. As of the census of 2010, there were 79,191 people, 28,997 households, and 21,855 families residing in

1386-489: The mixed-use developments of downtown Carmel, which have experienced a large growth in population over the past decade. The longest continuous stretch begins in Indianapolis at 10th street, and runs North, terminating in Grand Park of Westfield at 191st street. This continuous stretch is 20.6 miles (33.2 km). After reaching Grand Park, bikers can take country roads to reconnect with the trail at 216th street, where

1428-444: The population. There were 28,997 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no partner present, 2.4% had a male householder with no partner present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1470-402: The project. Carmel City Center was developed as a public/private partnership. Clay Terrace is one of the largest retail centers in Carmel. Other shopping areas include Carmel City Center, Mohawk Trails Plaza, and Merchants' Square. The Carmel Arts & Design District has a number of retail establishments along Main Street, Range Line Road, 3rd Avenue, and 2nd Street. Ground was broken for

1512-770: The state goal of celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of the miniature art form.. The district includes the Carmel Clay Public Library , the Hamilton County Convention & Visitor's Bureau and Welcome Center, and a collection of art galleries, boutiques, interior designers, cafes, and restaurants. Lifelike sculptures by John Seward Johnson II ornament the streets of the district. The district hosts several annual events and festivals. The Carmel Artomobilia Collector Car Show showcases classic, vintage, exotic and rare cars, along with art inspired by automobile design. Every September,

1554-575: The town. The donated parcels were situated along the Indianapolis-Peru Road (now Westfield Boulevard). The Carmel Clay Historical Society also started its first activities in 1837. The plot first established in Bethlehem, located at the intersection of Rangeline Road and Main Street, was marked by a clock tower donated by the local Rotary Club in 2002. A post office was established as "Carmel" in 1846 because Indiana already had

1596-413: The trail is 4.4 miles (7.1 km) long, running through Lake County from Munster to Hammond . In the Indianapolis area, the trail consists of 18.1 miles (29.1 km) running through Hamilton and Marion counties, connecting Indianapolis, Carmel and Westfield . The trail has been extended to Sheridan, making the total length 24 miles (39 km). The first portions of the trail were created in

1638-549: The trail was significantly extended, with a segment opening between Munster and Hammond. The segment connected a previously existing portion of the Monon Trail located entirely within Munster . The extension required the reconstruction of the old 1909 railroad bridge across the Little Calumet River , at a cost of approximately $ 1.5 million. The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, which operates

1680-422: Was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.18. The median age in the city was 39.2 years. 29.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female. The Meridian Corridor serves as a large concentration of corporate office space within

1722-520: Was considering a multimillion-dollar bond issue that would cover the cost of roundabouts, paths, roadwork, land acquisition by the Carmel Redevelopment Commission and would include the purchase of an antique carousel from a Canadian amusement park for an estimated purchase price of CAD $ 3 million, approximately US$ 2.25 million. However, a citizen led petition drive against the purchase caused the city council to remove it from

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1764-538: Was opened between 2001 and 2002. The first phase of the trail cost approximately $ 5.5 million to create. The trail was extended into Westfield starting in the fall of 2008, and since then has been extended north over the abandoned Monon right of way toward Sheridan, Indiana , for a total of 2.9 miles (4.7 km) in Westfield. In Indianapolis the Monon connects with the Central Canal Towpath along

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